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    Johns 717l / 157G Tank

    Im moving and it wont fit ? Hi Im moving and it wont fit (eek) Please see http://ukaps.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=1678 A sad day John B
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    Johns 717l / 157G Tank

    A full shot, not sure my photographic skills are that great (but im getting there) Regards John Berman
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    Johns 717l / 157G Tank

    Hi Growth does not seem to be an issue. See what I mean Regards John B The plants are a bit greener in real life, my photo skills seem to lighten everything a touch
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    Johns 717l / 157G Tank

    Hi Sorry for the slow reply (had to seek advice) its: Heteranthera Zosterfolia Regards JohnB
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    Johns 717l / 157G Tank

    Afternoon Well things seem to be going from strength to strength I’m on 25% bi weekly water changes (it’s a slick routine now), water testing shows that all is well, I’m using Tropica with N and P and the plants seem to be flourishing and the algae has stopped producing now (I take more...
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    Johns 717l / 157G Tank

    Daniel I have no idea ?, the closest thing I can find online is here http://www.theplantedtank.co.uk/algae.htm I think its Rhizoclonium ? Description Strands of fine green or brownish threads which are soft and slimy. Cause Low CO2. Low nutrient levels. General lack of maintenance. Removal...
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    Johns 717l / 157G Tank

    Thanks for the Media tips. I have been manually removing the algae on water change days, its not the simplest job, I found a bottle brush does the job best, sort of twist it round the algae and it collects loads. Ive noticed since Im using the Tropica with N and P that its starting to decrease...
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    Johns 717l / 157G Tank

    Hi all Well it will be 5 weeks this coming Wednesday and Its all going well so far?, I do have a bit of an algae issue but its dying down, yes there is a lot left but compared to a week ago its so much better. I was doing weekly with Tropica, since swapping to Tropica + which contains N and P...
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    Johns 717l / 157G Tank

    Well it’s been a while since I have posted an update. The tank has been running for two and a half weeks now. Overall I think things are going well, plants are all growing, I pruned quite hard a week ago, damm they grow fast. Cutting grass underwater was an interesting experience, collecting...
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    Johns 717l / 157G Tank

    Evening all It’s been a while so an update (with the odd question), sorry no pics as camera has died So it was two weeks on Saturday, overall things are going well I think, I have been doing a weekly change of 50% and 25% in the middle of the week, all the plants are growing like crazy and I...
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    Johns 717l / 157G Tank

    Hi Well did my first tank change today and changed 50%, quite a painless exercise (god forbid when I get a water meter) Everything is growing well and pearling a treat now – I noticed more pearling once the filters were turned off. So im refilling via the tap, does it matter when the...
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    Johns 717l / 157G Tank

    CO2 Update So I installed a drop checker, here is progress 10.00 am Drop checker installed, colour Blue 11.00 am CO2 Comes on 12.00 am Lights come on 12.30 pm Pearling seems to start 14.30 Pearling well Drop checker now a greenish color ? I think overall with the amount of plants etc im on the...
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    Johns 717l / 157G Tank

    Thanks to all for the helpful comments. IVe installed a drop checker as advised. I can see some of the plants pearling which is good, but only some of them, do all plants do this or are some more prolific than others ? John B
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    Johns 717l / 157G Tank

    Well got some plants in, im no aquatic gardener, however I like it, im aware that it wont be long and I shall be pruning but we will see how it goes The pictures are below, I have planted; Limnophilla aromatica Rotala wallichii Hygrophilla corymbosa Hygrophila rosae australis Heteranthera...
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    Johns 717l / 157G Tank

    Some progress so here is an update. Received a further 9 bags of eco-complete today adding them to the existing 4 makes a total of 13 bags (20lbs bags) so I have had a go at scaping, deliberately avoided keeping everything square, so eco added and wood positioned and rocks. Added the Hydro 300w...
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    Johns 717l / 157G Tank

    It was all me, a proper lokk and it fits no problem. Thanks John B
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    Johns 717l / 157G Tank

    Noted, I have other media, leaving the foam till after next week when i add another 200lbs of substrate, then i will put the real media in Nope have to stand on cofee table, floor to top of tank is 58 inches Yes im planning two feeds (got 2 cylinders from BOC) Well thats what i thought ...
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    Johns 717l / 157G Tank

    Hi So after receiving so much assistance so far thought I would start a journal and see how it goes The aim is for a planted community tank, the setup is: Tank Rena Aqualife 200 x 50 Volume in litres: 717 Tank Volume in imperial gallons: 157 Water Volume in imperial gallons: 146 Filtration...
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