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  1. B7fec

    90 cm " Back in the game "

    Hi all, Well, I've had an eventful month and it comes down to an exciting house move in around 5 weeks time, so I thought I'd give people the chance to take a look at my tank and put first dibs on plants, fish and shrimp. The new house is a good distance from my old one and it means having to...
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    'Back in the Saddle' 90cm - 1 year on!

    Hey Vito, The setup from NA looks great! Nice and simple planting too...... all in all looks great and will be watching this one closely!
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    Custom Build 3' x 2' x 2' - Rimless with Euro Brace

    This is looking great, loving that layout, reminds me of one George did for TGM. Keep the pics coming!
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    Andyh's Journal "Green Beach" Update 01/03/2013

    Hey Andy, This is looking really good mate, the attention to detail is great .....yet again a great scape in the making and one to be proud of : )
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    >>Cabinet FINALLY together :)<< 'In my Dreams, I see Palettes of Green'

    Nice light Nat... thats gonna look great! Where did you source it from.....if you don't mind me asking?
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    90 cm " Back in the game "

    Cheers mate.
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    James' 110L 65x43x45 High Tech Setup

    Looking good James, very interested in seeing the quality of the na tank and cabinet, it looks great. Will be watching how this goes.
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    NA Island Journal

    Hi Dan, The scape looks great a really nice layout. A good read from the start..... as for the film, is it thick or thin? If it's thin then some simple surface movement at night will see it disappear easily. As Iain says upping W/C is also a great help but if you also move the spray bar so that...
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    90 cm " Back in the game "

    Ebay it'll be then......
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    90 cm " Back in the game "

    Olloclip...... I'm sold! WOW! Thanks Ian..... I'm now £70 lighter! :thumbup:
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    90 cm " Back in the game "

    Snapspeed app is absolutely great! I use there Photoshop plugins in work..... serious editing software indeed! As for the lens...... no I haven't seen it, will be googling that within a min! With a bit of patience and for a quick fix camera (No need to get the lights etc out) they're perfect.
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    90 cm " Back in the game "

    Thanks Ian, thanks for the kind words the fact it even gets close to reminding you of one of Marks scape is a great compliment.... yes all on the iphone 5 using selective focusing and then edited with the Snap speed app. I'm a large format printer by day so see hundreds of pics and gear every...
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    90 cm " Back in the game "

    Right so, a little update...... I received some great rare plants from Alan (Meant to be for my new nano but thought I'd grow them on in my 90cm scape first) Rotala Sp Ceylon, Blyxa alternifolia, Rotala Macranda mini type, Limnophila mini sp.'Vietnam' and ordered some Bolbitis and Microsorum...
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    90 cm " Back in the game "

    Cheers Martin, I find consistency is key, also the forum is a great fountain of Knowledge!
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    90 cm " Back in the game "

    Thanks George, yeah its been a while since I've been active on here..... work gets in the way to easily!
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    90 cm " Back in the game "

    Thanks Guys....... always learning as they say.
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    90 cm " Back in the game "

    Hi Nat, Cheers buddy, the plants have been heavily trimmed in the photo's above but yes all are nice and healthy. As for the Riccia, it's actually the dark green sinking varitity (not sure if thats dwarf or not) and I have purposely mixed it with HC then Fissidens to try and create a more...
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    90 cm " Back in the game "

    Thanks All!
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    Under The Mangrove Tree.

    Really looking forward to your new scape Ian, if it's anything like your previous scape then you'll be onto a winner! I'm very interested in seeing how the Tropica substrate looks and how it stands up to aqua soil etc. Hope you sort the lighting out.
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    >>Cabinet FINALLY together :)<< 'In my Dreams, I see Palettes of Green'

    Looking good Nat, the changes in the scape defo adds more balance to it all. Given another few weeks and this will look stunning! Looking forward to seeing the rare plants in there!
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    90 cm " Back in the game "

    Haven't updated this in a while so here goes. I've had to battle some BBA on the Manzanita all my own doing due to a busy few months at work, it only took me 2 weeks to nearly eradicate it all...(well 1 or 2 small patches still to get rid of but only on the wood), with regular W/C and sticking...
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    'Pretty Stream' - CRS tank

    Cheers Nat, will do.... will have a journal up and running on it soon.
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    'Pretty Stream' - CRS tank

