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Tank testing done today. No surprises and everything seems stable. GH and KH both up to 6 which is somewhere I'm happy with. New water change tank arrived last week so I've got 80Lt + of volume there. I've set it to add 2.5it per day, which is roughly 8/10% WC per week after evaporation...

so my first 3 week trip away was a successful in that nothing melted, nothing died. We had a little issue, with the weir was letting water under the plastic, meaning it was forcing water up through the sand behind the waterfall. No water was coming over the waterfall. There was a dusting of...

I love it

Brought my levels up to 6dGH and 3dkh over 24 hours with a mix of water changes, a little buffer into the tank and a little bicarb into the tank. WC setup to last 22 days, bicarb dosing setup to 15ml per day, concentration is 20ml (4tsp) bicarb per lt. Also worked out my water volume after...

this was based on the recommendations for the shrimp. Using these as target values previously gave me a really healthy colony.

so today was mostly about chilling and doing the little bits round the house ready to go offshore. I decided to start my parameter diary again from scratch, i had a look at the readings and comments, all the memories came flooding back of the old tank in my hobby room. So we're at a starting...

little update

So everything is in and settling down nicely. Few little jobs to do but the biggest focus now is just to leave it alone to settle and grow out. Dosing unit has had a little service, containers cleaned, lines primed and all setup. I used a dose for each channel much lower than I last did...

Well the last 2 days have been massive progress. Almost unexpectedly everything turned up yesterday to get it all finished. Pipework went without dramas, acrylic, expanding foam, Rockwood, substrate etc in today. I've popped a canister on to polish the water (with a little carbon too) and...

More progress today, drilled the holes in the bottom. Nerve wracking at best. Worked on the design for the upper and lower step downs Then setup my temperature sensors for the home controller Waiting for a delivery of acrylic, pipework, pebbles, maxijet pumps and some hose.

Little bit of progress today. Few deliveries. Potted the hairgrass to grow out a bit until things are ready. All dosing lines and electrics sorted, light brackets in. Fake ivy in place to cover everything. Tonight's plan, make some mock up's of the rock walls.

The cabinet is kitchen cabinets, matching the one I made my tv unit from.

Oh yea, also popped my canvas up. It should fit in lovely with the colour scheme and the rockwork

Bit of painting on the back and both ends today. Holes made in top of stand and outside wall for waste drain. Gave a trim and tidy up of the stuff in the holding tank, ditched quite a lot of the stuff that isn't coming across. Few bits under here too, the little tank is going to be for...

Build started on new system to finally get the temp tank gone. Can't wait to have rivers edge back running. Overall the system went exacly as I hoped, there's a few little tweaks to this one from the one in the rental house, mostly just aesthetics. Pipework size for the Ehiem Pro 4+ bigger...

I never got back to updating this thread, tank was look amazing then I moved house. Everything went in a temp tank and is on life support. Finally got bits for a new cabinet and tank ordered so will update here as I bring it back to life.

I have to say I absolutely can't fault it. It's not missed a feeding, hasn't disconnected from the network or anything. It answers immediately to alexa commands too. I need to do an update to this thread. Tanks looking good.

Following this with interest. I'm in a similar situation as you, back into the hobby, after being on here last in 2011. This time round having the finances to do things properly. Looking forward to seeing how much you can keep out of the display, I'm also not keen to have equipment on show, in...

So that's me away to the Rig for my first 3 week trip since setting the system up. Things seem pretty settled and stable so far. I've got a CCTV camera pointing at the tank and can monitor a few things, but planning some extra things over the next little while for further piece of mind. I...

It was a half dozen little pygmy corys!

Decided as the auto feeder feeds a little too much I need a few more fish in the tank. Flirtation, or parameters and hiding spotsare not a problem so why not. Any guesses what's acclimating?

So today was a little cabinet tidy, sort plugs, label things up and added an old Samsung tablet so I can control the lights, filter and water changer.

New plants in today, decided to raise the Fluval light to ensure all the plants at the back of the shallow section were covered. Easier for trimming too.

Little update. Eheim 5e 600t filter arrived and all setup. Decent bit of kit but I've given up with the network side of it for the night. Also my plant order from Aqua essentials came, but that's waiting till the morning now. Can't wait.

I don't think it's more than a couple of hours a week

D-D made these in conjunction with Kamoer who make medical grade stuff, also they made my 3 channel unit which is still going now after 10 years. As you say normally they are used to only do a few dozen ml per day in the hobby, but they are estimated at least 2000 hours for the pump motor and...

