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  1. John Starkey

    Andyh's Journal "Green Beach" Update 01/03/2013

    Stunning looking scape Andy
  2. John Starkey

    700 litre - Boesemani-Stan. 😁

    I really like the look of this scape,once the plants fill in and mature it should look very nice, John.
  3. John Starkey

    120 x 55 x 55 Over and out.

    Re: 120 x 55 x 55 A couple of new pics Wow look's really healthy,i love the DOF through the middle,all in all another ok set up from you :lol: ,seriously though mate you keep knocking these out one after the other and they are all top notch :thumbup: , John.
  4. John Starkey

    120 x 55 x 55 Over and out.

    Re: 120 x 55 x 55 Last of the pics for a while Hi Mark,hope your feeling better,the setup look's stunning mate, John.
  5. John Starkey

    120 x 55 x 55 Over and out.

    Re: 120 x 55 x 55 'Ruby' Tank and cabinet arrive! WoooW i can't wait to see this up and running,it look's a stunning setup mate :thumbup: ,i can just see you now sat staring at it,idea's going through your head,don't keep us waiting too long, John.
  6. John Starkey

    FishBeasts 500 Ltr "Forests Edge" Video added

    That's a great looking tank,all that moss is a shrimp heaven,i like how you have the glosso growing up into the gaps on the slope,it give's good depth, John.
  7. John Starkey

    Stu's ADA Mini M nano - updated pics, page 12

    Re: Stu's ADA Mini M nano - Step by step on page 5 It's all looking very nice Stu,good growth already as well,an entry for aquatic's live me think's :thumbup: John.
  8. John Starkey

    Stu's ADA Mini M nano - updated pics, page 12

    Re: Stu's ADA Mini M nano - Step by step on page 5 Wow Stu,it look's pretty nice to me mate,ADA bling certainly look's top notch,i love the plant choice mate and can't wait to see it mature :thumbup: ,the nice thing about these little tank's is the sense of scale that can be achieved from...
  9. John Starkey

    Larry's Glade

    Re: Hi-tech Iwagumi Nano - questions, questions Hi,in my opinion you don't need the ADA soil for what you are aiming to achieve,i am not too sure if ADA soil leache's NKP into the water,i suspect not, plain old gravel will be fine because as you say you are not planning on planting anything...
  10. John Starkey

    Andyh's 190l Lounge tank (update 20-09-11)

    Re: Andyh's 190l Lounge tank (update 27-05-11) Looking good Andy,those lilly pipes need a good clean :lol: , john.
  11. John Starkey

    Stu's ADA Mini M nano - updated pics, page 12

    Re: Stu's ADA Mini M nano Cheers John. The plants are going in this week hopefully as my wife wants the conservatory table back Women hey, they just don't get do they :crazy: :lol: , John.
  12. John Starkey

    Tonys Mini-M - 90 days & its all over !

    Re: Tonys ADA Mini-M Hi Tony,i have been looking at the hardscape for sometime now and i can't help feeling there is too much in there,what's bugging me is the fact i can't see any space for the plants to grow into,especially in the last image, Just my thought's mate :thumbup: ,i'm sure...
  13. John Starkey

    Stu's ADA Mini M nano - updated pics, page 12

    Re: Stu's ADA Mini M nano Like the final scape Stu,glad to see nessie is still there mate :lol: ,when are the plant's going then ? John.
  14. John Starkey

    Tonys Mini-M - 90 days & its all over !

    Re: Tonys ADA Mini-M This will be good 2 mini M's being scaped at the same time :thumbup: ,good luck Tony quality gear from TGM too :thumbup: , john.
  15. John Starkey

    Dream of Eden -another Wabi Kusa attempt

    Very nice Antoni,i like the island you have created and as George mentioned the little splash of red is just right :thumbup:
  16. John Starkey

    Kodama (??) - Wabi - Choosing Fish??

    Oh mate,sorry too hear that,i hope it's not too restrictive for you, take care,john.
  17. John Starkey

    Kodama (??) - Wabi - Choosing Fish??

