• You are viewing the forum as a Guest, please login (you can use your Facebook, Twitter, Google or Microsoft account to login) or register using this link: Log in or Sign Up

Search results for query: *

  1. AdAndrews

    diy co2 with ceramic diffuser?

    thanks guys, thats all i needed to know. :thumbup:
  2. AdAndrews

    diy co2 with ceramic diffuser?

    thanks guys!
  3. AdAndrews

    diy co2 with ceramic diffuser?

    Will diy co2 kit work with a glass ceramic diffuser like the rhinox 1000? thanks
  4. AdAndrews

    CO2 ALL GONE! HELP

    Re: CO2 ALL GONE! EHLP turn the lights off
  5. AdAndrews

    swapped to internal diffuser, assistance please

    they only go up to 18mm, the thickness of the luminaire feet to navigate around is about 20mm
  6. AdAndrews

    swapped to internal diffuser, assistance please

    cheers guys, i'll see how it goes :D
  7. AdAndrews

    swapped to internal diffuser, assistance please

    that seems to have worked a treat, ive put some of the othet tubing in, its certainly more flexible, and lookin good now :thumbup: thats for the idea Sam, will it be ok though? its not co2 proof i dont think, thats why ive just gone out and brought some co2 proof tubing... its only for...
  8. AdAndrews

    swapped to internal diffuser, assistance please

    Yea, i think it is :( i will try some of the other tubing i have, its not uber flexible, but, it may be a little better...
  9. AdAndrews

    swapped to internal diffuser, assistance please

    Hi guys, ive swapped to internal diffusing for my nano tank, ive brought some new co2 line and a nano diffuser, all working well atm, but, i need to sort it out, due to my luminaire, the thickness of the glass at the specific point is 20mm, do i need a glass joint, and a more flexible tube for...
  10. AdAndrews

    Two Stage Regulators for Disposable Bottles?

    heres the one i have: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Draper-Regulator- ... 20af5e0884 just need to take the little connection out of the side, and either get a connection that works for co2 tubing, or stick a needle valve in there(which i did, with the one off my lunapet reg) this is an alternative...
  11. AdAndrews

    Two Stage Regulators for Disposable Bottles?

    I run the machine mart 600g disposables, i brought a gauge-less reg from ebay, i will try and find some links..
  12. AdAndrews

    Which CO2 system is best for me?

    well, theres little point in spending over £200 when you can do it for under £100
  13. AdAndrews

    Which CO2 system is best for me?

    here: viewtopic.php?f=34&t=266
  14. AdAndrews

    Which CO2 system is best for me?

    A FE set-up will be suitable for that size tank, once started up its fairly cheap, i'll find a link...
  15. AdAndrews

    lunapet solenoid sticking

    ive brought another one now :crazy:
  16. AdAndrews

    Is there co2 tubing, and then co2 tubing?

    thanks for your help, Simon :thumbup: i'll get something ordered today...
  17. AdAndrews

    Is there co2 tubing, and then co2 tubing?

    Blacks probably a better colour for me, anyways, thanks :thumbup: ive seen the ones from HK but, it takes agess to arive :evil:
  18. AdAndrews

    Is there co2 tubing, and then co2 tubing?

    I currently have the sera co2 hose from tgm, but, i think its surely not the right thing, its too silicone like, exactly like air hose in my eyes. I did used to have some stronger, more plastic based, marked up as "co2 proof" hose, which, i think, i should never have got rid of(dont ask). is...
  19. AdAndrews

    lunapet solenoid sticking

    i have done that Paul, it should be working fine, there is definately gas in my bottle too, though. :crazy:
  20. AdAndrews

    lunapet solenoid sticking

    ok, the thing is, why wouldnt it stick when not connecting it to the co2? i can hear the magnets being pulled apart/together when i'm just sticking it into the plug and not connecting the co2 line to it, i though maybe its to do with the pressure of the co2...?
  21. AdAndrews