    Cheers for that, it's something I'll keep in mind..... I bred CRS about 2 years ago in a 20L Dennerle tank and after doing well to start I then struggled with water parameters and keeping them stable in a small tank. Anyway the setup looks great mate and I'll be keeping watch with great interest!
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    'Pretty Stream' - CRS tank

    Hi Nat, Just re-scaped my eheim aqua style 35 nano and looking at getting some crs ........ whats the reason for the air?
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    Stu's ADA Mini M nano - Seiryu scape

    Sure am mate..... just at the early planning stage and growing some plants on in my current scape before I do something a bit different for me.
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    Stu's ADA Mini M nano - Seiryu scape

    Stunning Tank Stu.... your aqua scaping is top notch!
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    240ltr Discus planted tank

    Great looking tank, well done. Took a look at the others on Flickr...... really nice!
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    90 cm " Back in the game "

    Cheers Mark, next one I do I'll put a matt laminate over instead of gloss..... I'll also over size it compared to the tank. Will post up the results..... :thumbup: Hi Nat, no worries once I see how the matt background works along with oversizing you can have a look then. Cheers Darren.
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    90 cm " Back in the game "

    Thanks, if anyone's interested in a bespoke background, PM me and I'll sort a UKAPS price out.... Cheers
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    259L bookcase rebirth

    Great stuff Mike.... Photography looks good too, the tanks turning into a real gem. The week by week shots are a brilliant idea to see just how far the scapes moved on.
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    90 cm " Back in the game "

    A quick snap of the background on the tank.....
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    90 cm " Back in the game "

    Ok so here is my new Blue graduated to white background.... some pics of making it...... Printing it: Laminating it, so it wears better and is water resisitant: Finished and cut to match my tank dimesions: More pics to follow with it on my tank.
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    90 cm " Back in the game "

    Printed and laminated my graduated blue background today.... It' looks good behind the tank, will post photos tomorrow......
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    Thread closed

    Re: The green green grass my first try +1 :thumbup:
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    Thread closed

    Re: The green green grass my first try I agree with Harry, that's a lot of light..... I've had great results on just 6 hours a day of 2 x 54 watt bulbs a day, recently increased to 7 once the scapes stabilised and has been established. As Harry said, keep it simple and get the scape...
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    Thread closed

    Re: The green green grass my first try Hey Danny, the scapes are coming on nicely mate... That's a nice piece of wood in the shrimp tank.
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    Asian spirit

    I agree with Garuf... Great scaping and yet to see anything I dislike.... This scape was one of my favs, very natural looking, and loving the composition. I'm going to try something similar in my next scape with inspiration coming from yours for sure.
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    90 cm " Back in the game "

    Re: 90 cm I'll drop you a PM when I have some over.... Am sorting a new member outwith some first. :thumbup: Thanks mate. Have done my weekly water change and I've decided to print up a new back ground.... I have one white, one all black.... Now I'm going to take some inspiration from Mark...
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    90 cm " Back in the game "

    I am pleased Mike, but plenty of room for improvement..... Cheers mate, it's getting that real NA feeling at last! Hi Nat, Am pleased but like I said still room for improvement, also need to let a few parts of the tank grow in more, for a more natural look, while trimming and keeping other...
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    Andyh's Journal "Green Beach" Update 01/03/2013

    Re: Andyh's New Journal "Green Beach" 1st Aug12 Hi Andy, Good to see a new journal from you, layout looks real nice..... reminds me of your 'Kitchen Tank' scape..... I recently used both Eleocharis sp. mini and Staurogyne 1-2 grow and both took no time at all to settle, so you should see a...
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    The last dirt (read ditched) effort...........

    Hi Lee, Great start to your journal.... Scapes looking really nice planted up and liking the pebbles.... The plant looks like Rotala sp. Green to me.... I had it in High and low setups and has always done well. In highlight setups you can get it to creep, which looks awesome. Cheers Ben
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    259L bookcase rebirth

    Re: 259L bookcase tank - nature photography / new video Hi Mike, Have followed your journal from start to finish and it real looks like your getting great results.... well done
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    Richard's 200L (Planted)

    Hey Richard, Really liking the simplicity and clean lines of your scape.... less is more is working well here.... and I'm liking this alot, look forward to seeing this mature. Cheers Ben
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    90 cm " Back in the game "

    Ok so the tank stats: 90 x 45 x45 opti white Filter: Eheim pro 3 thermo ADA Substate Amazonia powder and normal grain & (complete system..... bacter 100, clear super etc etc etc...) Co2 injection through ADA pollen glass... @ 2 bubbles per second ( I did use an inline diffuser, although once...
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    90 cm " Back in the game "