    Hi Gill,i din't mean to pry,but do you suffer from some sort of illness :?: ,as you say you have fallen over a few time's, john.
  18. John Starkey

    ADA Mini M - Rescape V3

    Lovely nano,i like how the wood breaks the surface, john.
  19. John Starkey

    GA in-store display - Moss forest 180L

    Hi Viktor,i cannot believe it,this aquascape is more or less what i have planned for my 80x40x40 setup,this is a superb example of an ADA nature aquarium,excellent work my friend, john.
  20. John Starkey

    New 4ft journal The Island 2 updated 11/09/2011 HELP

    Re: New 4ft journal The Island 2 Hi chilly,it's called Tonys 'Peacocks Crypt' ,take a look in the journals lower down,there is a link in his sigg, john.
  21. John Starkey

    Long-Term Low Maintenance 120cmx60x60 Tank (new video on page 6)

    Re: Low Maintenance 120cmx60x60 Tank (new video on page 8) Hi There,very nice looking tank,i like low maintenance setup's,it proves how healthy a planted tank keeps the water sweet with the sterbai breeding so well, john.
  22. John Starkey

    Stu's ADA Mini M nano - updated pics, page 12

    Re: Stu's ADA Mini M nano TGM backing hey,can't be bad mate,good luck to you with it Stu,i am sure it will be as good as your 90cm,quality looking kit too, john.
  23. John Starkey

    New 4ft journal The Island 2 updated 11/09/2011 HELP

    Re: New 4ft journal The Island 2 Hi Chilled,i like it mate,it sort of remind's me of Tony Swinney's island scape,good luck with this one mate, john.
  24. John Starkey

    60*30*40 Green Paradise HAC 5th place.

    Re: 60*30*40 Green Paradise [New Pictures] Very nice looking scape,very ADA style,the hc look,s a little yellow,perhaps lacking something, John.
  25. John Starkey

    Transparent Tank - the end

    Re: Mike's see-through tank challenge Nice to see the forum is getting out there and helping new comers :thumbup: ,i love the setup in the wall,very cool, just make sure you add plenty of fast growing plants, john.
  26. John Starkey

    English woodland Long overdue update

    Thanks Paulo,Sanj,and Ed, john.
  27. John Starkey

    120 x 55 x 55 Over and out.

    Re: 120 x 55 x 55 preview 'Ruby' This will be the next 6/7 months read when it,s setup,Guiessman lighting,very costly :wink: ,but i am sure the results will be tremendous, all the best with this one Mark :thumbup: , john.
  28. John Starkey

    ADA Mini M - Rescape V3

    Hi Viktor,i really like this the rescape,the wood layout is very natural looking and very good plant growth too, john.
  29. John Starkey

    Ian's Lounge Tank (no name)

    Hi Ian,the HC carpet looks uber healthy,is your pinafitida turning red yet ? good work john.
  30. John Starkey

    Krish's 60cm Rescape - 31 Week Old - Countdown to AGA

    Re: Krish's 60cm Rescape - 16 Week Old. Hi Krish,sorry to be so up front but i think your setup and plant,s would look 100% better if your husbandry was a bit more regular,the algae on the glass spoils your pics, good husbandry makes for better and more pleasing viewing, john.
  31. John Starkey

    Tall 250l - Y llechen ogof

    Interesting read,this will be something different,and i can,t wait to see how it all turns out, john.
  32. John Starkey

    [IWAGUMI] My First Iwagumi - Juwel Rio 125 (THE END)

    Stunning Paulo,that HC carpet is one of the best on here,it will be interesting to how the new plants change the overall look of the scape, john.
  33. John Starkey

    Steve's 60cm "The Science of Autumn" - New photos 21/04/11

    Re: Steve's 60cm "The Science of Autumn" - New photos 21/04/ Steve,o you should know better mate,Ann is becoming a hard nut to crack these,especially in the bedroom :evil: , :crazy: , :lol: :lol: , john
  34. John Starkey

    Forrest Bridge 300lt. Vid update 5 may. Emergent growth!

    Re: Forrest Bridge. update 21 apr, Pics Certainly got some good growth going on there, :thumbup: john.
  35. John Starkey

    Tom's Do!aqua20

    What about something like hygrophila polysperma rosenvig,keep it compact by trimming and it would look cool,i grew it my big tank and it grow,s very fast john
  36. John Starkey

    Tom's Mini M

    Re: Tom's Mini M - full shot 23/04 Hi Tom,just read all about your algae probs in this setup,i can,t think of anything to suggest apart from the extra water changes, do you use easy carbo ? john.
  37. John Starkey

    Tom's Do!aqua20

    Re: Tom's Do!aqua20 - Re-scape Hi Tom,i like the rescape,interestingly the vision i get with the way the rock,s sit,if you had a red plant in there it would look a volcano erupting :thumbup: ,nice little tank mate, What have you got planned next ? john.
  38. John Starkey

    English woodland Long overdue update

    Thank,s Steve,your always welcome mate,Ann enjoys your visit,s :thumbup: ,curry and few tinnies :lol: , john.
  39. John Starkey

