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  1. stu_

    Stems only growing one new shoot after trim?

    Some stems branch better / more easily than others. For me, Rotala tends to, where Bacopa tends to not.
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    My Tank with the New Aquarium Light

    Now that's not something you see everyday on here........ Makes a change from Bba questions :D
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    IAPLC 2016 rankings

    Using air line hose works IME without emptying your tank
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    Basic maintenance - how to?

    I've grown Vallis with Easycarbo. Never more than 2x dosage. No issues with melting ime
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    1st attempt at a planted freshwater aquarium... co2 idea and photoperiod questions

    Hi Never used a sump,but. With the planned t5 lighting, you'll probably need some sort of carbon addition, be it co2 or liquid carbon IMO. Not definitively, but more than likely. Personally I start my lighting conservatively,around 5 hrs. I always water change,everyday for the first 2 weeks,then...
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    Child Friendly Aquascapes?

    That's what Mermaid man & Barnacle boy are for.....
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    Shrimp deaths

    Sorry,should have made it more obvious. Most active tetras will take out shrimp ime. Only my experience, there's bound to be other members who haven't had a problem...
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    Shrimp deaths

    Imo
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    Water Changes straight from the tap

    Boots sell em too,behind the pharmacy counter.1ml & 5ml sizes
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    Lighting Times

    No worries just my opinion. How long's the tank been running,and how are the plants doing?
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    Lighting Times

    Personally 8 ,observe then increase incremently if needed. Timers may be your friend.
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    Lighting Times

    A bit more info would be useful. What lights? What tank? reflectors? Co2 added or low tech? Floating plants? 12 hours tends to be too long for most scenarios (not all) Most of my tanks,1 high tech ,1 low tend to run at 8 hrs
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    Lazy newbie.

    http://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/the-soil-substrate-or-dirted-planted-tank-a-how-to-guide.18943/ Don't go mad with lighting. Tropical soil is also pretty good ime,but could be pricey if the tank is large ? Easier plants
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    So what did you get for Christmas?

    Er indoors works for Calvin Klein, so until they unveil their new aquatic range.Socks & underwear. Actually, a tank by Ck probably wouldn't be great.The water level would always have to be half way down the tank...
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    Jewel Rio 180 internal filter flow rate

    Hi, welcome to the forum. If you do decide to go down the co2 route,this guide was written with your tank in mind,internal filter and all. http://www.ukaps.org/index.php?page=setting-up-a-higher-tech-planted-tank Fwiw you can swap out the 600 impeller for a 1000lph one on the older power heads...
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    Show Us Your.... 4ft Tanks!

    Hi. Try here http://ukaps.org/forum/threads/ukaps-members-full-tank-shots.28490/
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    If Your A Fish Tank Nut...

    I prefer this one :D http://www.ukaps.org/forum/forums/planted-tank-gallery.49/
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    A new set up!

    Without trying to confuse the options more,TMC also do an "Aqua bar",which you can use a cheap dimmer on.Seen those?
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    A new set up!

    According to the JBL manual, flow rate using 1.5m of clean pipework is 800-900lph.So less when gunked up. Oh course the 10x rule allegedly, applies to the lph rating on the filter box. FWIW I use an E901 on a 60(ish) L.
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    PH Pen recommendations?

    Hi try these threads for starters http://ukaps.org/forum/threads/ph-meter.38544/ http://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/recommend-ph-pen-meter-please.33829/ http://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/budget-ph-pen-meter-recommendations-please.36659/
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    When to plant?

    Hi Check out,pretty much any of our sponsors.A lot do plants. http://www.ukaps.org/forum/#sponsor-forums.45
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    Floating plants

    Hi If you use the Juwel internal filter,smaller leaved floaters,such as Natans can get up in the grill.Pain. Hopefully this isn't an issue for you.
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    12/16mm Lily pipe outlet recommendations

    Thanks for the feedback mate
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    12/16mm Lily pipe outlet recommendations

    Hi on the lookout for an outflow pipe that'll give me decent surface movement,but not a 'poppy' style one. Maybe something similar to this Gush (which I think gives surface agitation) http://www.aquariumplantfood.co.uk/glassware/gush-opollen-mini-lily-pipe-13mm.html Thanks edit:anyone used the...
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    Good shops

    Hi welcome to the forum.Don't know if your area's covered but try this thread http://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/uk-shops-for-the-planted-tank-hobbyist.10438/ As for advice,this forum and the tutorials are pretty good. http://www.ukaps.org/forum/forums/tutorials.34/
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    blender method for moss?

