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Bumping again. Still on the first 2 of these. Going strong for 7 years. ;) Not sure there is better quality for the money.

Agreeing or not agreeing does not change the situation unfortunatelly and this is sad truth. 3-4 active with skills to compete in IAPLC and get top 100. Might sound harsh but this is the reality.

If you let me comment about the limit on both tank size and limit on entries. The limit on top size in not quite necessary as it is very unlikely that you would get flooded with such size entries and on the other side if you ge any it is deserved to be seen. Planted aquariums of this size are...

10£ fee is a good idea to stop goldfish bowl entries as someone said. On the other hand number of entries could be unlimited and goldfish gang sponsoring and promoting the comp :) Dont think its introduced to pay for prizes as to get 250 entries is very optimistic. Plus they have to work hard at...

Why would you need to know the company? They are one of the biggest wholesalers in the trade so we should not know them. To organise something like this takes a lot of work and lets admit the prizes are very good. First year will be trial and error but it should improve in the future. One thing...

Such exciting news. Surprised not to see more interest on the topic :(

Its a rotating hobby. People get tired of wc in 2-3 years and dissapear.

I bet you can ignore the number of entrants restriction ;)

Get your scissors out guys. Some questionable criteria but overall pretty exciting. http://www.ukasc.co.uk/

Haha, thats cheaper than Twinstar diffuser :)

Has Amano himself registered on UKAPS undercover? :)

Dude, sorry to ruin your world. You have just paid 85£ for some water!

Took mine out few weeks ago, have not noticed any difference. Leaning towards crap :)

Good to see a wabi category and some UK entrants. Well done.

You will get your tank. Dont worry. It will be a nice early easter present.

Good man Pedro. Twinstar needs you :p

A revised feedback after a long testing period. Verdict: piece of junk in most cases unfortunately. I had different feeling about it with some moments of excitment also but in the end it is what it is. The unit might do the job but diffusers are well to fragile. Damn the things you cannot do...

I tried. The file was not big enough :) Next time. Seem like a nice contest. Had a silent year this one.

These are great units. You have 2 plugs so you can run 2 or all 4 bulbs or have a midday burst. Used several of these and still using 1 unit.

A very wrong plant selection for a shop display aquarium. I bet they are dreaming nightmares about the stems :) You want it to look good more or less all the time if its the only planted in the shop so strong middground with occasional slower growing stems at the back. Replanting the stems, not...

Yes post in the section. I recall they mentioned they can do undrilled.

I was told undrilled are possible. I would inquire somewhere.

The price wont be 1$ to 1£. It will be normal exchange. Plus if I am not mistaken the price includes delivery to your door. Dont quote me on that though. Stu you will have to eat some hats :p I think it is still manufactured in Europe so it should make things easier. There is no need to import...

Was very surprised not to see ADA at interzoo.

You lot (aquascapers) is a tiny part of the industry :p plus a very demanding one :) so companies cant really count on it. However I have noticed a lot of bigger german brands developing more aquascaping products during Interzoo visit. Denerrle, Tropica, JBL, most likely others also are all...

So the difference is double. No particular obsession with full setups. But it looks much better with bigger items to be complete (lights, tank and and cabinet). Its all personal choice in the end surely. I have always placed high demand on design. I understand its not everyones choice. Hope...

Hmm ok. But yes ES600 is not enough for 90. Having a light with only 1 metal halide? No thanks. Here we go again. Can do this can do that, can get cabinet elsewhere etc. Then its not a full system and the point is lost :) Yet to see anything close to Aquavas cabinet quality. The filter is...

You have selected wrong lights and forgot lily pipes :pit would be interesting to see the price comparison of a full TMC system. something tells the price might surprise few sceptics.

Controllable enough for scapers. Plus replaceable if it busts. How many solid units had to be returned cause of faults? There was no business model yet. Its just starting now. I do honestly hope George will bring changes but it all comes to money. Quality things are expensive to manufacture so I...

Take a deep breath and look what you get with the package guys ;) 120 does have 2 LED lighting units. Although there is an option to get it without the filter you pay only 200£ for a stainless steel one with japanese pump! Try to put 120 ADA system together, it will go over 5k. TMC and Aquavas...

Try them on facebook. You can also try asking TGM about it and about replacement diffusers.

To be honest there is no shop in this country which is worth visiting for an aquascaper. For planted aquarist maybe. Kind of surprising with strong economy and higher buying ability. Charterhouse is not worth a visit sorry. Been there. Nothing a scaper with a year of experience couldnt do. Sad.