    English woodland Long overdue update

    Don,t be jealous Tom,i just have green finger,s :geek: :lol: , john.
  40. John Starkey

    English woodland Long overdue update

    Thank,s garuf :thumbup: ,it did say 60ltr nano on the box :lol: ,what i enjoy most about is maintenance takes about 20 mins, john.
  41. John Starkey

    English woodland Long overdue update

    Thank,s George that means a lot from one so talented :thumbup: ,i am looking forward to my new tank but it will be a little longer yet as i am saving for it instead of raiding the saving,s account :lol: , john.
  42. John Starkey

    English woodland Long overdue update

    Hi Ben,the moss is very easy as it happen,s i trim it about every 3/4 weeks,itrimmed the stourgoyne back really hard and it,s carpeting well now, john.
  43. John Starkey

    English woodland Long overdue update

    Thanks you Sanj,i think 80x40x40 is big enough at my age,thats why i sold my 5 footer,loved it but it was hard work, john.
  44. John Starkey

    English woodland Long overdue update

    Thanks Mark, john.
  45. John Starkey

    George's Nano

    Blimey George,thats some rescape love the hydro carpet,i didn,t know pinafetida could be attached to wood, looks very nice mate, john.
  46. John Starkey

    Steve's 60cm "The Science of Autumn" - New photos 21/04/11

    Re: Steve's 60cm "The Science of Autumn" - New photos 21/04/ Great to see you back in the game Steve,o,that trip to vivarium certainly got the juices flowing didn,t it,i must say you have always come up with good composition and design,that bedroom shot is great even the wife thought so too...
  47. John Starkey

    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 Hi Ben,your original setup was nice,but i like the new one very much,it,s going to look very good when it,s grown in, john.
  48. John Starkey

    English woodland Long overdue update

    Hi all,sorry for the long over due update,not much really much to report,all the algae issues i had have been resolved and every thing is going well,i have changed the lights from one super fish 18w,two two 11w dennerle lights, i am now getting a nice red tinge in the pogostemon erectus and the...
  49. John Starkey

    Steve's nano - "Back in the Saddle" - New photos 21/04/11

    Re: Steve's "getting back on the horse" nano - Now with plan Looks very good steve,you have a knack for making a good looking scape with graded gravels,one too watch i think :thumbup: , john.
  50. John Starkey

    Double AquaQube "Divided by zero"

    Re: [post vivarium] Double AquaQube "Divided by zero" Light hood looks very good,well done you,hope it grows in well for you, john.
  51. John Starkey

    60cm "quemador lenta"...tank finished.

    Re: 60cm "quemador lenta"...new images Love this image,i would be happy to have this in my lounge :thumbup: , john.
  52. John Starkey

    60cm "quemador lenta"...tank finished.

    Re: 60cm "quemador lenta"...foreground tidy up. Superb mark,then i wouldn,t expect anything less from you these days,i see you got the blue background out in the last shot.
  53. John Starkey

    In here is my small Iwagium

    Impressive growth in three weeks :thumbup: ,welcome to ukaps.
  54. John Starkey

    "Wabi garden" - Wabi Kusa project

    Very nice indeed Antoni,i dont know what that plant is,but it is a very nice looking plant, john.
  55. John Starkey

    60cm "quemador lenta"...tank finished.

    Re: 60cm "quemador lenta"...foreground tidy up. Looks great as usual Mark,what have you got planned for your next scape ?,and will it be in the new four footer ?,i just received the complete works book in english by Amano,loads of inspiration to ponder over, john.
  56. John Starkey

    [IWAGUMI] My First Iwagumi - Juwel Rio 125 (THE END)

    Re: My First Iwagumi - Juwel Rio 125 If you want a red plant i would try ludwigia repens rubin,or rotala green if you want a green stem, john
  57. John Starkey

    "Wabi garden" - Wabi Kusa project

    Really very nice,i am showing the wife and she likes it very much,so i think i will get one :D , John.
  58. John Starkey

    [IWAGUMI] My First Iwagumi - Juwel Rio 125 (THE END)

    Re: My First Iwagumi - Juwel Rio 125 Hi Paulo,it looks very nice indeed,i used the compact in my 5 footer,only problem was,it didn,t stay very compact,it grew quite tall actually,hope it stays low for you as i feel if it grows tall it wont suit your scape, john
  59. John Starkey

    Double AquaQube "Divided by zero"

    Re: [post vivarium] Double AquaQube "Divided by zero" Hi Ghost,hope this go,s well for you as i want to see it grown in,certainly different and well done for trying something that Graeme pulled off so well, john.
  60. John Starkey

    60cm "quemador lenta"...tank finished.

