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All great tanks folks, the shrimp community is thriving!:thumbup:

TBH, I think the fact that they are minnows means that they come from quite fast moving streams and rivers that are high in oxygen and flow. I might be wrong though and someone else could maybe chip in. I personally wouldn't put them in if it meant unhappy fish but it's worth looking into!:)

Hi Manrock:wave: If you plant your tank heavily enough, filtration shouldn't be a problem. You would be surprised to find that most 'tropical' fish are very happy in low temperatures. For example, I have 10 Ember Tetras in my Mini M at a temperature of 20 degrees ( unheated) and they are very...

The are just cherry shrimp but in their natural form. They are often a brown colour and won't really get much more exciting unfortunately!:)

Some of the healthiest plants I've ever seen! Good job:)

I'm afraid I don't use it personally although I know that Ian Holdich does in his journal: Back to my roots | Page 10 | UK Aquatic Plant Society I think it's just a fairly basic unit hence the price but would most likely be fine for a low tech. Sorry I can't give many answers but I'm sure a bit...

Check out the new TMC Aquabar LEDs too: TMC AquaBar 1000 Freshwater (White) LED | Aquarium Supplies :)

Good start Barry!:thumbup:

I sometimes blast rocks with a jet from a pipette and that works quite well.:)

A very warm welcome to UKAPS, Richard!:wave:

Thanks very much guys! :) Curvball, I really like them too, I had seen them at my LFS for a little while and always fancied some. I don't expect them to get too much brighter than this although I have not fed any live food yet so once I do they could perk up a little. If a dominant male arises...

Really nice tank! Loving the gourami also, I used to have one that would also take anything it could get for a nest. Even though there wasn't a female in the tank...:rolleyes:

Hi everyone Another picture update which I took during and after a water change. Still struggling a little bit with algae but hopefully it won't be for too much longer! The Embers are colouring up really nicely and it looks like I might have a mix of males and females.:) Anyway, here's a few...

Rotala Rotundifolia can be a light red with good lighting and CO2!:)

Nice fish!:thumbup:

Very nice Tom, I would love a tank like this in my room!:thumbup:

Very healthy plants and in general, brilliant tank! Your nano tanks are always great Tim!:thumbup:

Hi Lindy, Pygmy cories still in my other nano, now that I have the Embers I'll maybe try and catch them to put them in in the near future.:) I have just 5 now as I lost one to an unknown cause.:( Got some decent pics of the Embers schooling this morning! Cheers:)

Long overdue update time, I think! This tank had a bad time with algae (mainly Diatoms) but is slowly getting out of it.:thumbdown: Plant growth has slowed slightly but still a good rate, considering I don't have any CO2. As could have been predicted, this is not a shrimp only now....:oops: I...

Thanks for the heads up! This is only about 3 litres so I'll probably tear up 2-3 oak leaves and just use that. Will need to get more sand and wood at some point too.:)

Hi everyone, I've decided to change about my micro tank (which has been posted on here before) as plant growth is slowing down dramatically. I really like the idea of packing it with bogwood and leaves and sand and allowing the water to turn black! I haven't made any changes yet but over this...

Good suggestion! They would probably prefer a longer 20 litre to a tall one.:)

OK mate, here is some information I typed and sent Darren. I've just copy and pasted it because I couldn't be bothered typing it all again!:lol: To be honest, most would say I neglect my rasbora tank! I find the key for keeping these fish happy is less the volume of water but more how you use...

I'll PM you, don't want to hijack Krishp's thread..;)

My Boraras urophthalmoides do very well in my 20 litre. I'd say any of the Boraras species are good for a 20 litre, but be careful of which ones require blackwater and which don't.:)

Interesting point Lindy. They are probably the same size as the CRS so they shouldn't be too intimidated. As for eating babies, I have lots of young shrimp in my holding tank and none have been eaten. I can always take them out if they are bothering them.:) Thanks guys! It's killing me...

:woot: By far my favourite of all of your aquascapes I've seen. The plant health is tremendous!:clap:

That Hydrocotyle is the highlight of the tank for me Lonut! The tank is lovely with well kept fish, well done!:)

Looks like a good start mate! Very expensive!;) Galaxy rasboras will eat any shrimplets you get. I'd recommend chili or phoenix rasboras, they still shoal but won't eat the shrimplets. Cheers:)

Can imagine they'll be loving that mate! Nothing's happier than an Otto with a full belly!:lol:

Welcome to UKAPS, Scott!:wave:

Just a few quick update photos for this one. I took delivery of my new external (Eden 501) on the 6th and I'm really happy with it. It's got just the right flow for this tank. Also fitted a black background!;) I've added more plants since the last pic too, courtesy of Hoggie. Hoping to get my...

