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This looks great and ultra clean. Great skills!

Thanks, Eboeagles! I agree that £100+ is way too expensive for this tank. The build quality is good though and it makes a nice feature wherever it's placed. No bigger than your average living room lamp - which is exactly how I sold it to the Mrs :D

Thanks! :cool:

Small update... This 'scape is ticking along nicely and still demands minimal maintenance. A quick wipe of the glass, 50% WC, occasional trim of the moss and filter clean every 2-3 week's. About 20 minutes tops. :D Just recently I've been experimenting with backlit backgrounds and I'm quite...

Thanks Tim :D I haven't looked in to it to be honest. The tank did come with 2 bulbs, I'll check out the fitment later. :thumbup:

Looking good JR. Really great concept. Keep them pics coming. :thumbup:

In situ pic as it sits today. A few pics from Instagram, some with a black background. I think I prefer this...

Thanks Jack - It's pretty much no co2 as it only gets a tiny amount of liquid carbon every so often. I actually don't think it needs it tbh. I occasionally add a small amount of fertiliser if and when I think about it. I think the problem niggling me might be the amount of substrate at the...

Thanks! The light is the standard unit that comes with the Tropica Aquacube. It's moulded to the base of the cube.

Thanks Ady34! I didn't do a journal on that aquascape. I've just rescaped it so will probably start one soon.

Hi all, This is my ultra low-tech nano Aquacube, that had been sat around empty for over a year - until I suddenly got to urge to aquascape something one night... Specs: Aquacube by Tropica - 20cm 8L Azoo HOB filter No heater Ehiem substrate balls (for height) Gravel substrate Weeping moss...

James' ADA 60p setup Mouth open, drool everywhere... Really nice set up and 'scape. Can I ask how the ADA stands attach to the cabinet?

Drifting - Win/Lose Win Hi Gill, any pics of the Rams? Tank is looking good mate

My First Iwagumi - Juwel Rio 125 It looks better after 4 days! Flow must be great with 2 powerheads and the spray bar all facing the front. Perhaps a black background to blend the equipment slightly? Great scaping skills Paulo!

Out of interest, why do they grow upwards? Sorry to hijack...

Simply awesome, it looks so fresh and natural. Very well executed. Shame it has to be taken down, I'm going through a house move myself soon so I know where you're coming from. Good excuse to get scaping again though. Look forward to the new design!

Re: English woodland Looking forward to this one John. Now I know that you love snapping so get some pics up! :lol:

Re: NeilW's 30cm nano - 'Mono' (updated 12/8) Fantastic work, quite inspiring in fact! :clap: Neil, where did you buy your goby from? I noticed that you are local (ish) to me but havent seen goby's in ANY shop in the area.. :thumbdown: Cheers Dan

Hey Gareth, looking good man. Is the wood locked down by the rocks or will you have to soak it first? I'm really looking forward to seeing this filled in and planted, any time soon!? :geek:

Re: NeilW's 30cm nano - "Mono" [Hardscaped 29/04/10] That's awesome, Neil! I NEED a nano in my life :wink:

Now THAT i like! :thumbup:

Looking really good, well done! :D

Cheers Neil, I had began to worry about that to be honest :shock: I might add some smaller stones where the substrate meets the sand.. I have a few small pieces left, perhaps with some moss on them. What do you think?

Cheers, Matt :) It's only day one and I'm not completely happy as the wood isn't in the right place. I'll get there though.. :thumbup:

DAY 1 I got in tonight to find the filter not working correctly, lots of trapped air?! I also noticed that there were lots of kinks in the tubing also so after a quick move around and a minor lounge flood ( :oops: ) I finally got the filter working correctly. I started up the CO2 and cranked...

+1! :thumbup: Quick update - I managed to steal a few hours on Sunday for a trip the LFS. I picked up 7 Tropica pots for £17 which I was pleased with. I Didn’t manage to get all the plants required but I’ve planted up all that I did buy, filled with water and kick started the filter...

Cheers Neil :thumbup:

Coolio :thumbup:

I would be there for hours trying to position extra branches! :lol: If I see any interesting bits this weekend then the saw might come out. How would I go about attaching the branches, glue? Cheers James :thumbup: and cheers for the great Plantedbox customer service :wink: Foreground...

Cheers LD, I would like some more to be honest but i havent seen anything similiar in the LFS. I might see if I can find a bit this weekend. :) Cheers G, im liking the size of the tank too but surely having an extra 5mm would be a benefit? Cheers Steve! :thumbup:

Cheers Paulus :thumbup: I'm looking to order plants tonight so this weekend should see it fully planted. Can't wait to get some water in it!

Re: 238l rescape. Sounds good to me so far, Chilled. Must be tough with such a big tank cost wise?! What about Tropica substrate capped with Sand? Or would that work out more costly that akadama? Just a thought.. Cheers Dan

I think you may be right... :wink: Yeah i think that could be the one. Im making sure that there are plenty of fast growing stems from the off so fingers crossed i'll be ok... Cheers John

I quite like this actually...

Cheers Chris, The wood has quite a long base so it's not really an option... It might work if i dig it right in the substrate.. I'll give it a go though... watch this space. :wink:

After spending the last year or so researching, learning, maintaining, enjoying and generally playing about with my 60x30x30cm tank, I decided to purchase an optiwhite aquarium. This tank and cabinet came from ukaps member, John Starkey who kindly let me take the luminaire when I bought the...

