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    Emerald isle

    It's been another month, so i thought i ought to post another update. All in all things have been going really well. Not a great deal has changed, plant growth has been slow-ish, but I'm happy with that. I've added a few more Otto's since, and i did have a spell of finding dead shrimp, but since...
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    Tidy Tank

    You can put some greenhouse shading between the sand and soil https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=greenhouse+shading&tbs=vw:l,ss:44&tbm=shop&prmd=sivn&srpd=11186551971651498278&prds=num:1,of:1,epd:11186551971651498278 I got mine from Dobbies. The fish will still shift your plants around though.
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    Tidy Tank

    I've had issues like that in the past. Normally the fish end up winning the battle. You can't change their behaviour, and if they like rummaging through the plants and substrate, that's just what they'll do. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk
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    Aphids on salvinia natans

    Thanks folks. I think I have the problem under control. I checked the nearby plants and sure enough one of the ferns that is in a corner basket in the tank, was loaded with aphids. I'd been looking at it thinking that it wasn't doing too well, but just thought it was struggling with being...
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    Aphids on salvinia natans

    Just as the title says, I spotted some small black beings on top of my salvinia natans. They look like aphids to me. I never expected to see that! Has anyone else had this occur? Then I noticed one of the shrimp amongst the salvinia. Do you think it may be after the aphids? Sent from my...
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    RCS Pregnant deaths

    That's brilliant thanks everyone for the great advice. I thought I'd done plenty of reading and was well versed in the art of shrimp keeping, but it turns out that every day is a school day. @Ryan the tank is 200L, so i rule out adding minerals to RO water. I got the shrimp from Sharnbrook...
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    RCS Pregnant deaths

    OK I've been doing weekly water changes, I can cut this back easily enough, and just top up in between. I don't think there is an issue with the cycle. The 0ppm figure for nitrate is only a ball park figure, we all know test kits are inaccurate. I don't normally bother with them, only in...
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    RCS Pregnant deaths

    No we've had nothing like that near it. The only new thing that I've added to the tank is an eheim flow pipe, so that the fish and shrimp weren't getting blown around by the flow. I gave this a rinse off before fitting it. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk
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    RCS Pregnant deaths

    Thanks, it's very frustrating this reminds me of the learning curve I had when I started fish keeping. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk
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    RCS Pregnant deaths

    Good thought, but nothing has changed. I did add a small amount of macro and micro dose about a week prior. I've just spent half an hour salvaging the eggs. Fingers crossed that they hatch Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk
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    RCS Pregnant deaths

    Hi everyone. Can anyone help? I've been finding female berried shrimp dead lately. I can't understand why. Water parameters are OK. GH10 KH 5 TDS 227 I've even reached for, my test kit (and yes I know that they're unreliable) but it reports ammonia, nitrite and nitrate at 0PPM I do water...
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    TMC Signature corner crack advice

    I think your patch idea may work though I think I'd place the patch internally. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk
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    Emerald isle

    It's been about a month now since I set this tank up so thought it was time for a bit of an update. Since i last posted, I've added:- 6 ottocinclus 25 ember tetras 4 before snails 20 RCS - well 10 RCS and 10 red painted fire shrimp. I was told the RCS were all male and the red painted were all...
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    Bonsai Peak

    Looks very appealing [emoji106] Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk
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    Soil, and substrate for soil aquarium...

    There are answers to your questions in this thread. http://www.ukaps.org/forum/index.php?threads/18943/ Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk
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    Reclaimed timber dual aquarium build

    Look real good. Like you say it'll be solid too. I much prefer that to one of those glossy cabinets. It'll look even better once it's been sanded. Are you going to treat the timber? A bit of Danish oil would bring the colour out lovely. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk
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    Emerald isle

    Thanks folks. It's nice to have a cabinet designed just the way I want. House plants are great, they seem to be using up a lot of the ammonia, as levels are staying quite low - although the already mature filter must be helping. I've rejigged the house plant basket a bit as the fern at the...
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    Schuma

    Looks great [emoji106] Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk
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    Emerald isle

    Day two, water has settled and looks clearer today. Keep having to resist the urge to fiddle with it [emoji53] Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk
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    Lagoa Verde - 45P