    Cheers Mark.... means a lot coming from you mate. :thumbup: Cheers Lindy.... wanted a change to the sand, hopefully something that's not seen very often.... this was going to have a sand valley... or plants, so plants it was. Thanks! Thanks! Cheers Ady, the struggle does seem to be...
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    90 cm " Back in the game "

    Hi All, So after a good few months of not posting on here (Work getting in the way) I finally have some time to post up a journal on my latest tank..... This has been a slow goer as I had some major co2 issue's around the second and third week which triggered an algae bloom and after progress...
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    Ben's 90cm un-named II

    Hi All, So......here we go again, with a new journal. My old scape, The Un-name, matured much faster than I expected (within 3 to 4 months) I mainly put this down to using ADA Amazonia, which was the first time I had used it. My earlier scapes were with ADA Malaya. Anyway I felt that the...
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    120 x 55 x 55 Over and out.

    Re: 120 x 55 x 55 Some new fish Hey Mark, Good to chat to you yesterday mate, great advice from you as always! Thanks. The tank looks superb, really like the composition and layout, stunning photos! The penguins and ruby look great, I really like the way the most simple underrated fish seem...
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    90x45x45 - "Seiryu peak"

    Re: 90x45x45 - "Seiryu peak" - Need some advices Trick work looks great, both sides work really well together, well done...... I'll look forward to seeing this planted up!
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    Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - MORE NEW PICS 20/08/11

    Re: Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - NEW PICS 20/08/11 Ok, so now for a few more pics, only trouble is I have very few fish in this tank now, so while the plants look nice to photograph, I'm lacking that all important fish focal point/interest. I think with a nice choice of fish I can better the...
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    Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - MORE NEW PICS 20/08/11

    Re: Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - NEW PICS 20/08/11 Thanks! more pics on the way...... need some fish to photograph though. Cheers mate :thumbup: Thanks for that George, high praise indeed..... thanks again! Hi Victor, thanks mate I have tried to keep the scape light and fresh but have...
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    Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - MORE NEW PICS 20/08/11

    Re: Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - NEW PICS 20/08/11 Always welcome mate...... bit out the way though which is ashame! :( mind we could have a UKAPS beach party meet! I only live 30 seconds from the beach!! :D Excuse thought up! now thats perfect! :thumbup:
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    Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - MORE NEW PICS 20/08/11

    Re: Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - NEW PICS 20/08/11 Cheers Mark, :thumbup: Regards final images.......you suggest away mate, all ideas greatly received.
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    Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - MORE NEW PICS 20/08/11

    Re: Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - NEW PIC 20/08/11 Time for a very quick update..... This tank has had some up's and down's, most of my problems have been to do with the co2 regulator, it just seems to want to pump huge volumes of co2 into the whenever it feels like it, a real pain! The other...
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    The Office 30cm Cube nano

    Cheers George, I have had loads of comments from visitors about the tank..... Of course I always drop in UKAPS! :wink:
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    The Office 30cm Cube nano

    Cheers Ryan :thumbup: Thanks Tom, this nano looks so much better in real life, it does have a real crisp, clean look to it.
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    120 x 55 x 55 Over and out.

    Re: 120 x 55 x 55 Last of the pics for a while Hey Mark, Well I have spent most of the night catching up on this amazing journal!! Well what can I say mate, this is a truly stunning scape, great photography and brilliant read! The setup, plant choice, gravel etc is class, it's a real...
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    The Office 30cm Cube nano

    Hi All, It's been awhile since I've posted on the forum, due to an extremely busy work schedule it's been a real struggle to maintain my scape's, but at last I have managed to scape my 30cm cube nano which is sitting pride of place in the meeting area of my new office..... Now for the specs...
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    Andyh's 190l Lounge tank (update 20-09-11)

    Re: Andyh's 190l Lounge tank (update 23-06-11) Hey Andy..... looking good mate, I have to agree with ianho, the best the scape has looked and growing into a real beaut!
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    Tonys 'Triassic Hollow' 420L - Now FOR SALE !