Yea it's a height setting overflow with a shrimp safe mesh cover. Also allows for floating plant/leaves clogging etc. With the dosing pump I'm dripping directly to a high flow area, so I'm fairly confident the water is mixing fully. Mathematically it's definitely removing some of the new...

And some plants arrived today with the main delivery due tomorrow.

Automating done today with D-D P1 setup for auto adding fresh water. Water overflows to drum (rented property so cannot feed to drain) Dosing of Easy carbo and TNC (diluted 10:1 for easier dosing). And auto feeder

Bit of progress last night and got £120 plant order from Aqua essentials plus my new filter coming from charterhouse as we speak

As I'm going to spend my next 3 wks getting things ready slowly, then fill it in 6 weeks when I'm home from my next trip I decided to take some of the grass from my existing little tank and use the DSM to propagate more. Using the fluval light on my desk to grow them

So woke up at midnight and decided to get a few parcels unpacked etc Just waiting on the tank and filter now

Yea on a rig. I've just swapped rigs and taken a demotion as covid parked 75% of our fleet (drilling) but it's looking promising to get my own role back at the end of the year. The whole industry isn't what it was though.

most of the kit has now arrived. I get home from offshore tomorrow and am going to shop for rock and more wood Friday. It's getting exciting!

Such a sook!!! Glad you have joined xxxxx

Current system with Ehiem Eco and hydor external filter.

So after about 9 years after i shut down the tank from my last journal - Forrest Bridge - I have finally decided to get back into my planted tanks properly. I've never not had a few tanks on the go, I went down the full on SPS reef route but always missed my FW tanks and especially the fish...

Up to Date image 17/05/2022 Kit List - updated may 22 Diversa 100*50*50 aquarium Lighting - Fluval planted 3.0 Filter - Eheim Professional 5e 600T Dosing Pump - Kamoer 3 Channel Water Change Pump - D-D P1 Feeding - Ehiem Auto Feeder & tuya smart feeder Jebao powerhead 2x maxijet pumps...

Hi jenks, Welcome to Ukaps. :) I've not posted in a while on here but there are no changes lol I'd recommend the compost however be patient and try not to disturb it too much till its settled. The water clouds quickly before roots take hold etc. Where abouts are you from fella?

Thats stunning mate!!!

I managed to find 15 baby platys in there yesterday and put them in the kitchen tank lmao

I'll let the vid do all the talking ;)

Re: Forrest Bridge. update 21 apr, Pics Thanks guys. I've played around with the the way the stems sit and let a little more light down to the from whilst also trying to get more hygrophillia to grow out the top ;) I've moved the right hand power head down a little to try and push move of the...

Re: Forrest Bridge. update 13 mar, Pics I've just got back from being away and I was surprised at the amount of growth... Heres the pics :) Further updates soon :)

Re: 200l planted aquarium with hc carpet advice needed pleas am I right in thinking thats newly planted HC? how many pots?

Re: Forrest Bridge. Update 24 Feb, Pics Just a very quick update, no new pics at the mo. I've removed the 6 cloud minnows to see if I can breed them in a smaller tank of their own, will put them back in a few weeks. I replaced the heater as I got it second hand with the tank and did not know...

Decided today I wanted something new for my fish... couldn't decide what lol It was then I realised I keep banging on at the wife about spending less and starting to save so I should do the same... moreover I have loads of equipment just stilling doing nothing in the attic. Thats when it hit...

Re: Forrest Bridge. Update 19 Feb, new plants, lights and pi Quick update :) Not really done alot to the tank since the big crop... not really had to :) Things are looking pretty good on the whole. Theres a little BBA on the rocks dead front center but they've had that for ages and I'm...

PICS PICS lol Glad you got some bits and bobs off the guys :)

Re: Forrest Bridge. Update 29 jan, new plants and pics Right, new bulbs arrived today and they are MUCH better. Colours looking alot less washed out :) eres some updated pics after a Massive crop and rearange. Also the colouring from the new bulbs in much better :) Amano...

Fozz, I'm stunned. That tank is looking lovely, everthings looking really green and healthy. I love the layout too. ~I'm not trying to blow smoke up your you know what, I like to be critiacal tbh. Keep it up :) :) :)

Re: Forrest Bridge. Update 29 jan, new plants and pics Oh crap yea..... ~Ummmmmmm...... I've cropped all the stems right back to nearly nothing to get rid of all the old straggly growth so the left hand side of the tank looks really bare! Also removed and replanted the right hand side...