    Great stuff [emoji106]cabinet looks good. Do you intend to treat the end grain to stop water penetrating the laminates? Love the pipe bending, you could go into full time production on here with that, I'm sure lots of people would like some. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk
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    Emerald isle

    Good advice, but when you've an itch you have to scratch it. I couldn't wait so made a trip to my LFS, certainly not the cheapest option, but it was instant. Here's what I bought. Crypt becketi Crypt wendti brown Crypt petchii pink Echinodorus rose Echinodorus bleheri Juncus repens Lobelia...
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    Emerald isle

    Thanks kodoxu and alto. Hopefully once it's all planted up and growth takes hold, then there won't be too much sand visible. It'll be a shade darker once wet too. Been looking at plants online this morning, pricey! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Emerald isle

    Hi everyone. Here I go, with a fresh adventure. This on has been s while in the making. I was inspired by Big tom's bullet o mud journal, and also the excellent tutorial by Tim Harrison, on low tech setups. I have in the past has high tech setups, these have been successful but I seemed to have...
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    Soil Substrate or Dirted Tank - A How to Guide

    Thanks. I thought that might be the solution. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk
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    Soil Substrate or Dirted Tank - A How to Guide

    After being inspired by this great guide, I aim to set up my new tank in the same manner. I went out today and purchased some aquatic compost, and some Irish moss peat. I notice that the aquatic compost I have says that it's based on garden peat, clay and sand. The Westland aquatic compost in...
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    4 Channel auto doser

    Hi Konrad, I can't see a problem with you using polyurethane tube, ultimately it will only be carrying a salty water. I used beer line as this is too stiff to kink. I also put a small amount of ptfe grease onto the silicone tube inside the pump head to guard against the mechanical stress of the...
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    electrical box control

    As previously mentioned, mounting sockets can work quite well. Here's an example of what I have. One of the double sockets is controlled by an STC1000. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Kissing Gourami - a boo boo?

    "Tough on the plants", oh dear that's not what I need. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Kissing Gourami - a boo boo?

    Hi all A couple of weeks ago I was in the fish shop, and had a sudden urge to buy some kissing gouramis. I have a reasonably large tank 360L, and yes I know these fish are labeled tank busters due to their huge size potential, well what can I say, we all have these hair brained moments. Anyway...
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    Stu's 120x45x45 tank sponsored by Tropica

    I've really enjoyed this journal. Thanks for posting, it's this kind of thing that inspires us all. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Peristaltic auto doser

    Just came across this YouTube clip which shows the inner workings of a pump that look identical to mine. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Peristaltic auto doser

    Mark, those 6v ones could be worth a shot, you could even control them from an Arduino. Obviously if you wished to use the same cycle timer relay units then they'd need a 12v supply. Ian, they say you get what you pay for, and I'd certainly hope so at £40 each. As much as I like a project I'd...
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    Peristaltic auto doser

    Ian that's a good job. I did initially look at your thread, but in the end decided to go 12v with built in controls. The pumps that you used look very good quality. If you don't mind me asking how much did they cost? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Peristaltic auto doser

    The pumps I ordered came the very next day, and I ordered at about 4pm! But the order was fulfilled by Amazon. I notice now that the exact same link from which I ordered now says ships from China. So your guess is as good as mine. However when I was shopping for these I did find a lot on offer...
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    4 Channel auto doser

    Had a search for the TMC ones and couldn't find them. I did find these though http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=400443795036 How do they compare price wise? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Peristaltic auto doser

    I've just realised that I made a mistake with the diagram above, although it would work, and the switches would work as to isolate the pumps. The whole point of the switches in mine were to over ride the relays and prime the tubing with EI solution. Here's the way that I did it. Sent from...
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    Peristaltic auto doser

    Just came across this tubing I may get some just in case mine does split. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Meter-Long-All-Sizes-Available-HIGH-QUALITY-PERISTALTIC-DOSING-PUMP-TUBING-/251868599966?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item3aa489d69e
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    Peristaltic auto doser