    Re: Tonys 'Triassic Hollow' 420L - Zebra otos Hi Tony, what a cracker mate, Really liking the mix of greens from the dark crypts through to the lighter colours, nice sense of depth and a nice fish selection too! The year has flown by! Hard to believe it's gone past so fast! Shame about the...
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    Ben's 8ltr nano "Y Gwyllt"

    As soon as I get a moment I'll stick some up Ryan.....
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    Andyh's 190l Lounge tank (update 20-09-11)

    Re: Andyh's 190l Lounge tank (update 27-05-11) Nice work Andy! This is evolving nicely mate, 2 questions I have for you, What's the 3 light coloured patches in the middle to right hand side? Riccia? And what's the plan for the front left?
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    Ben's 8ltr nano "Y Gwyllt"

    Cheers mate, the moss has bedded in nice, but the tank is so small the moss soon overun it, so good trimming every few weeks keeps it in check..... The Manzi I had from Tom Barr and had them shipped from the states. Got 2 massive boxes full! Mainly an investment for future scapes :wink:
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    Ben's 8ltr nano "Y Gwyllt"

    Also forgot to mention have got a new 30 cm on the way from TGM.... one of there DOAQUA ones, so got plans for a new nano journal soon....... Got plenty of Manzi..... New cabinet from aquajardin...... So just waiting for the tank now....
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    Ben's 8ltr nano "Y Gwyllt"

    Hi mate, This is still looking fine, on the verge of closing it down though as I now have tons of shrimplets in there which I need to move into my larger setup. I needed to change the light to an arc pod that I had apart from that all's ok, will post a picture before I close it :thumbup:
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    New 4ft journal The Island 2 updated 11/09/2011 HELP

    Re: New 4ft journal The Island 2 Cheers chilled....
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    New 4ft journal The Island 2 updated 11/09/2011 HELP

    Re: New 4ft journal The Island 2 Looks good mate, liking the wood layout and like the others will look forward to seeing this grown in. What's the plant list?
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    120 x 55 x 55 Over and out.

    Re: 120 x 55 x 55 preview 'Ruby' The suspense is killing me!!
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    GA in-store display - Moss forest 180L

    Wow Victor,this is an absolute stunner!
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    55G ~ Windswept

    Hi Johno, Would like to see the start of a review on the TMC Powerbox....as am in the market for a new filter and these have caught my eye... good start on the tank by the way! liking the scape!
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    60 Litre Rescape

    Great stuff.... the main thing is that the scape reflects your ideas and inspirations.....everyone sees scape designs differently and as long as your happy with it, thats the main thing.....nice work mate!
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    60 Litre Rescape

    Hi LP, Tom's idea of some Cyrpts in there is a good one, also some Moss or Riccia attached to stones would look nice to, probably placed in-between the pieces of grey stones. You could also grow some hair grass in the gaps of the grey stones for a natural look. As an idea I know you'd like a...
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    George's Nano

    I hope so...... :D Keep up the great work!
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    3 Nanos in a row - project

    These look great Juri, each cube scape is vey strong.....very nice indeed! Am interested to see how these invitro scapes turn out, I really like using cup plants and I'm a big fan of them. What size are the tanks? Also how's your new website coming on? Cheers Ben
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    George's Nano

    Cheers George..... am setting up a small nano which is going to be more of a experimental thing than scaped setup, just want to see how certain plants grow and look etc, going to take alot of inspiration from your little beaut! :wink:
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    George's Nano

    Thats cracking! I love the use of the H pinn... is very nice attached to the wood, great texture and colour differences, this is an idea I have just have to use somewhere myself.....great stuff! Whats the current fert regime in this tank George?
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    120 x 55 x 55 Over and out.

    Re: 120 x 55 x 55 preview 'Ruby' WOOP WOOP!! Bring it on Mark! :P
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    Tom's Mini M

    Re: Tom's Mini M - trim time Nice Link.....explains a lot really.
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    Tom's Mini M

    Re: Tom's Mini M - full shot 26/04 Looking good....Well done on the fight against the algae, it finally looks like you might be onto a winner! Good luck with it mate!
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    Throught the Distance - with step-by-step video - 300l

    Nice video! Very different yet very good! I'd go for a White background myself.
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    ADA Mini M - Rescape V3

    Fair enough Victor, mind I wasn't on about just ADA products, you have some products in the shop that are not available in here in the UK. Anyway enough said, I look forward to scape updates!
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    ADA Mini M - Rescape V3

    Loving it! I really want a Mini M!! Victor......do you ship from your shop to the UK?
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    First time jungle

    How come you closed it down mate? I was liking the look of this......
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    L_Plates Juwel Rio 240 - Cycle and Design Log

