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  1. Ben Hooper

    Last ditch attempt at saving my scape

    I can recommend hydrogen peroxide (if used correctly) I dip and spray a 3% solution and am winning at last!
  2. Ben Hooper

    A few mistakes and the odd success at the start of an obsession.

    Everything seems to have settled in the tank... Mostly The white spot has been treated and I found out that my Nitrate was rather high out of the tap which didn't help matters so looking into getting a RO unit but as things go at the moment the fish are happy. One puffer regrettably died a...
  3. Ben Hooper

    A few mistakes and the odd success at the start of an obsession.

    Thank you for the advice I will move them to a separate tank straight away and work out what to do with them from there. The platies have already given birth but all of them have been munched as far as I can tell. Thanks again for the info I think I have a game plan now and am getting a tap...
  4. Ben Hooper

    A few mistakes and the odd success at the start of an obsession.

    The readings shown where just before a water change and I am dealing with the ick based on what webworm said and obviously using treatment and increased temperature the only part i am still unsure of is whether i need to get rid of the puffer if he is causing the damage to the other fishes fins.
  5. Ben Hooper

    A few mistakes and the odd success at the start of an obsession.

    Filter was on a small tank for a bit and then moved over to this tank while it was empty for 3 weeks. I have been doing 50% changes every 3 days but will move over to 25% daily for a bit is there any other things that can help? Are the fins related to ick or is it from fin nipping or something...
  6. Ben Hooper

    A few mistakes and the odd success at the start of an obsession.

    So the fish are from a wholesaler and I would normally quantine but as it was a new tank I didn't see a problem and due to the number of fish didn't see another option. So today I have noticed the fish acting differently and think one of the puffers has become very aggressive but not sure if he...
  7. Ben Hooper

    A few mistakes and the odd success at the start of an obsession.

    Ordered the new part Thursday night and it arrived Friday and meant I didn't have to worry about the pump anymore but I might replace it is that pump powerful enough for the tank? Also got co2art.co.uk to send them the correct check valve (Hight Quality CO2 Check Valve Non Return |...
  8. Ben Hooper

    A few mistakes and the odd success at the start of an obsession.

    So a couple weeks ago I started dosing with micro and macro while regrettably my check valve was still broken so co2 was a little less consistent. At the same time I broke my filter clip but luckily superglue seems to have done the trick and though I avoid carrying it by the handle it seems to...
  9. Ben Hooper

    A few mistakes and the odd success at the start of an obsession.

    After settling overnight the tank looks a lot better! Dosing hadn't arrived yet and glass check valve is rubbish so having to manually turn co2 off and on which is a little difficult. Some of the plants quickly became my favourites and seemed to be the ones with a bit more style. I have...
  10. Ben Hooper

    A few mistakes and the odd success at the start of an obsession.

    Thanks, Getting ready with substrate in An attemp at planting Though I still don't love it I think it is 'acceptable'. There is a time lapse of it being planted but there is about half of it planting hair grass so not sure it's worth it.
  11. Ben Hooper

    A few mistakes and the odd success at the start of an obsession.

    So I have had the tank running for a couple weeks but wanted to document everything so far and see what people think and what I have done wrong... A couple bits are obvious so far. Hardware Rio 180 w/T5 Lights Eheim 2236 with smashed (pond) Alfagrog Co2 FE In line diffuser 200w internal heater...
  12. Ben Hooper

    Supernova - from eBay to NA

    Looks great, need to change the bulbs in those wall units over to white :p
  13. Ben Hooper

    Cat Litter or DeponitMix or Osmocote

    Thanks for telling me is Oscomote or Oscomote Plus the right one, I have Oscomote but was reading that one of them can be damaging? Also are there any guides (did search the forum) that can give me an idea how much Oscomote to put in the tank (Rio 180)? I was going to put some sand on the...
  14. Ben Hooper

    Ista Co2 sets retrofit

    This stuff is what I got (only ones of them) :)
  15. Ben Hooper

    Ista Co2 sets retrofit

    I will be going there tomorrow so will see if they have anything left :) I saw a converter for that but was £15 have you seem them cheaper? CO2 Tank 22mm to 21mm Adapter Converter for CGA 320 Cylinder Paintball Regulator | eBay They also had easylife dosing chemicals £1.25 for 250ml but I...
  16. Ben Hooper

    Cat Litter or DeponitMix or Osmocote

    It is an aqua soil but the tub is not very big for the size tank so would need to midis with something else to bulk it out... Tub is about the size of a shoe box.... So you would go Deponitmix and 1 bag Cat Litter? :s
  17. Ben Hooper

    Ista Co2 sets retrofit

    It's at a local nursery called Garsons, can it be modified? Are you after one probably be £25-30 delivered?
  18. Ben Hooper