    lunapet solenoid sticking

    thanks.
  22. AdAndrews

    lunapet solenoid sticking

    should the solenoid be before the needle valve? as in, screw the solenoid into the reg, and then the needle valve into the solenoid?
  23. AdAndrews

    lunapet solenoid sticking

    havnt tried that, where can i get compressed air?
  24. AdAndrews

    lunapet solenoid sticking

    yes, i have just checked, the co2 is definately going the same way as the arrow.
  25. AdAndrews

    lunapet solenoid sticking

    Hi guys, me and my dad tried to find faults with the solenoid, everything seemingly works, but when you connect it to co2 it sticks, i dont think i can get inside it, as its in a plastic shell, what do you suggest?
  26. AdAndrews

    Liquid C02

    Like matt said, they are all the same, although some are a little bit more concentrated than others aparently, Aqua essentials own brand doesnt need the same dosing ammount as easycarbo, plus the price difference in the two, i'd be going for the aqua essential brand, if you are buying something...
  27. AdAndrews

    how many people run co2 24/7

    I now run co2 24/7 on my 35litre, it seems to make everything more stable, but non the less im still having problems with various algae...
  28. AdAndrews

    DD Fire Extinguisher question

    yes, the fittings are all the same for all FE's including 5kg.. and co2 is co2.
  29. AdAndrews

    when do you turn-on/off the CO2 supply?

    at the moment i have co2 on 3 hours before lights, and going off at the same time as light do.
  30. AdAndrews

    Boyu Vs Up Aqua In-Line Diffusors - Quick Review

    thanks dave, shame the up aqua diffuser' bolts didnt work very well, this would be one of the major reasons for choosing it over the boyu thanks again Adam
  31. AdAndrews

    DIY CO2

    with DIY co2, you cant, its very unstable, thats why many of us use pressurized, or liquid carbon, imo, even a liquid carbon would be more beneficial than the DIY method.
  32. AdAndrews

    would you connect inline diffuser/reactor to a...

    the canister with the faster flow could distribute the bubbles more evenly, but on a second thought, it may be better with the lower canister so that the co2 has a chance to mix with the water a little more. Im not sure, i'd probably go with the faster canister though.
  33. AdAndrews

    Boyu in-line diffuser help

    thanks guys
  34. AdAndrews

    Boyu in-line diffuser help

    Hi guys, ive been listening to my boyu diffuser- sad i know :lol: anyways, what does yours sound like, sometimes, mine sounds like in-consistent, like one second bubbles are coming through faster, the next slower, and then repeated, like up down up down. :thumbdown: is it broken?
  35. AdAndrews

    which inexpensive check valve would you recommend?

    yea, its either these slightly more ones, that are usually metal and have no moving parts, as is my aquarium gardening check valve, or the cheaper plastic ones, tbh i would spend the extra.
  36. AdAndrews

    which inexpensive check valve would you recommend?

    any will do, if you are looking at cheap ones, none are better than the other.
  37. AdAndrews

    drop checker help

    read this my friend: viewtopic.php?f=34&t=467
  38. AdAndrews

    Is possible to connect pressurised CO2 setup to the filter?

    yea, depending on what filter you have, the size of your pipe will either be 12mm internal, 16mm external, or 16mm internal, and whatever external.
  39. AdAndrews

    Leaky Soloniod - Can it be fixed? and will my reg fit on FE?

    Awesome, look forward to the scape :thumbup:
  40. AdAndrews

    Leaky Soloniod - Can it be fixed? and will my reg fit on FE?

    Hi, is it you from TFF? :wave: regarding the regulator, it will not fit an FE, although adaptors are availible from aqua essentials. EDIT: here, http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/index.p ... cts_id=803
  41. AdAndrews

    Is possible to connect pressurised CO2 setup to the filter?

    please do... has anyone that has the boyu one gone onto this diffuser? i am considering getting one, although the boyu is good, this seems a much better design, and that means if anything went wrong with this i could have the boyu as backup.. sorry for intruding on your thread btw.
  42. AdAndrews

    Co2 resistant tubing?

    cheers Paul, will get some ordered.
  43. AdAndrews

    Co2 resistant tubing?