    Mark, I never ventured to dis-assemble the head though I did notice that it clipped on. Not sure how many rollers it has, it was a consideration when buying but as I don't submerge the tubing into the tank the number of rollers is not an issue. I did buy some check valves but opted not to use...
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    Peristaltic auto doser

    Thanks Jamie. The power supply is just an old 12v 1amp adapter of an old modem/router. I never throw these things away and as such I have a box full of all different ones. 1 amp is much more than it needs to be, as the pumps only draw 80mA and the timers will be negligible. Sent from my iPad...
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    Peristaltic auto doser

    Thanks Mark, here's a link to the pumps. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00F9MY9RE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
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    Peristaltic auto doser

    Here's the instructions for the Timer cycle relay units, as you can see they're quite difficult to setup and the manufactures don't have the for sight to include instructions. anyway I liberated this info from someone elses website but I'm sure they wont mind. Relay number two is a...
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    Peristaltic auto doser

    I thought I'd share my auto doser project. This is something which I initially decided to use my Arduino for, but found some cycle timer relays which simplified the job a lot. Here is a link to the timer relays. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=291320991181 The whole...
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    Rescape photo

    Will do. Thank for the comments. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Rescape photo

    I do use co2, I have a high flow co2 reactor which I copied the deign from foxfish. The central heating pump had developed a short and was out of action for some time so the co2 and EI dosing stopped for quite a while. Now I have it all back up and running things should start to pick up, as the...
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    Rescape photo

    Kirk, they sure are. I love the leopard danios, remind me of mini rainbow trout and they never stop darting about as you can see by the way they appear as a blur in the photo. The rocks are from Dobbies and are out of the rockery section. They square one has plenty of fossils in it, which the...
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    Rescape photo

    So I've just finished giving my aquarium a make over. It had been setup with the old design for a couple of years, and just lately I'd lost a bit of interest so I thought it was time to change things a bit to rekindle some interest. And it has all of a sudden I can't leave it alone, I've also...
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    Unusual rock

    Yup there's iron in it. I chipped a tiny amount off and attracted it to a magnet. Bit of a shame as I like the look of it. Anyway I think the other two will be fine. I may set about the larger one with a chisel, as its a real big lump.
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    Unusual rock

    I was wondering if it may have iron in it because of the slight brownie colour. Also considered basalt. One for the geologists
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    Unusual rock

    I have found this rather unusual rock. Does anyone know what it might be. It's very hard and quite brittle. It almost appears to be melted in areas. Here it is again Here are a couple of others that I'm considering using.
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    Maldives

    I went in 2010 to club faru. It was an awesome holiday. I only have to mention that 'M' word and the Missus get all exited. Where we were they had inclusive trips on the dhovi to a reef that was about 30 mins from the island. And yeah the food was great. I got fat in two weeks!
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    Using rocks from outside

    Great stuff. Looks like I'll be busy this weekend - rock sorting
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    Using rocks from outside

    This is just a query on using rocks that I've found when out and about. Where I work I'm able to lay my hands on some rather large and interesting rocks. I made use of some of these when building my pond, and was able to split some to gain the desired look I was after. I'm thinking of using some...
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    working out hole spacing

    This might be the answer you are looking for http://www.ukaps.org/forum/index.php?threads/Eheim-2260---Custom-Intake-&-Spray-Bar.23314/
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    working out hole spacing

    If you search there are a few posts covering this. Clive posted a detailed formula to work it out.
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    Lubricant for seals

    How about KY jelly if you have any knocking about ;)
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    DIY Project High flow DIY reactor - now with video

    You could always use something like this. Compression Male Elbow 22mmx3/4in - Compression - Plumbing -Tools, Electrical & Plumbing - Wickes I just popped a little 22mm tube inside and then sweated the flexible tube over that, and secured with a jubilee clip. There is a 15mm version available...
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    Getting started

    Hi H I have a deep tank, around 2 foot. Just as another suggestion to the background plants Gymnocoronis Spilanthoides is a super easy stem plant. I have it in mine and to give you an idea it likes to grow to the top and then grow out of the water. It's easy to just cut back and you can replant...
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    First bonsai

    Well you never know.... Chuck a load of easycarbo and plenty of EI dosing should see it to maturity in no time. Wait a minute have i got mixed up with something else here :confused:
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    First bonsai

    Hi Kevin, What I was aiming for with the bottom branch is called semi-cascade style. Usually they put this kind of thing into a deeper pot, which (not from my experience) from the advice and pictures I've seen suits better. I do think that I could do with thinning it out a bit, also the...
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    Glutaraldehyde!