    Cat Litter or DeponitMix or Osmocote

    I have Tesco Low Dust I have not opened the bag yet as not sure what to use, did you use anything under the cat litter to add nutrients as that's what I understand Oscomote can be used for? Would you recommend cat litter then? Deponitmix is a unknown that I came across at a great price and...
  19. Ben Hooper

    Ista Co2 sets retrofit

    I wonder if it was possible to either find cheap CO2 or modify them for FE for either set below as they seem very cheap if only the CO2 wasn't a rip off... I think I know the answer but due to the price I had to ask, Or
  20. Ben Hooper

    Join the club

    Can't it be pushed to longer then 12hour days?
  21. Ben Hooper

    Feedback on online plant retailer

    Well that does not sound promising :(
  22. Ben Hooper

    Cat Litter or DeponitMix or Osmocote

    So I went out to get substrate for my RIO 180... Went to Tesco and now have 2 bags of cat litter. Went to garden shop and got Osmocote (not plus not sure if this is right therefore) Went to second garden shop and the had a massive clear out and among other things got a tub of Dennerle...
  23. Ben Hooper

    My 260 l second attempt

    That was a surprise scrolling through the images on tapatalk!
  24. Ben Hooper

    Feedback on online plant retailer

    Plantedtanks seems gone, I have heard plantsalive are good anyone else used them?
  25. Ben Hooper

    New Aquascaping book by Oliver Knott and Chris Lukhaup

    Thanks will have to order or... Drop some obvious hints ;) (Not to you to my partner)
  26. Ben Hooper

    New Aquascaping book by Oliver Knott and Chris Lukhaup

    The eBay one is the English version?
  27. Ben Hooper

    60L Shrimp Tank - "Hope"

    I have just had a look at them, look pretty good I kinda want to collect just to see other people's setups :D Thanks I have been lurking for a while but thought I should make myself heard.
  28. Ben Hooper

    60L Shrimp Tank - "Hope"

    Coffee always work just keep drinking it until it does! I have or been able to find any info on this so maybe you have thought about it... I want a shrimp tank journal may be up soon and am thinking of starting with 10-20 shrimp but thought it may be best to get 50/50 from different people /...
  29. Ben Hooper

    cat litter

    So is there anything lighter then cat litter that looks gooood?
  30. Ben Hooper

    60L Shrimp Tank - "Hope"

    Nice price for the filter I got an old eheim that rattles a bit, I assume it is not too noisy for a living room?
  31. Ben Hooper

    Supernova - from eBay to NA

    Seems many people have that issue, I got an Eheim so haven't had that love hate issue :)
  32. Ben Hooper

    Supernova - from eBay to NA

    Seems like more then enough filtration there!
  33. Ben Hooper

    cat litter

    How long has it been in there? Is the Amazonia sinking to the bottom at all?
  34. Ben Hooper

    Recommended filter for a nano tank 30l

    I heard the bellow are quite good but am tempted to upgrade to the Eheim but not sure it's worth the extra cost... Aquarium Biochemical Sponge Filter Fish Tank Air Pump
  35. Ben Hooper

    cat litter

    Are there any aquarium substrates that would mix well with cat litter? Would there be any point adding 1/3 ratio of Amazonia?
  36. Ben Hooper

    Pets @ Home huge planted tank projects and event.

    It looks great are there any more pictures of it filled?
  37. Ben Hooper

    Dave's TMC Signature Island

    That looks awesome!
  38. Ben Hooper

    my 125g planted piranha tank

    Does look good, I read that it's 1 piranha per 20gal you had any issues with 40?
  39. Ben Hooper

    Small low tech tank or larger tech tank easier?

    The small tank will be for shrimp and will be a stop gap to the larger tank (which won't have a low bio load)... Having said all this I may end up planting both up as a local supplier will allow me to order from them if its a larger order :) On a small tank is there any point dosing if the...
  40. Ben Hooper

    EI DOSING USING DRY SALTS

    Working on the basis, You get: 1 x 500g Potassium Nitrate 1 x 250g Potassium Phosphate 1 x 500g Magnesium Sulphate Macro Solution Mix, Shake & Leave to Dissolve Overnight: 4tsp Potassium Nitrate 1tsp Potassium Phosphate 6tsp Magnesium Sulphate 500ml Water so for 1 Potassium Phosphate you...
  41. Ben Hooper

    Small low tech tank or larger tech tank easier?

    I have a Rio 180 and a Small 40l (ish) tank. Rio is going to be a normal planted tank but undecided on fish etc and the small tank will be a planted shrimp tank. Which is easier though low tech or high tech? I have everything for low tech so may have to start it first but just wondered...
  42. Ben Hooper

    Why do you spend so much time on UKAPS

    Tapatalk is so convenient to pop on and I still need to learn a lot!
  43. Ben Hooper

    My emersed project

    Can I see a close up of the moss on the redwood?
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