Ye, certainly plants have to be best shape to ship. But lots can happen in transit. Its very interesting to hear such a bad feedback. Would have thought they have to be on top with tough competition these days. We need greenaqua branch in London ;)Its weird that they send different plants...

All i know it is extremely difficult to maintain a 100% feedback. We are deeling with perishable items here especially in regards of plants. I am sure any online NA supplier would be on top of their service with dry goods or advice but give the guys a break with live plants. The pricing policy...

Ye, this looks weird. Try Twinstar on facebook if they ignore emails. Curious to know what it is.

Try household limescale remover. I do really like my Twinstars now. Been sceptical I must admit. I do want them in all my tanks now. They are not magic but they do what they claim. My maintenance has reduced and both hardscape rock and glass are much cleaner now. I have been talking with...

They look crap.

I have tried to find out how to safely clean with something different than superge. Heard Twinstar is releasing special liquid soon. On the feedback note I am loving my 2 units and would like them in every tank now :( Having more than 5 aquariums with co2 does not help!

All the way for Londonbeergas. Yes the start is expensive but if you are in for a long journey makes it worth. Its by the way 24£ for either 3.15 or 6.35kg (same price). The problem of the larger bottles they are higher than usual and wont fit standard cabinets. Oustanding next day free delivery...

I will try to combine something fast and spontaneous like last year :)

PFK nominations are total fix and should be ignored! Its all business. AE dont advertise and dont get it. If you look at a shrimp retailers a runner up was nominated a shop which even DOES NOT EVEN SELL SHRIMP OR SHRIMP PRODUCTS plus has no clue about shrimp. That is all said... Well done PFK...

The rumours are true. It will be only win win for customers from what I have heard.

It wont kill it for sure. Might prevent it but cannot confirm that. It does not say it will kill it either though.

No it is not :)

Read you follow up. You will perfectly be good with gravel and EI. Nothing more to add.

Man, you should get your basics covered first and then possibly look into the substrates. Basics are co2 and nutrients. Not even light. Spending money on substrates would be my last thing on the list for the planted aquarium!

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I did not complain about people saying it does not work. I am fed up about people calling it snake oil or anything else really and even more about people saying shops are trying to sell snake oils. That is was what it read. Sorry if I got it wrong.

Mine is in...

In all history the majority of the ordinary crowd were in DENIAL with new things. Its ok people, its quite common for us mortals. Only the bravest made there ways :lol: while the rest were sleeping. There are many more ways to make money than selling snake oils these days and people feel very...

Quite excited to try mine after Viktors posts. Got it lying around in the box for couple months already :facepalm:

It is but they are in every day so it is easily arranged, just give them a ring.

Haha some fun. If you do manage to get it out Miranda you are up for a prize from me. A glass pipe with same blahblahblahblah happened :) Its not htat bad as Ians, the brush is stuck in the bend.

Yes I have read that topic. To some degree you are right saying about number of factors. From this device I would expect quite easily noticable results though. Anyways. Very typical reaction of the public to all things new. :)

On the other hand, why would a company create such an expensive device which would not work or be a total snake oil? Its amazing how easy it is to talk and bash it before it was even tested by anyone. I agree it cost a lot otherwise it would be tested already by more people. Until then its just...

Who is up for a test then? :) Sounds quite interesting but bit too expensive. Lets raise funds all together? :) To stop all rambo jambo.

High tech i am afraid. And a potential hazard to your health.

Small amount of nature style articles for tiny amount of the whole hobby, dont forget that. Hannover everyone again! Who is in?

Balls balls balls. Now that is a surprise. It could be seen coming though. Perhaps London and particularly Olympia is just too expensive to run something like that. It was too expensive for exhibitors and organisers likewise. Lots of silly restrictions in law as well, fish sales as an example...

If you are plant lover... 1) Add DIY co2 which cost you 1 spoon of sugar, 70-90p for yeast from any food shop and an empty fizzy drink botle. Google it 2)Add all the maintenance which comes with co2 not forgeting some sort of all in one fertiliser. Google it 3)Add easy foreground plant...

Not in there no, the only place would be at home but again it will have to win the space with current plans to get a 6ft high tech tank soon :eek: Just waiting for the rent contract renewal haha.

And who said Manzi is better than Redmoor? Check this out guys, watched like 10 times this weekend, found accidentallly while searching for vivariums paludariums as want to build one myself at home: Ant the timelapse:

Victor be smart and dont get involved further in this. I really wish admins review this and get Aquadream banned from ukaps as it happened on ASW before. Comes iaplc and here you have this man screeming again all over the world making a mess. I dont actually remember reading even one topic...