Another young guy and just over the water! Look forward to the journal! Welcome to UKAPS!:wave:

Well, this one's due an update!:lol: The tank is in a bit of a state at the moment because I've taken clippings from it for my new tank. Livestock changes are really the only ones I can report on. I took some of the Phoenix Rasboras back to my LFS as they were always hiding and I fancied a...

Well, this one's due an update!:lol: The tank is in a bit of a state at the moment because I've taken clippings from it for my new tank. Livestock changes are really the only ones I can report on. I took some of the Phoenix Rasboras back to my LFS as they were always hiding and I fancied a...

Welcome to the jungle Ian! I could swear I heard Ant & Dec in my 20 litre last night...:eek:

Cheers Ali!:D I forgot to say in my post but I have a temporary one in there at the moment. In the top right of the tank, just a small one but is surprisingly powerful! I think the filter is due to arrive Mon, Tue or Wed. I've just fitted a black background to this tank as well. Not the most...

Hi everyone Got this one filled and planted as I was sick of looking at an empty tank!:) It looks fairly shabby at the moment but the plants are yet to grow in. Plant List: Rotala Wallichii Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green' Echinidorus Bleheri Staurogyne Repens Rotala Rotundifolia Hydrocotyle...

You bet Ali! :D I was spoilt rotten, but this was certainly a highlight! Haha, go for it mate! This one's really nicely made without much silicone, which is always a bonus!:)

Cheers Tim :) I was looking at the Eden 501 on Amazon as I have a voucher that would make it just £10! I would hopefully get a set of lily pipes from CO2 Art as well.

Thanks Curvball:) It looks a bit flat at the moment but once the plants are in it should look better. The light is actually a part of the Aquael Nano Reef set: AQUAEL DECOLIGHT DUO MARINE 22w, BLACK or WHITE, T5, LIGHT UNIT, BLUE REEF CORAL | eBay It is a marine one so comes with a blue bulb...

Hi Everyone I received the above tank for Christmas and I've decided to document it's progress in a journal. I'm hoping to have some CRS in this tank with no fish. I've only sorted out hardscape so far which includes: TMC Nutrasoil Blue Seiryu stone Redmoor root wood I'm hoping to have an...

Throw some Sparkling gouramis in there Tim, brilliant wee fish!:)

Thanks Tim, hope you have a good Christmas too!:)

I got more than I bargained for!:D

Nice one Nath!:)

Anything within reason Ady!;) (A few sprigs of Riccia if you're lucky):lol:

During the first clip, I'm the piper that's 2 to the right of the pipe major (the guy at the front!) and I'm in the white shirt.:)

I prefer to make my own music...;)

Hi everyone Just wondering what everyone fancies as gifts for Christmas? Aquatics related preferably!;) I wouldn't mind a Do!Aqua Mini M personally, along with some TMC Nutrasoil! Cheers:)

You can catch a glimpse of some prices in this series of videos mate: I don't know how to convert the currency but you'll probably have an idea.

Any updates Nath?:)

Ease of feeding is the reason for me! I don't feed any of the fancy £200 per gram stuff and just use algae wafers and if these go underneath plants, it's hard for the shrimp to get to them. It's also easier to see your shrimp in a bare area.:)

Welcome to UKAPS! Where are you in Scotland? I'm in Carnoustie.:)

Even though I'm well under the legal age for driving, you can't beat one of these. Who the hell thought it would be a good idea to put a Lamborghini engine in an estate though?:confused: My friend's uncle also has one of these, I hear it drive past my house!:woot:

I'd say it's always safer to boil something which has been collected from outside. Would be a shame to lose your stock to one small mistake!;)

Sorry Andy, I completely missed your reply! Yes this is your HC, it's spread and gained height since these pictures though and is a nice green colour! I did the DSM method to get roots established and dosed liquid carbon for a short while but now this tank never gets dosed. I think the natural...

I think quite a few people on here use Seachem Purigen to get the water crystal-clear. :)

As Ollie said above I think quite a few people use the John Innes soil. I wouldn't stray to far away from that stuff because, as my test showed, not all soils are useful for fish tanks! In a tank as big as yours, some of the widely used substrates such as ADA Aqua Soil: ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia 9...

Welcome to UKAPS!:thumbup: I would strongly advise staying away from multi-purpose composts. I did a test in a very small tank (without any livestock) with multi-purpose compost capped with gravel and it sent Nitrates sky high! If I was to use it in an actual tank, the result would have been...