    Re: 60cm "quemador lenta" @ 7/8 weeks What can i say,everything is superb as usual,i love that last image,like garuf said it would make a great book cover, John.
  61. John Starkey

    Tom's Mini M

    Re: Tom's Mini M - Otos and Shrimp Coming along very nicely now Tom,i really like the layout now that the plants are growing in and i can see an improvement in the diatoms, john.
  62. John Starkey

    60cm "quemador lenta"...tank finished.

    Re: 60cm "quemador lenta" how about this for an experiment. Yes i think it looks good with the open back john.
  63. John Starkey

    60 cm opti-white - Update

    Re: 60 cm opti-white i Dont see why it should be too much,is the output not controllable ? john.
  64. John Starkey

    +2.5ft Iwagumi Shallow Tank

    Superb looking scape prox,some very good growth in a short time :thumbup: , john.
  65. John Starkey

    60cm "quemador lenta"...tank finished.

    Re: 60cm "quemador lenta" how about this for an experiment. Looking good as usual mark,the 5 week growth comparison really shows how fast it has come on, enjoyable as usual to read, john.
  66. John Starkey

    [IWAGUMI] My First Iwagumi - Juwel Rio 125 (THE END)

    Re: My First Iwagumi - Juwel Rio 125 Hi paulo,thats a great looking start,i really like the dragon stone and the layout you have chosen,i would go for blyxa at the back personally,will follow this one , john.
  67. John Starkey

    80cmx45cmx45cm Low-Tech Opti White (Update: Fish Pics )

    Lovely fish,i had 3 footer many years ago,it had all barbs of some sort in but always loved watching the male odessa barbs displaying to each other, looks great Mark, john.
  68. John Starkey

    My rio 240 planted discus tank

    Get some purigen to give you crystal clear water,I'll be amazed if that dosen,t do it,you can regenerate it too, John
  69. John Starkey

    Floresta Amazônica

    I do two per week,first one 25%,second one 50% after a good clean all round,plant trim and so on, john.
  70. John Starkey

    Floresta Amazônica

    Hi Luis,it looks very nice,i like the layout with the island look on the left,and the open lower side on the right :thumbup:,personally i would do 2 water changes a week,buy hey ho thats a personal choice, john.
  71. John Starkey

    Nano Tor, Andyh's 35l

    Re: Nano Tor, Andyh's 35l (Great Growth with ADA) Hi Andy,i went over to ADA ferts a week ago,Brighty K,Step 2,and Special shade,the change in my water clarity and plant growth is great in just one week, I have heard great things about the ferts from the german guy,which George,Mark and Dan...
  72. John Starkey

    Tom's Mini M

    Hi Tom,if you look closely at some Amano,s tanks there is a lot of algae present, John.
  73. John Starkey

    30 cm nature aquarium

    Hi Jek,i would say your algae probs are due to poor circulation and flow,those stones are big and will seriously restrict circulation, look at addressing this,up your water changes too every other day,up your co2,and get in there and clean it off every day if need be,you will beat it this way...
  74. John Starkey

    300L MA store tank - First trim

    I am a bit concerned about you chilly spotting that :lol: ,tank is looking super swish Tony,i see what you mean about the stone thats slipped down,easily fixed though,all in all exellent scape :thumbup: , john.
  75. John Starkey

    60cm "quemador lenta"...tank finished.

    Re: 60cm "quemador lenta" Approval needed I have been fishkeeping since I was about 12,so that 45 years and I only ever declor at initial set up,I do two water changes a week and never use dechlorinator, But saying all that if I had a big setup and was doing large water changes then I think I...
  76. John Starkey

    Angela's Roma 240L

    Looks great Angela,a few more plants would help keep any algae issuses at bay,love the fishless cycle thing it's the way to go, John
  77. John Starkey

    Once upon a time at the riverbank - Final update

    Hi Andy,it's been a real pleasure following this journal,smashing long term scape (which is my thing),good luck with the new one can't wait to see what you do, John
  78. John Starkey

    Angela's Roma 240L

    Good luck with it angela,make sure your son does two water changes a week for you, regards, john.
  79. John Starkey

    1600 Gallon update

    Lovely discus setup Tom, john.
  80. John Starkey

    George's Nano

    Hi George,seeing the difference proper lighting makes to indoor shots i may have splash some cash :lol: , nano is still plodding on nicely albeit slowly :thumbup: , regards, john.
  81. John Starkey

    Nano Tor, Andyh's 35l

    Re: Nano Tor, Andyh's 35l (cleaned and pruned) Thats rotten luck Andy with the co2 mishap,the scape still looks very nice :thumbup: , take care john.
  82. John Starkey

    60cm "quemador lenta"...tank finished.