Looking good, Gareth. What are your plans for the foreground? The tank and stand look great, fits nicely in that space too. I'm putting together a similar set up at the moment so I'm keen to see what you actually decide to do here. Keep us updated with the progress!

I really like this, Mowse :clap: The GLO units look so much better suspended. Good choice of plants too, will look great once established. I've often looked at these tanks in my LFS and wondered what a properly 'scaped one would look like!? Nice one. :thumbup:

Yeah the ember's are cool little fish, I find the orange gives a nice contrast against the all the greens. I've definitely learnt a lot from this tank when it comes to substrate and hardscape positioning. That's what this tank is all about.. :wink: Cheers Ad, I miss that cave.. I'm not over...

Cheers Chris, that was my favourite so far. Should of left it to grow in properly but I get bored very quickly :lol:

Hi all, I've been playing around with this 60x30x30cm tank since March last year. Current specs (last pic) are: SUBSTRATE: Tropica substrate capped in Argos playsand FILTER: Fluval 204 FLOW ASSISTANCE: Koralia Nano LIGHTING: 2 T5HO 7hr photo period, OSRAM daylight lamps. CO2: FE 2bps FERTS...

Great scape, always good to see something different. Very original :thumbup:

Cracking little nano tank you've put together there. Also, it's good to see someone documenting some experience with the ADA fert range as I'm considering this over TPN+ for my next project. :thumbup: On a different note, I visited Aquajardin in Gloucester recently and was surprised at the...

I've been looking at the dennerle nano's recently and this makes me want one even more now! Lovely tank :clap:

Thanks mate, I use 2ml of Easycarbo daily and the original set up did used to pearl quite a bit really. Cheers Dan

This tank ROCKS! Well done on the CRS reproduction too :clap:

Thanks very much for the positive comments everyone :wink: Update on the strip down of Dagobah. I removed all plants except for the crypts. These Wendtti green's had been with me since I used to keep goldfish and had grown in really well so I let them stay put. The HC cuba had grown so...

It's been a while since posting on here so i thought I would update. Also, nice to see that members are still producing great aquascapes which is always encouraging :D This 60x30x30cm set up was not injected with Co2 but instead I dosed with EASCARBO & TPN+ dosed at 2mm per day. I had to...

Awesome Nano, well impressed! :D

Re: all planted,just hoping it grows. Nice tank Dave, I particularly like the moss and how established it looks. How often do you trim?

Small update. HARDWARE: I've added a Fluval 204 external filter which tidy's the tank up considerably :). The clarity of the water has greatly improved when compared to the internal. I imagined that the flow would increase dramatically but it doesnt seem all that much different to the flow...

Awesome looking tank TBRO, all the plants all look really lush and healthy! Did you notice any difference in the colour of the plants (more green i mean) since increasing the TPN dosage? Im considering upping the dosage in my tank but wasnt sure if would have any ill effects on the livestock...

I was thinking along a similar line Matt but thought I would have to buy another Rotala to fill the empty space where the internal is now.. I didnt realise i could just trim and replant to make it more dense. Nice one for that :wink: There's a Ceratopteris thalictroides residing in front of...

Im flattered, it makes it all worth while! Before I found UKAPS i was keeping gold fish and plastic plants, so thanks! Cheers LD, It's getting there! Yeah I like the red nose shrimp too.. He's gone missing though :( I've not seen him for weeks! They have plenty at MA Southampton by the way...

Brief update.. 2 weeks on and things seem to be growing in nicely. The Cherries and Otto's are doing ok and I have just introduced 6 Serpae Tetra's to the tank. They seem happy enough but do seem to hide alot!? Could this be that the 2 T5's are too much for them as I did read that they like a...

Cheers Matt, ive looked everywhere for him but he's awol! He (or she!?) used to just drift around in the flow nose down and was usually always visable.. It makes me wonder if the cherries are bullying as the red nose is on its own!? Get off my land! :lol:

Re: 60/30 first attempt "Dagobah" Cheers LD, I appreciate the comments :D Pics back up and running smooth! Here's a pic of my only red nose shrimp... I actually got him free with the 7 cherry shrimp that I purchased. Un-fortunately he has disappeared :( The only explanation I have is...

Re: 60/30 first attempt "Dagobah" Hi Garuf, I havent got an external yet. I'm looking in to getting one shortly. Cheers for the suggestions, I will have a look in to the ones you mentioned. Here is a side view pic of the tank taken after planting the Rotalas at the rear. On checking...

Re: 60/30 first attempt "Dagobah" Cheers for all the info guys, it turns out I lost the bid for the eheim anyway.. Still learnt a lot regarding powerheads though so cheers for the info everyone. Forgot to add earlier that I should be intoducing the shoal this weekend.. I'm thinking copper...

Re: 60/30 first attempt "Dagobah" Sorry ceg, my bad. The tank is 60x30x30 CM So to cut a long story short I should be ok flow wise with the Eheim 2213 if fitted with a Koralia power head? Do these power heads come in multiple sizes? (Sorry, I'm new to all this... :oops: ) Cheers Dan

Re: 60/30 first attempt "Dagobah" Thanks for the comments everyone, it's reassuring to know that i have some guidance ahead when needed! (I'm glad a few of you understood the whole Dagobah thing.. :wink:....I kind of imagined my tank to look something like Dagobah after a few months of my...

Hi all, Firstly, what a great site! Keep up the good work people. After a 20 year gap from aquatics I'm re-visiting the hobby and what a great time to be doing so. The availability of products, fish, inverts and plants is unbelievable compared to when I started the hobby many moons ago as a...