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  1. GHNelson

    Help with auto doser

    Hi Did you resolve the issue?
  2. GHNelson

    Sourcing dry Micros

    Members have been using Solufeed recently! https://solufeedshop.com/tec-sodium-free-54-p.asp Or ask on the For Sale/Wanted/Swap forum! ;)
  3. GHNelson

    Dosing ferts in cycling tank with cloudy water

    Plus they are used as a net curtain/screen!
  4. GHNelson

    Dosing ferts in cycling tank with cloudy water

    Yes, you can use sessiflora....one of the reasons I like to use this method is the stems don't get pushed around the surface as much as floating plants do!
  5. GHNelson

    Dosing ferts in cycling tank with cloudy water

    I've used this cloth in the filter with good results! https://www.jbl.de/?mod=products&func=detail&id=2402&country=gb&lang=en#6238700
  6. GHNelson

    Dosing ferts in cycling tank with cloudy water

    If you are running Co2 I would dose ferts! It's primarily to combat thread algae as this particular algae can be a pain to eradicate. Just put the fast-growing plants on the surface....you can always take cuttings and add them to the substrate....then remove them later!
  7. GHNelson

    Dosing ferts in cycling tank with cloudy water

    Reduce your lighting to 6 hours and implement the Tutorial below. Fertilizers don't cause algae, too much light and poor water quality are two causes. Remove dead or dying plant matter as this only clouds the water more...
  8. GHNelson

    Help with auto doser

    Sure you ordered the correct size 6mm is the push-in end and the 4mm stem goes into the tubing! Or they could have sent you the wrong order? Do you still have the bag the reducers came inside? I think you have a 4mm x 6mm......which is the wrong way around!
  9. GHNelson

    Phosphate deficiency?

    If it is Lobelia cardinalis.....slow grower! https://www.flowgrow.de/db/aquaticplants/lobelia-cardinalis-kleine-form
  10. GHNelson

    Phosphate deficiency?

    Give the plant sp time to adjust to underwater life!
  11. GHNelson

    Help with auto doser

    Morning Mate Does the push-fit end of the reducer you purchased fit onto the acrylic pipe? Like this below
  12. GHNelson

    Noob looking for help

    https://www.flowgrow.de/db/aquaticplants/hygrophila-polysperma https://www.flowgrow.de/db/aquaticplants/limnophila-sessiliflora
  13. GHNelson

    Help with auto doser

    Here is a reducer 6mm x 5mm...
  14. GHNelson

    Help with auto doser

    Here is the same order! 6mm push-fit and 4mm stem! Tubing is 6mm od x 4mm id. hoggie
  15. GHNelson

    Help with auto doser

    Why won't they fit?
  16. GHNelson

    Help with auto doser

    The tubing he is using is silicone tubing, therefore it stretches a lot more!
  17. GHNelson

    Help with auto doser

    Something like this...below! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255510224660?_trkparms=amclksrc%253DITM%2526aid%253D1110006%2526algo%253DHOMESPLICE.SIM%2526ao%253D1%2526as
  18. GHNelson

    Help with auto doser

    You will need a reducer 6mm to 4mm! 6mm to fit onto the pipe the other end to fit the tubing!
  19. GHNelson

    Help with auto doser

    Inside? You want the tubing to go over the acrylic pipe!
  20. GHNelson

    Help with auto doser

    Hi Post a couple of images....Every picture tells a Story!
  21. GHNelson

    New ferts/regimes for IFC

    Thank you! Will have a go at making those up.....running out of Vimi Solo N ;)
  22. GHNelson

    New ferts/regimes for IFC

    Don't see them on the drop down list?
  23. GHNelson

    New ferts/regimes for IFC

    Yes, these Ferka ferts are very old bottles...2016 or thereabouts!
  24. GHNelson

    New ferts/regimes for IFC

    *What about this fert..........Aqua Rebell Makro Spezial N
  25. GHNelson

    New ferts/regimes for IFC

    No information on the bottle sorry!
  26. GHNelson

    New ferts/regimes for IFC

    Ferka!
  27. GHNelson

    New ferts/regimes for IFC

    Probably, I use floating plants as an indication of Nitrate deficiencies...I just add a few drops of Solo N if needed! My aquariums aren't that large so those little 50ml bottles suit me!
  28. GHNelson

    New ferts/regimes for IFC

    I use Solo Nitrate a fair bit when using RO! On odd times I use Vimi Solo Phosphate/Potassium.
  29. GHNelson