+1 :twisted: At least they tried.

For those who put both days, its about time to open aquatic addict rehab center :lol: I wont tell then how many days I will be there :geek:

I might pop in as well :lol:

I better not start then :lol:

The rest have a good chance to survive. Sorry to hear.

Even Amano sometimes gets bored: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcPF-AeI ... ure=relmfu :geek:

Got mine on Saturday. Is it just me or there is an issue with sharpness? Dont want to sound to critique as the works displayed and what CAU had done over the years is impressive.

Good to hear. What was the waiting time if you dont mind?

Noooo, never. Why would you need another monster :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Hi, dimensions sound good. I would go for full opti though and clear silicon. For same saving reasons. You might want to sell it one day and it will be easier. Plus a benefit of blue shine in glass all round. Substrate wise if you growing technique work there is no big difference what the...

http://www.littlegreencorner.com/setupt ... ening.html Incredible how much dedication was put in into preparing wood. Nice pictures of progress as well and brilliant result.

Hi, I never used them to be honest. Had no problems so far with multiple tanks. Maybe will start using but only when something happens. Definitely would not be putting styrofoam.

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Bump badabum :twisted: Just love them. Getting one with 3 and another one with 6 needle valves. Dont ask what for :mrgreen:

Bump... Couple more guys bought these and are happy ;)

My 2p. The picture look fabulous. I am sure most of the package will be spot on. You might want to replace few things whether initially or in the future like external heater or better filter. I have personal experience with All pond solutions. I am using their powerheads on all shrimp racks and...

And work hard, very hard. :P

Seen the scape today, looks beautiful on the till. The big vulcano scape is great as well.

I have been asked a lot about the manifold I use during aquatics live. Cant recommend enough these guys for co2 equipment. German quality for affordable price. Needle valves are very precise. I have two regulators from them and they both work perfect. One single valve and one with 3 needle...

Should I start making my own brand? :lol: Will make huge amount of money :) 5L bottle will make me 100L of liquid carbon :) Dont do that at home though. I am crazy and poor. Well I am not scared to be sued because we are not discussing any particular product or brand. Just a chemical. None...

Lol, i really doubt it.

I would make a post about liquid carbon a sticky for all new users!

It is unsafe for you, not for aquatics. Manufacturers care about money not about your health.

Well :D Just want people to read about it first. Saying that I use 50% solution to make my own Carbo which should be a no no :) for some people. According europe law it is forbidden to sell to public. Does not count on eBay :mrgreen: Oops, I did not say that :shifty: I am trying not to...

Just to add. Liquid Carbon works great but contains nasty chemical gluteraldehyde. I would advice you google it, yes yes, to be aware.

Yes it was done before as per above link. I think it might be organised regulary in London with more people contributing their work.

Just one species will not work. Why to think of something different at all if there were not even a normal competition in uk yet? Why to start with the limits?

You might strugle with the diffuser as it needs high pressure. Run co2 just through internal filter if you do.

Love them and was considering it for angels as well. Well combined kit. There are few 1200 new on eBay for a good price :wink: Didn't even know 1500 exist. Will keep an eye on second hand ones.

What I have noticed going through the results enormous number of Brazilians and quite few of them in top 100. 3 people in top 30 from Turkey :) Last year winner Pavel Bautin in 270 something... 6 entries from my country Lithuania as apposed to 2 last year. Quite weak performance from Poland this...

http://en.iaplc.com/results11/results11.html :thumbup: Congratulations to all participants. Hope we will be able to see pictures soon.

There is an exception in the rules for fish and shrimp. You are safe to send by RM special delivery. I am sure ebay has this exeption and it says that you can sell fish and shrimp only if you use special next day delivery.

I have heard that boiling it won't decrease tannins and even reach deeper layers of them. If you want to use it ASAP just go for it and change the water often. You can use something like carbon or seachem purigen in your filter. It should help.

I would leave the co2 on especially if you leave just one bulb. I think you can do that, your ballast should be electronic and allow to run just one bulb. I might be wrong though. Are you able to automatically dose ferts?

Hi, I would reduce the lighting time to maybe 5 hours and yes take out the reflectors before you go. 90w is not that high on your tank so you should be quite safe. With co2 replace the bottle if you can. If someone could do a water change in between it would be perfect.

I would indeed lower everything. Pity no one could do a waterchange. Mb at least one in 2 weeks would be good.