    Hi Alan, Bolbitis should not be planted into the substrate, otherwise the rhizome will rot, you can however attach it to wood or stones with plain old super glue...... it is a nice plant, I have it in my new scape, it has taken a while to show any growth but now seems to be throwing out new...
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    Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - MORE NEW PICS 20/08/11

    Re: Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - NEW PICS 22/04/11 I totally agree with you Gill, these fish look lovely! I have 6 larger ones in there which are obviously older and have much greater colour. It took me ages to decide on the fish for this tank, but it was definitely Tetras of one kind. Fish...
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    Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - MORE NEW PICS 20/08/11

    Re: Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - NEW PICS 22/04/11 Thanks George! means a lot coming from you mate :thumbup:
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    George's Nano

    Defo! I do like it and it grows well, should have some spare myself in a few weeks, lovely tank George, the plant health looks absolutely great! How are you attaching the Hygrophila pinnatifida to wood? and what sort of cutting are you using, the top a shoot or the bottom of the plant? I had...
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    Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - MORE NEW PICS 20/08/11

    Re: Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - NEW PICS 22/04/11 Thanks John, yeah had mixed feelings taking the older scape down but so far so good with this one.
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    English woodland Long overdue update

    Lovely John! A really nice, clean looking scape, bet the moss has taken a lot of maintenance to get it looking that good. I have a 90x45x45 nice size tank.... plenty of space to let the imagination run wild! Will look forward to seeing your new project come together. Cheers Ben
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    Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - MORE NEW PICS 20/08/11

    Re: Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - NEW PICS 22/04/11 Is this really a good idea? :lol: If your anything like me I end up spending a fortune! but its worth every penny! What a great shop! :thumbup: Absolutely Yes! I bet you could! I only use a 450d and 10mm - 20mm sigma lens, NO ADDITIONAL...
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    Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - MORE NEW PICS 20/08/11

    Re: Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - NEW PICS 22/04/11 Cheers Ryan! My camera i used for these photos is only a canon 450d.....not that expensive these days compared to the newer models out. Oh and go on......you know you want a new tank!! :thumbup:
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    Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - MORE NEW PICS 20/08/11

    Re: Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - NEW PICS 22/04/11 Cheers for the advice Mark......I sure will do. As for the photo's it's something I have stepped up, in my business of canvas printing I do everything to the best of my ability using the very best materials, latest and best equipment and...
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    Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - MORE NEW PICS 20/08/11

    Re: Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - NEW PICS 22/04/11 Right, time for some new photos of the scape and my new inhabitants, I took Steve's suggestion into account, however I chose some Bleeding Heart Tetra's instead. I really like the way they shoal and they have only been in the tank for a day...
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    Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - MORE NEW PICS 20/08/11

    Re: Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - FISH?? Hi All, Am looking for idea's for fish, I am thinking of 1 shoal of something...... the fish have to go well with a white background, ideally not harlequins as had them in my last setup. I already have in there- 6 otto's 2 SAE 6 Pygmy Catfish :thumbup:
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    60cm "quemador lenta"...tank finished.

    Well done Mark, great Scape and the end of a great journal, looking forward to seeing the some of those final pics, and looking forward to the next Scape! :thumbup:
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    Andyh's 190l Lounge tank (update 20-09-11)

    Re: Andyh's 190l Lounge tank (update with video) How come its gone? I actually think it looked nice..... As for the scape it all looks like its filling in nicely, are you planning on filling the empty patch in the front right or leaving it?
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    Nano Tor, Andyh's 35l

    Re: Nano Tor, Andyh's 35l (Great Growth with ADA) Hi Andy, This is looking great! It's come on loads with the HC filling in and the CRS look perfect! Very nice indeed!
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    60cm "quemador lenta"...tank finished.

    Re: 60cm "quemador lenta"...A bit of tidying up. Looking great Mark, Fab vid!
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    60cm "quemador lenta"...tank finished.

    Re: 60cm "quemador lenta"...new images Hey Mark, 5 days with no dosing......and still looks amazing! loving the overall look. Great stuff mate. I want it........ Bring on the new projects!! Cant wait to see what you have in mind! :thumbup:
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    Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - MORE NEW PICS 20/08/11

    Re: Ben's 90cm un-named re-scape - The beginnings I was a bit hesitant of ripping the previous scape down, but my itchy fingers got the better of me......I felt that the time was right to try something new. The previous scape had gone full circle and my head was full of ideas, just couldn't...
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