    I found that it was doing nothing at all. I mixed more and used 40ml to 960ml water. I started off dosing 7ml (360l tank) gradually increased and I now chuck in 40ml. I've been doing this for some time now and it's had the desired effect on the BBA.
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    First bonsai

    That's something to set my sights for.
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    First bonsai

    Wow they look amazing. I've a good book on the subject. I'll do some reading and get busy.
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    First bonsai

    Cheers. Yeah I guess it really is a patience game. It's got my mind ticking now, and I want to do more.
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    First bonsai

    Thought I'd just post this up here. I had my first crack at a bonsai today. I had a juniper in a pot that looked like it needed a make over, and this is what I ended up with. Not the best I know but it'll surely develop in time. But it was a fun way to spend a couple of hours.
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    DIY LED lighting help !

    Sounds good. Have you got a link for your eBay guy? I'd be interested to take a look.
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    Tetratec replacement advice?

    Thanks juliusz there's some good info there. Always a mine field choosing the right bit of kit, especially with the price tag attached. The thing I like about the Eheim e range was the controllable motor speed. Say for instance I wanted to use it on a much smaller tank the option is there to...
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    Tropica aquascaping tutorial

    Ah didn't look there. Feel free to remove this, to save having duplicates.
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    Tropica aquascaping tutorial

    I'm not sure if this has been linked before, but here's a link with tropica giving an aquascaping guide. Only a few mins long but I enjoyed watching it.
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    Filter maintenance. How regular do you do it?

    This has turned into an interesting thread, with lots of well grounded advice I'm now considering the addition of a pre-filter. Everyday really is a school day on this forum. I wonder what I'll learn tomorrow.
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    Tetratec replacement advice?

    Cheers for the info folks. Today I bought some epoxy glue and repaired the tetratec impeller, so the nasty buzzing noise has stopped. I'm going to hold onto this filter for a while longer as now it's working ok. But I do like the look of the eheim electronic range. The adjustable speed seems a...
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    Filter maintenance. How regular do you do it?

    Thanks for the replies, looks like I'm a bit OCD with the filter maintenance. So I'll ease up a bit. On the plus side I will make water change day a lot quicker.
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    Where to buy Cree LEDs online in UK?

    Try here Farnell United Kingdom | Electronic Components | Electronic Parts Why do you want to change them?
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    Filter maintenance. How regular do you do it?

    One of my other threads, lead to a small discussion over how regular filter maintenance should be done. Here's the thread. Tetratec replacement advice? | UK Aquatic Plant Society As you'll see one member states he does his no more frequently than 6 months. Whilst I said I do it with a weekly...
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    Tetratec replacement advice?

    No big messy fish, but high tech here. I'll start a thread on this subject, as it would be interesting to have some input from others on this topic.
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    Tetratec replacement advice?

    Biffster if it works for you then thats wonderful. I've had issues in the past in my aquarium and good filter maintenance regularly crops up. Here's just one thread of many. Filter Maintenance Advice | UK Aquatic Plant Society
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    Tetratec replacement advice?

    Admin Why the thread name change? Someone being protective over the Tetra name.
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    Tetratec replacement advice?

    Wow 6 -12 months. Surely that's inviting problems of he BGA type. When I do my weekly water change I always give everything a swish in old tank water, the crud that comes out is enough to convince me it's necessary. If my tank wasn't planted the I would leave it longer. But even so opening the...
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    Tetratec replacement advice?

    I suppose you can get faults with anything. It's when faults develop the vast majority of the time a brand gets a bad name. Lol at least you don't have three towels under it to catch the water :)
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    Tetratec replacement advice?

    Eheim certainly do seem to be the Rolls Royce of filters. Just looking at the electronic range they're pretty smart. But is a micro processor a step too far for a filter?
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    Tetratec replacement advice?