I'm really loving the rock placement. I can never get mine to look right so have to hide them with moss lol Both tanks looking good :)

Re: Forrest Bridge. Update 29 jan, new plants and pics WOW!!!!!! Got back last night after nearly 2 weeks away, I was shocked at the growth! I've only seen the tank with the moonlights on as it was late but WOW!!! lol Will take pics later :)

lol... it is bright!!! She absolutely loves it! They are deffinately venus guppies. They are a different shape from the Endlers (I've got 6 endlers in another tank) and where the endlers have a plain body colour with colourings ontop these have a bright yellow body and bright colouring ontop...

Cheers guys. I was meaning to subscribe anyway, gives me something to read when I'm away. We even got the stones free from our local shop as I was in buying a new korialia at the same time :)

I might look into doing a few plants, we'll have to see! I make the time after 8 and before midnight.... I don't sleep much lol I'm getting alot more rock in a couple of weeks as its not enough now I've upgraded the tank size, also I'm going to stock a couple of clowns (keeps the little one...

Just thought I would share my newest tank with you all. This is my 100lt marine tank which currently has no stocking bar the life which arrived on the live rock. Will be adding fish in a fortnight and will add a little to the journal here and there but won't put alot of detail as this is...

Re: Forrest Bridge. Update 28 Jan. 6min Vid Just a very quick update here as I'm away for two weeks as of tomorrow. The water has almost completely cleared but a combo of the lighting and my camera skills makes it look alot worse that it is lol Theres been a noticable increase in growth since...

Just a very quick one. Was asked to post a pic of my other tanks earlier so thought it better to start a journal. This is the 8lt tank we got free with my PFK subscrtiption. Rather than go spending more cash on scaping/stocking we just used stuff we already had or in the case of the fish and...

Now I hope I don't dissapoint you here but there are no lilly pads envolved in this tank lol This is the tank in my daughters bedroom. She is 4 and has picked everything thats in the tank including a few things she wanted from mine (moss and cuttings). I asked her to name the tank and this is...

Looks nice buddy. Lovely looking betta!

Re: Forrest Bridge. Update 28 Jan. 6min Vid The black sand is Seachem flourite sand and the rest is Westland aquatic compost from Dobbies garden center. Its a really sandy soil and was perfect for the natural look. The rocks all looked BLACK as black could be when I put them in the tank, is...

Re: Forrest Bridge. Update 23 Jan. Whoops! Well, the waters cleared up alot :) I'm absolutely loving the new lights, the substrate move went well and I think its much better. Rather than a load of pics I've taken a 6 min video which shows the fish enjoying their enviroment. Not the cory...

Re: The laughing Budda mountain! I'm liking that alot bud :)

Re: Forrest Bridge. Update 23 Jan. Whoops! Its not looking too bad to be honest. I moved alot more yesterday then did about a 300% waterchange lol Heres a today pic Lights, Its come with 10000k bulbs so I've got a basket on lamp specs with osram 840s and 880s ready for pay day. Also...

Re: Forrest Bridge. Update 23 Jan. Whoops! New lights have arived!!!!! gonna unpack them and have a look then decide if I'm just going to fit them today or not! :)

Re: Forrest Bridge. Update 23 Jan. Whoops! thats no green water! Thats the sand/earth churned up lol

Re: Forrest Bridge. Update 08 01 2011 Took a couple of before shots and planned to do a thorough look around and clean up tonight. I've lost a Glass catfish and 2 endlers guppies this week (I just can't find them) and my Female Cobalt gourami got badly attacked by the male snd didn't make it...

Re: My 20 gallon! Probably the youngest member on here. Gutted bud :( I lost one of my Cobalt Gouramis yesterday morning. She had been attacked by the male and I had her in a breeding enclosure to see if she would recover. Poor wee thing. Was it another gourami picking on yours?

Re: My 20 gallon! Probably the youngest member on here. much better that cider and god knows what else on a street corner! Rather be arms deep in warm water than getting chased by a hoodie for going down the wrong lane any day lol

Re: My 20 gallon! Probably the youngest member on here. Nice little setup going on there. MUCH respect fella!

Re: Andyh's 190l Lounge tank (update 14/12/10) stunning... no other words for it!

Wow, I really like that :) Same idea with the tint film as me! What are you stocking it with?

Re: Forrest Bridge. Update 03 01 2011 Tools out, Can't believe all this even though the tank was sorted on Tuesday night!!! Sheesh Now a quick feed to distract before adding the newbies, Now, without further adoo.... My new Cobalt Gouramis and my new Honey Gouramis :) And the...

Re: Forrest Bridge. Update 03 01 2011 Update 08 Jan 2011 I've been away for a few days, and got home this afternoon. Got in looking forward to doing LOTS of pet related stuff lol Firstly check the main tank.... Lots of floating plants to sort out later but other than that things look pretty...

