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I honestly believe you can use any soil you want to, also as theres no livestock to worry about i would definitely try it, experimenting is what wabis are all about :)

Its very easy to get in the uk :) This is just one shop that stocks it ;) Keto Tsuchi Bonsai Soil - 1 litre

As tim has said a 2ft is imo the perfect size to start with but you have to also think about tank shape again imo a standard 24x12x12 or 15 is much easier to get good flow in where as some of the shallower tanks such as tmc's 24x12x18 wide take a bit more experimenting to get good flow and co2...

I aleays used TA-Aquaculture although hes now emergrated to malta he still ships to the uk :)

Not very helpful I know but I looked into this for a long time and the conclusion I came to is that theres no best method, plants grown wabi style dont really need a rich substrate theres examples on the net of wabis with just plain sand, Have a look on you tube theres loads of videos on wabi...

For me its been getting back in to planted tanks and getting back on this forum :) its turning out to be very expensive in areas I never thought of such as needing to buy a proper camera because of some of the superb pictures of fish, shrimp and tanks on here and I blame that on George and tom ;)

How about some dwarf puffers ? They wont eliminate the snails but will control numbers and if you tanks suitable would make a nice addition :)

Lol of cause you are I asked you the other day lol ill pm you ;)

Where are based ?

Thats what Ive heard

I had 4 thay size when I was breeding fish mine were custom built I dont think ive come across an off the shelf tank that size, maybe clearseal ? They might do that as a standard but no idea where you could order one from

The best place to start would be reading through the tutorials in the tutorial section then anything your unsure of ask as a specific question as your above post is just to difficult to answer in one hit, Dont worry about ceg he always has everyones best interest at heart and the way he answers...

Same as sam, quick easy and effective

Looks very reasonable to me the only thing I would say is the botia striata, ive read many many posts about them eating shrimp, but ive also read many that say its not an issue so it might be worth keeping an eye on them

Thanks guys :)

Sorry for the highjack :( Bigtom, did the aqua soil have any effect on lowering ph? I bought a bag last week and cant decided wether to use tap water (ph 8.2) or ro water Mark

I think most are water proof my youngest daughter has got one of those cheap ones from asda with disney Princess on it and thats fully submersible and only cost about £7

I would guess there alright but im not confident enough to say yes 100% safe, someone on here will know for certain though ;)

Possibly cherry ? Or beech ?

Thanks nath I may well just take you up on that :)

Beech and oak it is then :) just need to find a beech tree near me know :)

My guess would be flow rate needs upping, once the filter has media in and pipe length flow rate can drop upto around 50% again as a guess if your filter is full with media id say your flow rate will be around 800 - 900lph Mark

Yes mate there compatible ;)

I struggle with the same problem the way ive found that works for me is first off decide what plants you want to have, this will tell you were in the tank they go once youve got this sorted and a picture in your head of where your going then use the hardacape to fill in the gaps :)

No problem mate I think I might have tracked down a supply, they are german bred and the supplier does ship to the uk so im just waiting for my mate to get back to me with what shops order from him :)

Ive emailed jo at rare aquatics and steve at az also emailed a few breeders that I used to get stock off so I will let you know as soon as I hear back :)

No idea I know a-z aquatics in crewe used to have them, ive still got a few contacts f4om my breeding days so ill ask around for you ;)

Ammocryptocharax elegans is available in the uk but its rare

This is also a very interesting watch especially for killifish lovers

Good find, I watched the killifish one a while back Have a look at his website :) IMAGE GALLERY

Put the end of the pipe in boiling water for a few mins then push it on ;)

I was looking at both these models and the only difference really is price, with ada your paying for the name imo Mark

Just to throw a spanner in the works how about Lilaeopsis novea-zealandiae in my experience very fast grower stays short and has turned out very easy to grow also another to consider is Marsilea crenata

I think big clowns got it, that looks like a big dent :(

No problem ive got hundreds of pages bookmarked for the regulator im building :) Fingers crossed you are now on you way to a sorted reg :) Mark

Here you go £1.61 + £1.29p+p :) 4th one down ;) Male Metric Thread - Brass Hosetail

Wow that is expensive give me a minute I will check my other bookmarks ;)

Yes id go for the 6mm ive just measured mine on my reg and its 5.3mm so a 6mm will work brilliantly :)

Try this one M8 X 1.0 Metric Thread x 1/4" (6mm) Hosetail | MHM8/04

No mate that ones approx 3 - 4 mm this one is the 6mm ( 4th one down ) Brass Metric Male thread

What are you using as a gas bottle ? Fire extinguisher ? Is both the cylinder and regulator the same fitting ? Have you tried turning the washer around ?