Thanks Ady!:) I got one recently and unfortunately planted in a pot of compost but once it grows I will definitely try this method. Cheers

Ohhhh, what a shame! I guess those CRS will need homes. I'd feel sorry for them to not experience my hospitality...;) All tanks are looking good mate. I'd recommend getting a blenny or goby in the reef mate, I've got a tailspot blenny and he's brilliant! Cheers:)

Nice one Alastair! It will be hard to top this one in your new tank!;)

It certainly looks like Neocaridina sp. But no idea what sub-species.:)

I think you beat me there! Some brilliant tanks in there, especially the light bulb one!:)

Thanks very much Ali.:) I would definitely recommend one, it gives a new view of the scape. It's not too expensive either, a pot (2X the size of my portion) was £4 from my local Dobbies. Yes you do need to be careful to keep the roots moist all of the time! Cheers:)

Thanks very much for the kind words Tim.:) I just need to get those rasboras breeding now...;) Sorry lads, ImageShack said the picture had been removed!:confused: Hopefully this one should work. It's just planted with multi-purpose compost in a bottle which has had the bottom cut off.

Here's a few more pictures. I added a Maidenhair fern which seems to be doing well and has inspired me to change the name of this journal!:lol: The shrimps are obviously enjoying the oak leaves! Cheers :)

Nice one!:thumbup: Interesting to see red growth there, you must be getting the optimum amount of sun as I can't see any algae either.

Have you got the tank covered mate? That always helps to keep the humidity up!:)

Welcome to UKAPS!:wave:

I would go for Stauro for ease and quickness of growth.:)

In that case, HC is back on the cards mate! The other two are still going to grow a lot faster but you may prefer the look of HC. Or you could get some of each and see which one you like the best!:)

I would steer clear of HC at the moment mate, if you're a beginner I'm guessing you won't have the full CO2 set up? I've used both Stauro and Eleocharis and both are great plants. The Staurogyne is definitely quicker growing but a hairgrass carpet looks the bees knees!:lol: If you have a...

Are these still going Al? I would love some with the Crypts if that's possible? Cheers:)

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No I'm afraid not mate, I got it from an LFS. Have you tried Ebay?

Welcome to UKAPS!:wave: I've got the smaller version of your Arcadia, the 20 litre one.:)

Within reason, cherries can thrive at a lower PH. I wouldn't risk going much below 6.4 - 6.5 for breeding. Molting shouldn't be an issue at that either. You can also get a PH buffer which would mean that if you were worried, you could cancel the Amazonia out and raise the PH a little bit. Don't...

It's in Troi's signature mate. Here it is:The Soil Substrate Planted Tank - A How to Guide | UK Aquatic Plant Society :)

You beat me to it Michael!;)

You shouldn't have too many problems with Red Cherries and PH mate, it's Crystal Reds you want to be more lenient about. My cherries are at about 6.8 PH and they're doing fine. Active substrates are good for buffering the water to what some of the fancier shrimp like so you don't necessarily...

Here's the tank kit Nath.:D

Good to see my old Staurogyne doing well! Tank looks great lads.:D

No bother mate! I'll give you a message when there's enough to send out.:) Anubias has probably tripled in size since it first went in the tank, all thanks to these:

I feed these too and there is no reason to crush them up. Just put a few oats in and they will eat!:)

I don't think he uses this anymore.:( He hasn't been on since May. It's a shame, he was a nice guy.

That's a great shame mate. Hopefully your Tigers will breed. You could always get more at Christmas!;)

Brilliant step by step Paulo, as you can see I've used it!:)

Looks really nice tim, I bet your shrimp love it in there!:clap: Any jelly babies yet?

Haha, thanks very much Bill!:D Next time I do a trimming of the Riccia I'll give you a shout. 90 pence postage and I'll send some your way! Cheers:)

Nice shrimp Nath! They have everything they need in that tank.:)

Thanks Michael!:) It certainly makes a change from the super-high-tech tanks on here. I like it as I don't need to be so religious with water changes and maintenance as the plants soak up most waste matter. Cheers

Hi everyone:) I took delivery of some nice Hydrocotyle Tripartita from a member on here today and got it in the tank. Hopefully it will find the light and the leaves will start posing for photos!;) I'm also thinking about getting some nicer shrimp with Christmas money (I know I'm a bit early!) I...

There is no reason that I know of to only trim all plants at once. I think most people that do a big trim run a (very) high-tech tank so growth is really quick. I don't trim everything at once personally, and I don't see a problem with doing everything at once! Do whatever suits your maintenance...

I'll start the ball rolling mate! It's not a shrimp only but definitely has plenty of shrimp in it.:)

That explains it then! Haha:lol:

Thanks! Fair enough mate, however, bare in mind the fish are about 2cm a time. And there is about 10 plants to every fish in there! My Nitrate test kit doesn't see a problem!;)

Really nice hardscape there Ian!:) It should look really nice when the plants grow up between the rocks. My only suggestion would be to pile in plants at the back to make a nice background of foliage! Other than that, it looks brilliant! Well done mate.:D

What's up Ali?!:) Thanks very much motionless! Very kind of you to say that. It would be nice to change to a slightly bigger tank at Christmas but I will see how the tank is going at that point. I think I would only upgrade to a 30 litre to keep electricity costs down! I would love either one...