    New ferts/regimes for IFC

    @Hanuman Vimi Solo N,P,K would be good.....:thumbup:
  30. GHNelson

    New ferts/regimes for IFC

    Vimi Solo's....if possible!
  31. GHNelson

    Aquarium Volume Calculator!

    https://www.thinkfish.co.uk/calculators/aquariumvolumecalc
  32. GHNelson

    Solufeed 2:1:4 and Solufeed Sodium Free TEC or Solufeed Coir TEC Combination

    Solufeed High K 2:1:4 ...on the left.........Solufeed Rose on the right! Ferka K solution is Blue. hoggie
  33. GHNelson

    Keeping Solufeed as a stock solution

    Dont think it has any impact on the performance of the solution, just a tad unsightly....best keep it in a dark cupboard!
  34. GHNelson

    Keeping Solufeed as a stock solution

    These are to try and keep the stock solution Acidic and from having a bacteria growth bloom (Mould)....plus keeping it fresh! You can purchase them both from Amazon!
  35. GHNelson

    Solufeed smell??

    Could try floating plants! Or fast growing stems with some leaves removed.
  36. GHNelson

    Solufeed smell??

    5ml twice per week added to 35 litre!
  37. GHNelson

    Solufeed smell??

    Yes mate, High K!
  38. GHNelson

    Solufeed smell??

    Hi Matt What type of smell? No smell from my aquarium, no smell from the fertilizer either!
  39. GHNelson

    All in One -Fertilizer making- Recommendation!

    Hi Just make up 250ml of stock solution of Micro Fertilizer! The vessel weights 3g. That's about 1 level teaspoon of Micro/Trace powder per 250ml of water. hoggie
  40. GHNelson

    All in One -Fertilizer making- Recommendation!

    Off the top of my head....I think Micro mix is about 6 grams...... I teaspoon!!
  41. GHNelson

    All in One -Fertilizer making- Recommendation!

    http://www.theplantedtank.co.uk/calculator.htm Teaspoon quantities I have calculated the amount of each chemical by weighing the amount using a standard teaspoon (5ml) which is available from most kitchen stores...
  42. GHNelson

    KCl and KH2PO4 solubility

    I would be careful with Steam Iron Water as it may have perfume in it! De-ionsed water for cars will be okay!
  43. GHNelson

    Nutrient deficiencies?

    Have you tested the Nitrate level?
  44. GHNelson

    Discoloured Macro Solution

    Yes, Fe will colour the Micro solution!
  45. GHNelson

    Discoloured Macro Solution

    :confused:Revert back too the original recipe see what happens!
  46. GHNelson

    Discoloured Macro Solution

    Hi Water used?
  47. GHNelson

    DIY Ferts? who's done it?

    All in One recipe below! ;) http://www.theplantedtank.co.uk/allinone.htm
  48. GHNelson

    Solufeed TEC-SF usage experience

    I think Darrel might be the fellow to answer that question! Seems that you might have stumbled on something there.....try making a mix up with out the Ascorbic Acid and with distilled water!
  49. GHNelson

    Solufeed TEC-SF usage experience

    Yeah, I see what you mean! Bit strange......:confused:
  50. GHNelson

    Solufeed TEC-SF usage experience

    What colour is the mix in the bottle?
  51. GHNelson

    Solufeed TEC-SF usage experience

    What water did you use to make up the mix!
  52. GHNelson

    Dosing Masterline Aquasoil Phosphate 0 ?

    I dose just before I switch the lights on! Glut is a substitute for injected Co2.......so cant see the point dosing when its dark! Plus it takes 24 hours to break down!
  53. GHNelson

    Dosing Masterline Aquasoil Phosphate 0 ?

    Go to Your Account....Click on the Avatar Image....should say edit!
  54. GHNelson

    (The 7 Best Aquarium Plant Fertilizers — Reviews 2021) reviewed

    I remember when I had hornwort in my 4-foot aquarium many moons ago...I dosed API Leaf Zone and it turned the hornwort into a mushy mess! I gave up using it in the end....:meh:
  55. GHNelson

    James Planted Tank Dosing Methods & Calculator!

    http://www.theplantedtank.co.uk/dosing-methods.htm
  56. GHNelson

    Does test kit detect the nitrate in a KNO3 solution?

    https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/potassium-nitrate-kno3-purchased-from-internet.16077/reply?quote=562955 Could be due to impurities as Filip stated....I'm sure the KNO3 I purchased way back did have a slight smell of cheese! hoggie
  57. GHNelson

    Potassium Nitrate (KNO3) Purchased from Internet

    Could be due to impurities as Filip stated....I'm sure the KNO3 I purchased way back did have a slight smell of cheese! hoggie
  58. GHNelson

    Does test kit detect the nitrate in a KNO3 solution?