Re: Forrest Bridge. Update 03 01 2011 And a quick vid, algae visable at around 50 secs :(

Re: Forrest Bridge. Update 03 01 2011 Thanks bud :) Its not quite a pile though ;) I built up the back with soil so at the back the soil/sand depth goes right to the bottom. The cliff is placed infront and I used bonsi potting mesh in the soil to support it in places to stop it all moving...

Update 03 Jan Right, another week of replanting HC and the odd little play and trim along the way. Firstly, what have I learned this week? Corys are the least helpfull fish when trying to grow an HC carpet! Every morning I am replanting the ever dwindling amount of HC. The corys have now...

Re: Along time coming.... Forrest Bridge! Bet its better on the fuel than mine though lol Mines a Cammed 2.6!

Re: Along time coming.... Forrest Bridge! 2 bucket all the way bud ;) The megs was a gift, my usual fare is Poorboys black hole (iirc), really retains the depth between machine polishes! Loving the Astra bud, was toying with white wheels and it goes to show.... they look the danglies!

Re: Along time coming.... Forrest Bridge! ianho, thanks for pointing out about the Spider Sword :) I went into P@H and they really couldn't be helpfull enough. They took my point, offered exchange and even removed the stuff they still had from the display lol Got some more Vallisneria nana to...

Re: Along time coming.... Forrest Bridge! Found out about the plant. Its a spider plant or pongol sword. Its NON Aquatic!!! Whoops. Will be looking for a refund from P@H later this afternoon! Cheers buddy :)

Re: Along time coming.... Forrest Bridge! Arrrggghhhhhh!!! I am sick of pulling clumps of HC from the powerheads and strainers and replanting it! Think its got something to do with the Corys and Platys :(

Along time coming.... Forrest Bridge! Cheers dave. I'm going to compile a list of links to my bedtime reading and some of the products I've used either later tonight or tomorrow. Can't wait to see how it develops either lol

Re: Along time coming.... Forrest Bridge! The long grass type one? I bought it from P@H, I was under the impression they only deal with Tropica so assumed that it would be aquatic. I will look into it though and find out :) Hopefully I can keep the Journal interesting to keep those who I...

Re: Along time coming.... Forrest Bridge! A couple of the "Guys" And lastly my secret weapon!!!! Behind the rockwork I have a cave system created using Plastic tubing meant for hamsters. The cave system is about 6 inches back behind the face, about 6 inches below the raised forrest and is...

Re: Along time coming.... Forrest Bridge! The raised forrest The cliff face The bridge (its deceiving, you could easily get your fist in the gap underneath it) Hello!!! One of the 3 remaining leaves on the sword after the BBA :(

Re: Along time coming.... Forrest Bridge! The scape. From left

Re: Along time coming.... Forrest Bridge! 3000lt cheapo pump, on 24/7 Korilla 2300lt pump, comes on with CO2 and off with lights. Outlet from Ehiem, enriched with CO2. Currently comes straight out below the Korilla and is below the spraybar. Current can be seen to push the water from this...

Re: Along time coming.... Forrest Bridge! Heres some shots of the equipment Waterchange kit and electric pump Ehiem Ecco and CO2 reactor. Aqua one CF1200 & FE The Reg All timed and labled, hopefully make life alot easier lol

Re: Along time coming.... Forrest Bridge! So.... The Spec! Tank 300lt Aqua one bowfront with stand. Filtration Aqua one CF1200 Ehiem ecco pro 130 (600lt) Korilla 2? (2300lt) powerhead Korilla copy 3000lt of ebay (cheap as hell :) ) Lighting 2x 30w T8's. Osram 840 and Osram 880 lamps chosen...

After planning for nearly 6 months here, Finally is "Forrest Bridge". I'll start with a little (if boring) intro for those who don't know me. I've liked the idea of getting a tank for a long long time and have a good friend who works in local tropical fish shop. In April this year I got...

I had considdered it but I like my fishies lol The sleeping arrangements aren't final as theres 3 other tanks in the house that could house some. The Danios might stay in the 80lt plant Grow out tank along with the corys and minnows. Theres a surprise entry also as my wifes just emailed me...

32 days to go :)

really coming on buddy :)

T-40 days lol

Forgot to add, will be needing lots of moss soon lol

Having spent a bit of time learning and a little bit of cash (read alot) in the process I have everything I need to start my new project. I'm returning to the UK in December and have picked a date to begin "Forrest bridge". Here's the basic setup; Tank Aqua one 300lt Bowfront and stand...