    Is co2 resistant bubing needed, or is silicone airline tubing ok? many thanks Adam
  44. AdAndrews

    securing pipe into a glass drop counter/diffuser

    the fitting is tight enough, there shouldnt really be that much pressure to be able to force it off. diffuser "inlets" are always 1mm bigger than the co2 tubing.
  45. AdAndrews

    Is possible to connect pressurised CO2 setup to the filter?

    that one sure does look better than the boyu one as the boyu one doesnt have the plastic nuts to tighten the grip between co2 tubing and the diffuser or from the filter tubing.
  46. AdAndrews

    Change to disposable?

    ive ordered the reg now... when the bottle gets low, will the pressure drop?, thats what i dont want, i dont want to have like one day fine, and then the next the co2 being diffused is less becuase of less pressure, before it runs out, if you know what i mean.. im at home fairly often now-a-days...
  47. AdAndrews

    Is it safe to store flourish excel for longer periods?

    i would think so, i reckon ive had my bottle of easycarbo(same stuff) for around a year now, ive only a small tank see, so it lasts for ever
  48. AdAndrews

    Is possible to connect pressurised CO2 setup to the filter?

    the ebay diffuser is, whats called, in-line, your water coming out of your filter attatches to it, and then there will be another pipe opposite that connecting, carrying the flow and completing the link to your tank, the other tube that is attatched is the co2 tubing, whats bringing the co2 into...
  49. AdAndrews

    how do I know if a CO2 regulator can be use for CO2 setup

    i have read about that on a thread here, im pretty sure it said it can do more bad than good, and that it isnt needed.
  50. AdAndrews

    how do I know if a CO2 regulator can be use for CO2 setup

    i think the fire extinguisher is ok, not sure on the reg, dont follow my word though, get others to tell you :thumbup:
  51. AdAndrews

    Change to disposable?

    its all of Sam's thread mate, heres the thread viewtopic.php?f=37&t=7696 and heres the link for the reg http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/xpn1_Drap ... ec0Q2em322 and then obviously becuase i already have a needle valve i will use that the reduce costs, all i really need is reg and 1 bottle, which...
  52. AdAndrews

    how do I know if a CO2 regulator can be use for CO2 setup

    do you mean, can they be used for a fire extingusher? get the links up and we'll have a butchers.
  53. AdAndrews

    Change to disposable?

    thanks andy, so i will buy the gaugeless reg =£20 and then co2 bottles, i will save a little more and get the 3 off ebay for £40 better deal. Adam edit: just realised its cheaper off machine mart :lol: 3 for £34.00 something
  54. AdAndrews

    Change to disposable?

    what do you think guys?
  55. AdAndrews

    Change to disposable?

    you(sam) said on that thread that you can use the lunapet needle valve-and seen as i have already got one, i mayaswell do :D although i dont have the screw for it to gain a tight grip on the tubing, can i get this anywhere? EDIT: Will my lunapet needle valve fit right into the new reg, will i...
  56. AdAndrews

    Change to disposable?

    just read it yes, and a very good read it was...again :) how would using a guage-less reg go, i dont think i would mind becuase it would be obvious to see no bubbles, blue drop checker and no noise from my in-line diffuser, thanks
  57. AdAndrews

    Change to disposable?