Id be tempted to go for the 6mm if not then this is the closest I can find TAIL CONNECTOR EXT THREAD M8 | S.31291 | Malpasonline.co.uk

Theres plenty of m8 x 1.0 but the smallest barb I can find is 1/4 approx 6mm

Im far from knowledgeable about these things but im sure I read the opposite, I think sycamore breaks down more slowly ?

The light might be your only problem, 24 w is alot over a shallow 50l tank you will have to have spot on co2 etc I think the filter might be a bit weak so you would have to consider where you place rocks etc so not to restrict flow to much but all in all I think there brilliant tanks and very...

In that case I think you have 3 options really 1. A cover or lid 2. Dehumidifier 3. Have a vent fitted There are a few little tricks which might help improve things a little such as a largeish tub filled with salt on your window sill this will absorb some of the moisture but will need...

If I were to hazard a guess id say you have double glazing and probably central heating ? Also a lot of loft insulation and probably blocked or removed air vents ? Although im a carpenter by trade I do alot of building work and have seen and treated/ repaired no end of damp and condensation...

Some of the latest post seems to have turned this thread around to a ukaps love in :) which is damn right this forum is without a doubt the best I have ever found and ever been part off, I am terrible at writing posts, giving opinions and advice basically although im english I am terrible with...

Id like to see them carry alistairs new tank like that lol

I floated mine in a bucket on a windowsill they were still perfect 4 days later

Ive just bought Ecology of the Planted Aquarium by Diana Walsted apparently its a must read

I have it on my phone and although I dont use it to the letter ( im doing 80% water changes daily for 3 weeks now) I think its pretty good, as Alastair said the links to info and reminders are a great idea, with my next tank I might follow it and see the outcome but for beginners I think its...

I far from an expert on these sort of things but a few things that stand out are, you say drop checker is yellow,a drop checker is only used as a guide and doesnt really give a good idea of co2 levels the best way is ph testing but as you run co2 24/7 thats a bit difficult, Next you dont say...

As above, if not try asda or poundland etc for a few of those cheap picture frames with the metal clips there normally £ 1 for 2

I agree the lido is not a good seller they seem to go very cheap with you other items the best way to get an id3a of prices is to look on ebay hth Mark

A few months back I was searching for what woods can be used and did come across a shrimp tank that used holly, I think the general consensus is that most woods are ok but the must be 100% dry and dead, the only thing is some wood will degrade a lot faster than others but with this being a...

Have you tried these ? There based in redruth Home | Aquamacs

That seems quite expensive im not sure what delivery would cost but for the same size tank in 8mm optiwhite from possidens palace is £121

Thats what I was thinking ive searched Google but cant find anything definitive, there will be lots of pics :) there tons of rwally nice weathered limestone which I know can alter water perams but im really tempted by that and there loads of what I think is granite but theres that much there im...

Today I visited a farm just down the road from our house to ask the farmer for permission to access his land as there is a brilliant stream / brook that cuts right across his farm where it joins the river soar, he was really nice and was very interested in what I was looking for any way to cut a...

I use king British pond conditioner and have done for years with no ill effects

Drill a small hole in the end and push it back with a pieceof wire of ssimilar, a small hss drill bit drilling very slowly will make the hole no problem

Co2 is a balancing act that you have to adjust untill you reach the right balance, a few things to know first are, is your co2 a pressurised setup ? Does it have a solinoid ? What time does the co2 come on ? What time do your lights turn on ? Do you have a drop checker ?