    Ok that's one for consideration. Any particular model?
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    Tetratec replacement advice?

    I've finally had enough of my Tetratec EX1200. I only replaced the large O ring a couple of months ago, and today after a water Change I couldn't get it to seal. It chucked a load of water all over the floor. And to top it off, the impeller decided to fall apart! I've got it running again...
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    Glutaraldehyde!

    I ordered about a month ago and it turned up really quick. Like a day or two. Give 'em a bell.
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    any one have a dog

    This is Chelsea She is a rescued dog from the RSPCA. The minute we saw her, she was the dog for us. She's awesome. The kids love her and she loves them back. Running is her favourite pass time. She'll run all day long. However if you wanna just chill she'll be happy to chill with you too.
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    any one have a dog

    Arghh there's too many sad dog stories in this thread, it's killing me.
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    Bubble counter solution

    Cheers. Does it make it easier to read the bubble count, or is it the evaporation issue that it solves?
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    Bubble counter solution

    I've just ordered a Fluval BC, don't know what they're like. I've never needed a Bc before now, but since I've upgraded the pump to my reactor it's tricky guessing what rate I'm injecting at. Hopefully it will make things a little easier.
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    Bubble counter solution

    Great stuff. Thanks.
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    Bubble counter solution

    Does anyone know what bubbble counter solution is made from. Reading from one site it says that it is more viscous than water to enable easier reading. I was considering that it may be a mixture of water and glycerin?
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    Clean up after HC trim?

    I have a shoal of danios, the buggers love swimming into the net
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    DIY Project High flow DIY reactor - now with video

    Something like this is what I used ¼” x ¼” BSPT connector - John Guest speed-fit fitting - John Guest-Fittings and adaptors - John Guest-PI010802S 1/4 inch x 1/4 inch BSPT connector - FINERFILTERS The only FRIDGE FILTER SHOP you will need.Water filters for fridges,fridge water filters Mine came...
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    DIY LED lighting help !

    For the price of the 3w LEDs you could get some Cree LEDs if you shop around. The colour temperature or K (kelvin) is a hot topic of debate. Purists argue that 6500 is good for plants. But there are some very knowledgable folk here that say the plant just don't care and the colour temp is up to...
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    Few of my works

    Wow, some really impressive stuff there.
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    lilaeopsis novea zeelandiae

    Thanks Tim
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    lilaeopsis novea zeelandiae

    i have lilaeopsis novea zeelandiae growing in my aquarium and am consisdering giving it a trim. i've read somewhere else that this will promote it to spread. when trimming this plant do I cut it right down to the substrate?
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    DIY LED lighting help !

    Thanks or the correction foxfish
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    DIY LED lighting help !

    this may be of interest 2-Mode 32x3528 LED White Light + 4-LED Blue Light Aquarium Lamp - Free Shipping - DealExtreme or 3.5W 54-LED White + Blue Light Aquarium Top Lamp w/ Holder (AC 100~240V / EU Plug) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme i know it's not DIY but is cheap and takes out all of the...
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    DIY LED lighting help !

    Without loosing the point of the question that the OP asked. He was after LED. Deal extreme has some very cheap LEDs and drivers, although they may be of questionable quality. Personally I'd buy the cheap LEDs as you can buy many of them from DX cheaply and then replace if necessary. As for the...
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    Regulator making me hulk out!!

    solenoids can go open circuit. it may be worth testing with a multi meter set on ohms. I'm not sure what he resistance of the coil should be, but if it shows 0 ohms then at least you'll know that bit is kaput. I used to have pneumatic suspension on a vehicle and the solenoids on that were always...
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    DIY LED lighting help !

    There is lots of information around on DIY led setups. The reef guys have lead the field with this. With a lot of the using an arduino board to control the brightness and fade different colours in and out. There are some real good write ups out there. Just google it.
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    Forum Donations - Gauging Opinions (Poll)

    Call it a donation, subscription, or call it a supporter. Either way ukaps is a great site and it has already saved me money by sharing various cash savvy tips. I want to keep it running, and as such am willing to chuck some cash in ukaps direction. Well done to all of you dedicated folk involved.
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