    Hiho Guys! I am currently running a 2kg FE with reg and solenoid on my 35litre tank, however i want more space so im considering changing to disposable welding gas bottles, 600g ones from machine mart... is there a particularly good reg thats small and cheap? shall i do it? EDIT: and also, to...
  58. AdAndrews

    ExxonMobil - Algae Biofuel

    Yeah, i saw the advert for this a few weeks back, made me chuckle, they want to grow it and we want rid, maybe they should pay us for the privilage of cleaning the tanks out. :lol:
  59. AdAndrews

    Boyu diffuser

    change of plan with the tetra pipes, they simply wont fit, i will take the floss out and get a powerhead, that should do it
  60. AdAndrews

    Boyu diffuser

    oh, i presumed that everyone uses it, no worries then, im trying to fit the standart tetra pipes, the tank is too small though :lol:
  61. AdAndrews

    Boyu diffuser

    yea but my point is, if the floss is filthy again already i cant keep on cleaning the filter out every 3-4 days, once a week or fortnight isnt so bad, I am using my tiny cal aqua glassware, which may also be the problem stopping flow, i havnt used my spraybar yet no, but will have a rumage and...
  62. AdAndrews

    Boyu diffuser

    just checked the flow while i was doing that, it seems to get clogged up really quickly, i think it must be the filter floss i put in it, as the flow was fast the day i cleaned it out and put some new floss in.
  63. AdAndrews

    Boyu diffuser

    ok i will try that then, and if that doesnt work, get a powerhead?? the koralia nano sounds like it will be a good idea.
  64. AdAndrews

    Boyu diffuser

    Ok, thanks... i already have my co2 coming on an hour before lights, shall i make it 2? thanks
  65. AdAndrews

    Boyu diffuser

    I have one of these cheapo £5 boyu in-line diffusers, but i have it at an angle, more or less horizontal, does this matter, should i be positioning it verticle. I have had problems with co2 being unstable, which brought on some algae, im just trying to narrow down whats causing it. Adam
  66. AdAndrews

    A cheaper liquid source of carbon by AE Design Aqua Carbon

    Similarly i found this with my 60cm tank, about 4 months and it was starting to go :thumbdown:
  67. AdAndrews

    Tippex for DC

    cheers
  68. AdAndrews

    Tippex for DC

    On the tippex bottle it says dangerous for the enviroment and has a picture of a dead fish, but i thought some of you use it for your DC? it is safe? thanks Adam
  69. AdAndrews

    pressurized co2 causing NITRITE?

    ok, thanks dude, i have tested the water on two different liquid test kits so fail to see that they are the problem, i think another week and i will put some hardy fish in thanks
  70. AdAndrews

    pressurized co2 causing NITRITE?

    sit tight? or get some ammonia in a bottle?
  71. AdAndrews

    pressurized co2 causing NITRITE?

    the filter was off for all of 30mins if that, as i left it running while planting, as it was running in a seperate tank
  72. AdAndrews

    pressurized co2 causing NITRITE?

    The filter was running for nearly 6 weeks in a stocked tank before i moved it over when i planted and filled.. and then its been 3 weeks yesterday, but with nothing in it to "cycle" it, do i need to put some fish in to provide some ammonia, or buy a bottle and put a little in, or just wait?
  73. AdAndrews

    pressurized co2 causing NITRITE?

    what do you advise? shall i just sit tight and one day it will be 0 nitrite?
  74. AdAndrews

    pressurized co2 causing NITRITE?

    Re: pressurized co2 causing NITRITE there are no fish in there as i havnt wanted to introduce any during the times when i have tested the water and it is bad.. one other thought is the co2 line, it was second hand when i got it, and smelling bad, but i used it becuase i had it :?
  75. AdAndrews

    pressurized co2 causing NITRITE?