    Containers are easily mixed up....especially if not marked up on both the lid and the bottom half of the vessel. Your KNO3 could be another fertilizer...very similar in colour texture.....KNO3 has a blue cheesy smell to it I've read in the below article by Clive...
  59. GHNelson

    Tropica Specialised Fertiliser

    Not a problem!
  60. GHNelson

    Nitrate Starvation, Red Colouration promotion

    Hi Welcome aboard.....personally I have found limiting Nitrate to below 10ppm induces leaf deformation with my Cryptocoryne! Plus it tends to decrease the green colouring in certain plants....that's my observations. hoggie
  61. GHNelson

    Nutrients dosage after green water algae ?

    Hi Not the most efficient diffuser....change it to a Neo! https://www.aquasabi.com/AQUARIO-Neo-CO2-Diffusor-Special-Type hoggie
  62. GHNelson

    Toby's Urea Fertilizer?

    This recipe Spezial N - Nitrogen Fertilizer advised to be used at pH below 7. Considering most tap-water is above that pH.....before injecting Co2 is there any real benefits? What would the consequences be if dosed regularly at pH 7.5 say with fish/shrimp in the aquarium?
  63. GHNelson

    Aquarium Plant Fertilizers - Sources of Nitrogen

    Recipe here with Urea > Spezial N - Nitrogen Fertilizer hoggie
  64. GHNelson

    Issues with dry salts?

    http://www.theplantedtank.co.uk/allinone.htm 0.5g E300 Ascorbic Acid 0.2g E202 Potassium Sorbate 500ml distilled water
  65. GHNelson

    Macro Solution Colour

    Yea could well be :thumbup: Have you tried mixing with Distilled Water....;)
  66. GHNelson

    Macro Solution Colour

    Probably contaminated! What type of bottle are you using?
  67. GHNelson

    Micronutrient toxicity.. or deficiency.. ? Pls help.

    Ludwigia senegalensis a difficult plant to cultivate needs soft water parameters. Ludwigia senegalensis - Senegal-Ludwigie - Flowgrow Wasserpflanzen-Datenbank hoggie
  68. GHNelson

    Micronutrient toxicity.. or deficiency.. ? Pls help.

    Hi I think this could be a consequence of how you dose the fertilizer! Not how much;) On occasions if I dose Liquid Micro fertilizers too near certain plants...they tend to get burnt shrunken leaves! Especially Rotala sp rotundifiola! hoggie
  69. GHNelson

    Micronutrient toxicity.. or deficiency.. ? Pls help.

    I think this could be a consequence of how you dose the fertilizer! Not how much;) hoggie
  70. GHNelson

    Aquarium Plant Food UK

    Probably an internet server problem!;)
  71. GHNelson

    Nutrient deficiency :/

    https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/please-read-the-guidelines-for-algae-help.60672/;)
  72. GHNelson

    Ascorbic Acid for all in one

    About 0.10 grams! http://www.theplantedtank.co.uk/allinone.htm
  73. GHNelson

    Precipitation of micronutrient in storage bottle

    You can purchase 2.5 litre of De -ionsed water from Tesco's £1.00. hoggie
  74. GHNelson

    Precipitation of micronutrient in storage bottle

    Hi Simon Best if you use de-ionsed or distilled water! Or even RO water. Add Ascorbic Acid and Potassium Sorbate. Have a read through the link below....;) www.theplantedtank.co.uk/allinone.htm hoggie
  75. GHNelson

    Aquarium Plant Food

    You can purchase Mgso4/Epsom Salt from your local Chemist/Pharmacy! You may also be able to purchase KNo3/Potassium Nitrate from a Garden Centre. hoggie
  76. GHNelson

    Dry powder ferts

    Hi Have a look below at solubility levels! https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/salts-solubility-levels.49495/ hoggie
  77. GHNelson

    Where to buy dry fe from and how much to use

    http://www.aquariumcalculators.com/parts-per-million/tank-ppm-calculator/
  78. GHNelson

    Where to buy dry fe from and how much to use

    ;) Gives you information on the bottom of the page regarding making the solution/dosing! Cheers hoggie
  79. GHNelson