Aslong as the thread is the standard din 477 it will be fine my fe is the same as your picture 2 and my reg fits no problem Mark

Hi murray I to consider myself a newbie to planted tanks I think you are going to be heading for problems again, if your wanting a simple tank id be looking at low tech, some of the plants listed such as the hc are imo only really suited to high tech and require plenty of co2, you dont mention...

I was stumped by this to, I have 2 of the same nano glass diffusers from the same place one has the whistle but the other one is silent bubble size / mist appears to be the same on both

I dont know if you will be able to find one here in the uk but search google for fluval 103 /203 intake or jbl cristalprofi 250, Both of these had black curved intakes but I cant find a uk seller loads in germany and america via ebay Hope these help

Aluminiums akvarier, Akvarier, Ferskvand, MiniZoo Not sure if this is any help to you but these will deliver tanks to the uk Im sure there will be no end of other places that will to

From what I can gather its an ozone generator ?

B and q sell the polystyrene on a roll ( insulated wallpaper)

I think fista is so mich cheaper as david works on his own and im not sure if he still does but he used to work from home so he had very low overheads

The screws that hold the uprights in place do go through the centre of the feet but you can remove the feet and just put the screws in as normal, the feet are useless anyway as there not height adjustable so theres really very little point to them

As far as im aware fista filtration are said to be the best in the uk FistaFiltration | Acrylic Aquariums & Filter Systems

Ive just bought a dennerle nano cube complete plus 30l and am over the moon with it. There not the cheapest but in my opinion for the money you get a very good quality tank with glass cover lid, under tank mat, black tank backing, a good light, a good nano filter, plant substrate, shrimp safe...

Im no where near experienced enough to be able to advise you with a great deal of certainty but I would imagine if your sand cap is a good depth then you should be fine, also if your just planning to have vallis at the back then just using tropic base where these will be planted and the rest of...

Sounds like a great project and a superb fish choice cpd's are my favourite fish. Will keep an eye on this one

Heres one ive book marked ready for when I do one Wabi-kusa projects | UK Aquatic Plant Society

Another post about this topic seems vallis and riccia can be grown with liquid carbon I think you just have to be very careful not to dose to much or spot dose to treat algue ? Liquid Carbon.. Which plants hate it ? | UK Aquatic Plant Society

I have been looking into this as my tank is going to be using liquid carbon, ive struggled to find any definitive answer to what plants work and what dont but from what ive gathered vallis and riccia are a no go but ive seen threads on various other forums where people say they have had no...

Lots and lots of white vinegar works wonders and once rinsed out is completely safe

Feel free to put my name down, id be more than happy to help out in anyway I can also be good to meet members face to face :)

Could you not run the heater with an atc 300 ? These are set by you to whatever temp you want and cut off the heater when its there would one of these safeguard against a stuck on heater ? If so it could be perfect for peace of mind

Could flow rate be the problem ? The ecco 300 is rated around 700lph but with head height and the reactor this will be lowered quite a lot, impossible to guess really but if its half as effective say 350lph your around 3x flow so maybe theres not enough flow to push the water effectively ?

I wouldnt risk anything like t cut or polish but a cotton buffing wheel sprayed with water can give a really good shine to aluminium im sure it would work on stainless steel to

Rosemary on a quick search seems to be usable :) Starting with a 16 liters | AquaScaping World Forum

Funny you ask this as ive got a dead rosemary bush in my back garden so would be interested in the answer to this one

I had the same issue a few years back what I did was buy some air driven sponge filters and battery operated a air pumps off ebay. They wont be fully cycled in 2 weeks but they may help if not what about renting a generator for the day and run your tanks off that ? Mark

Back when I was breeding fish I used 7hpi plastic sheets that are used for crochet they come in all different colours but can be a bit hard to find in large sizes. Here's a link to the sort of stuff im on about Plastic Canvas 7hpi 26.5X34cm - Fred Aldous

I always use hot water it seems to be drawn into the wood much faster and for large pieces I sock them in the bath when the misses is out

Im wanting to set up a new low tech low light planted tank, the tank is 50 x 36 x 30cm its got an 18w pc luminaire ive got a few questions I cant find answers to. Is 18w enough for java ferns, java moss and anubias nana ? Do I need a substraite as all the plants will be mounted to wood ...