    I did a test on my tank earlier today before the co2 came on and it was fine, 0 nitrite, but now when the pressurised co2 is on- 0.25 nitrite :thumbdown: please advise
  76. AdAndrews

    Cheap pressurised CO2 system DIY guide

    great write up sam! kinda makes me wish i didnt go fire extinguisher stylee. thanks :)
  77. AdAndrews

    using too much co2? help

    ok guys, payment has been sent, so i guess i will just have to wait.
  78. AdAndrews

    using too much co2? help

    ok, i have checked for leaks, pushed the co2 line onto the end of the bubble counter a little more, and this seems to have helped *slightly*, i still feel its down to insufficiant diffusion so as i mentioned earlier i have brought the in-line diffuser so i will give that a try. thanks for your...
  79. AdAndrews

    using too much co2? help

    ok, i have ordered one(well, bidded) 0.99p, just got to wait, never used ebay before :crazy:
  80. AdAndrews

    using too much co2? help

    okey dokey, is it 12cm, as the "cup" bit alone, or will the inlet and outlet encorporate some of the length? thanks Adam
  81. AdAndrews

    using too much co2? help

    Re: Pearling After co2 is off? would this be a more effective way to save co2? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CO2-Carbon-Dioxid ... 286.c0.m14 has anybody got this in-line diffuser? and could tell me dimsensions as i am pushed for length due to turns in the filter hose thanks
  82. AdAndrews

    using too much co2? help

    Re: Pearling After co2 is off? i havnt checked for leaks, becuase i couldnt see how poissbly anything could escape from the fitting on the top of the bubble counter, i will do it when i get home
  83. AdAndrews

    using too much co2? help

    Re: Pearling After co2 is off? undecided whether i should get another glass diffuser and try that ?
  84. AdAndrews

    using too much co2? help

    Re: Pearling After co2 is off? diffuser is a rhinox, smallest one i think- i have had my doubts whether this is the problem, that the some of the bubbles on the lower setting of the reg go through a part of the rhinox thats not very fine, so they just wizz straight up, thus why i have to...
  85. AdAndrews

    using too much co2? help

    Re: Pearling After co2 is off? ok, thanks :) ive got about 4bps and its a 35litre tank :crazy:
  86. AdAndrews

    using too much co2? help

    I have an 1 hour window from when the pressurised co2 goes off and when the lights go off, during this time i am getting pearling, when i dont have it at all when the co2 is on, is this normal- does this mean i am injection too much co2? or what? thanks for your help Adam
  87. AdAndrews

    Dodgy drop checker?

    likewise, my hairgrass is sending out runners too :)
  88. AdAndrews

    Dodgy drop checker?

    I have noticed even when i woke up this morning, the drop checker was still bright yellow, is this normal, the co2 went off at 9pm and then the lights at 10pm. :?:
  89. AdAndrews

    Dodgy drop checker?

    cranked it up, and its yellow!!! whooo not much pearling going on though
  90. AdAndrews

    Dodgy drop checker?

    i do get a little pearling on my hc, so i will crank it up!
  91. AdAndrews

    Dodgy drop checker?

    lol, ok, i just didnt want to dump a load of co2 in the tank, thats all.
  92. AdAndrews

    Dodgy drop checker?

    ok, i have no fish in there, so cant tell(levels a bit dodgy too) alright sam, thanks for your help, i will up it a little
  93. AdAndrews

    Dodgy drop checker?

    ok, but 2 bubbles per second is way way way over the limit isnt it? shall i turn it up?
  94. AdAndrews

    Dodgy drop checker?

    For my 35litre, i have an aqua essentials drop checker, and in which i have some 4dkh solution, that was brought off another member with co2 kit, and i use 3mls of that and 3 drops of the ph solution. but the drop checker never gets off dark green, and im adding about 2 bubbles per second and...
  95. AdAndrews

    Will an FE work lying on its side?

    Got it! in my wardrobe.. well it will work as long as there is no problem with a 3m c02 line?
  96. AdAndrews

    Will an FE work lying on its side?

    just thinking about where to put it then.. what are the dimensions again?
  97. AdAndrews

    Will an FE work lying on its side?

    lol ok guys, glad i asked
  98. AdAndrews

    Will an FE work lying on its side?

    I have little room in my cabinet so want to put my FE under my bed, but this means lying it down. will it still work, or not? Thanks
Back
Top