    Re: 60cm "quemador lenta" overcoming diatoms I tried that plant when i had my 150cm,didn,t do that well but that was probably due to me being new to the planted scene,i am sure mark would do it justice, regards, john.
  83. John Starkey

    Fec's 90cm opti-white "Sticks n Stones" 9 months on

    Hi Ben,just read this from start to date,its a lovely aquascape,i love the foreground especially now the the plants have softened the edges so to speak, cracking job John.
  84. John Starkey

    60cm "quemador lenta"...tank finished.

    Re: 60cm "quemador lenta" overcoming diatoms Coming along nicely Mark,cant help thinking some sort of red leafed plant would help in there somewhere, regards, john.
  85. John Starkey

    +2.5ft Iwagumi Shallow Tank

    Hi Prox,great looking scape still,the growth is great,that borneo wild ferts,is available in the uk i wouldn,t mind trying that,i get the feeling you don,t live in the uk, regards, john.
  86. John Starkey

    80cmx45cmx45cm Low-Tech Opti White (Update: Fish Pics )

    Re: 80cmx45cmx45cm Low-Tech Opti White Its a pretty good looking start,watch out for the diatoms as your filter matures,try to do two water changes a week at least,and don,t have too long a photoperiod at first,usual starting place for me is 6hrs, good luck John.
  87. John Starkey

    Tom's Mini M

    Re: Tom's Mini M - 15/02 Tenellus deficiency help!? Looking nice tom :thumbup: , regards, john.
  88. John Starkey

    Forest Lament

    Re: My 80cm I can bring you some xmas moss when i do manage to get to yours mate, regards, john.
  89. John Starkey

    Forest Lament

    Re: My 80cm This will look great when it matures mate,i love the tree stump theme, are you gonna add any moss to the wood ?, I can,t help you with the lighting mate i have never used any,what make did you go for in the end,and also can i come over some time,be good to see ya :thumbup: ...
  90. John Starkey

    30 cm nature aquarium

    Hi Jek,nice little nano developing here,i love the dragon stone,good luck with it and keep us posted with some more pics, regards, john.
  91. John Starkey

    60cm "quemador lenta"...tank finished.

    Re: 60cm new ferts and update pics "quemador lenta" Great reading as usual Mark,things are looking very good,all nice and lush :thumbup: , regards, john.
  92. John Starkey

    300L MA store tank - First trim

    Hi Tony,i have been following this since day one,and what a cracking job you have done,love the layout and the planting,its going to look great when its grown in, My local MA are moving to new site across worcester and David the owner has asked me if i would be interested in doing a low light...
  93. John Starkey

    [NANO] 15l Opti Nano - New Scape

    Re: 15l Opti Nano Something different for you to play with Paulo :thumbup: ,as it looks at the moment the only i am not keen on is the purple looking stone,but i am sure with plants around them they will blend in nicely, good start mate John.
  94. John Starkey

    my soft water discus island

    Hi Alan,lovely looking setup but my only reservation is the inclusion of the plecs,i kept discus for a number of years and i once had a plec and they can attach to the side of the discus during the dark hours when lights are off,it does leave a nasty welt on the fish, regards, john.
  95. John Starkey

    +2.5ft Iwagumi Shallow Tank

    Very nice looking setup,the growth rate is very impressive,i am considering a shallow setup but i have to convince the wife :roll: regards, john.
  96. John Starkey

    60cm "quemador lenta"...tank finished.

    Re: 60cm Nature Aquarium.Planted Always a joy to read your journals Mark,looks like another stunner in the making from Ukaps finest plant grower/aquascaper John
  97. John Starkey

    English woodland Long overdue update

    Re: English woodland (Shock horror) Hi All,i dont get to see my setup with the lights on monday to friday as i work 3pm to midnight at the moment,to my shock and horror, when the lights came on saturday afternoon i was greeted with BBA every where :evil: ,the only thing i did was turn the co2...
  98. John Starkey

    Steve's Vivarium 2011 nano.

    Ring me in the morning as i have a photo shoot in the afternoon, cheers john.
  99. John Starkey

    Steve's Vivarium 2011 nano.

    Hi steve,i have a small bag of flora base you can have,scape has potential mate and i like the plant choice, give me a ring about the soil, regards, john.
  100. John Starkey

    English woodland Long overdue update

    Re: English woodland (Picture update 4th dec) Thanks everyone for the kind comments,Sam the shrimps are doing ok,only lost one , regards, john.
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