    Where to buy dry fe from and how much to use

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chelated-Iron-Fe-EDDHA-7-To-supplement-Iron-in-the-planted-aquarium-50g-/253134804098?hash=item3af0029482 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chelated-Iron-Fe-DTPA-7-To-supplement-Iron-in-the-planted-aquarium-50g-/253134804106?hash=item3af002948a hoggie
  80. GHNelson

    EI, macronutrients schedule

    Hi Victor your making it a tad too complicated. This is my Standard Dosing regime for EI fertilizers......If I'm running Hi Tec. These are not set in stone, you can tweak them to suit your domestic daily routine, or which ever system your running Low or Hi Tec. My rest day from work is a...
  81. GHNelson

    NO3 and PO4, should we dose them with moderation?

    Hi Victor You probably need to reduce your lighting or add floating plants! Green thread algae is a pain to eradicate as it likes the same conditions as the plants! Remove as much as possible manually ....you could use this product below! Cheers hoggie
  82. GHNelson

    NO3 and PO4, should we dose them with moderation?

    They look pretty healthy.....:thumbup:
  83. GHNelson

    NO3 and PO4, should we dose them with moderation?

    Hi Victor if you have algae issues....you must look elsewhere for the cause or causes! Poor unhealthy growth in certain plants, is usually down to poor deployment of lighting and fluctuating Co2! Substrate can even play a part in poor growth....inert substrate like sand/gravel can be a problem...
  84. GHNelson

    NO3 and PO4, should we dose them with moderation?

    Hi Victor Dosing higher levels of fertilizer's do not cause algae issues! This is a old Urban Myth that we are trying to quell on this Forum......Very high lighting is one off the main instigators of various algae problems. Poor cleaning routine is another, test kit are unreliable at giving very...
  85. GHNelson

    Iron & coloration of water

    Should be about 5grams per 500ml of water!.....;)
  86. GHNelson

    Auto doser question?

    https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/guide-auto-dosing-ei-estimative-index-with-jebao-jecod-dp-series.37255/ Any containers will do! hoggie
  87. GHNelson

    AIO for low tech DIY

    Hi Just make 2 batches of 24 grams;) The 48 grams is correct for KNO3. This solution is based on a Tropica fertilizer recipe.....Plant Nutrition Plus. I think this is a old line and is discontinued? This is probably the same as the Tropica Specialised Fertiliser. The 5ml dosing is based on a...
  88. GHNelson

    Last go for some help

    https://www.aquasabi.com/nutrients/liquid-fertiliser/ Have a look ...Available various combination ferts/nutrients from one of our sponsors above! hoggie
  89. GHNelson

    All-in-one Macro & micro fertiliser

    Contamination and light....may cause mould.....use a well washed disinfected bottle! Keep in the dark!
  90. GHNelson

    Salts Solubility levels!

    Below are individual Salt Solubility's in water at 20 degrees. These levels could be less if mixed with other salts or if you mix with cold tap water! Potassium Nitrate.......................................31g per 100ml Potassium Phosphate................................ 22g per 100ml...
  91. GHNelson

    Aquarium Plant Food UK

    No problem;).
  92. GHNelson

    Aquarium Plant Food UK

    :thumbup:.....should show up in your account as a order! Try emailing or Re-order again! hoggie
  93. GHNelson

    Aquarium Plant Food UK

    Hi Barry I've placed a few orders previously....always had a Sales reply within about 30mins approximately! Have you checked your account! hoggie
  94. GHNelson

    Urea(prilled)

    :thumbup:;) https://ukaps.org/forum/threads/crystal-mountain.42683/page-7#post-477124 hoogie
  95. GHNelson

    Urea(prilled)

    Dissolves in water okay without crushing!....;)
  96. GHNelson

    Urea(prilled)

    Yes....indeed!
  97. GHNelson

    Urea(prilled)

    Hi Prill.....A prill is a small aggregate or globule of a material, most often a dry sphere, formed from a melted liquid. Probably meaning its not a powder....more like small pellets...roundish in shape! hoggie
  98. GHNelson

    EI and Iron Mixing....?

    Yes indeed!
  99. GHNelson

    EI and Iron Mixing....?

    Hi Chris I don't see the point in adding Micro as it is also included in the All in One dry fertilizer! Potassium Nitrate Monopotassium Phosphate Potassium Sulphate Magnesium Sulphate Heptahydrate Chelated Trace Elements ..which includes Iron! Cheers hoggie
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