    Hi,welcome to the forum. Info starts on page 11 of George's journal http://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/georges-tmc-signature.25103/page-11 There's a recipe at post #236 Edit:beaten to it :D
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    UK Shops for the Planted Tank Hobbyist

    A lot of MA stores sell pond stuff.Wembley any good ? https://fishkeeper.co.uk/store/wembley
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    Is it just random luck?

    They can't clean it that often,look at the state of that diffuser :D
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    discount

    No. But they will occasionally send out a discount code to registered users who haven't bought anything for awhile. I'd still recommend them,always sent good plants,promptly ime.
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    Advice Required - 180 litre planted not doing so well...

    Hi Glad things are picking up.Don't start slacking off now :D If it were me,I'd prune the affected leaves on the sword that's dead centre. Easycarbo is ok with vallis IME as long as you don't dose >x2.
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    Advice Required - 180 litre planted not doing so well...

    @Jose my original comment about not gassing off, wasn't a personal dig,and i admit i haven't read the Tom Barr link ( who's work i respect). I've read a lot about bba caused by co2 fluctuations at water change time.In my setups,i just don't see it,i've tried it before lights, after lights,and...
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    Advice Required - 180 litre planted not doing so well...

    This is the question,I'd like to see the answer to. Personally I'd worry less about gassing off the tap water,and get more flow in there as suggested previously. I run my Rio low tech,without reflectors.As well as the internal,I also have a Hydor Koralia Nano.Tank health,and plant growth is...
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    Newbie needing help

    Hi, welcome to the forum Read this ?
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    CO2 in filter inlet vs CO2 inline atomiser

    FWIW when i changed from a ceramic diffuser under the TTEX1200 inlet, to an inline atomiser, i could use less gas to get my PH drop. The filter occasionally 'burped' under the former method.
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    CO2 in filter inlet vs CO2 inline atomiser

    Output Sorry,may have misunderstood OP I was comparing a ceramic diffuser under the filter inlet;against an atomiser on the output.
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    CO2 in filter inlet vs CO2 inline atomiser

    Based purely on my own anecdotal evidence, the inline atomiser used less gas, and produced better results for me, and my set up. I've no scientific evidence to back this up: just my eyes....
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    Water changes on large tank?

    Easy.Buyer a bigger tank and keep African cichlids. Buy/trade in a smaller 60cm tank for the high tec planted scapes. 50% water changes are so fast on a tank this small. You need to buy less plants,and you can do a complete rescape quicker/easier if you get bored or want to hone scaping...
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    Decommission / Recommission

    I wouldn't go mad tearing out the Crypts. IME they'll grow back from just one leaf (just remove the worst), and more often than not from no leaves;as long as their's a half decent substrate. You can also float the Wisteria in the short time, if you don't like the look of it planted. Good luck.
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    pruning

    Hi,welcome to the forum. Check out this old thread http://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/thin-long-white-side-shoots-from-stem-plants.4484/
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    Mushrooms

    More importantly,are they edible ? mmm... garlic butter..... :hungry:
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    How do people win? Is it luck?

    Sorry you're not having any luck with the L.B. Out of curiosity,was it a Tropica 1-2 pot,or just regular. When I used the 1-2, it took really well,even under T8 lighting. (not what you want to hear I know :) )
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    Aquarium Temperature

    I choose the temp that's appropriate for the livestock.....
  43. stu_

    This tank has gone mental!

    I like it ! But what's going on with that thermometer :D
  44. stu_

    Oak Leaves

    I needed a new hedge in the back garden this year. So i planted a beech one.Reckon i'm sorted for life..... Now just to got to find room for an Alder :D
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    How dangerous is placing your open topped tank beside the fireplace?

    As above. I've got an open topped tank in the alcove next to the fire place. Not had any problems last winter. No fatalities,no surface scum,no dramatic temperature change. Don't forget your carbon monoxide meter;)
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    Deleted thread

    I've grown Rotala low tech, and currently got lilaeopsis brasiliensis as a carpet. There's always Val Nana.Not sure how high that gets though.
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    Deleted thread

    That wood'll look good when the moss grows in,maybe some Narrow leaved Microsorum, directly behind it, with the Vallis (hard or soft water?), that's been suggested,behind that. Personally, i'd be keeping the Alder cones...... edit:If you're keen on keeping the front stone, maybe rotate it 45°...
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    Low or high tech ? Hhhhmmmmmn

    Definitely do-able imo.It's basically what I did/am doing in my 70L. Lower light T8's,bit of co2 + ferts,and 'easy' plants.Decent,steady growth. Including a Lilaeopsis carpet. When I went on holiday earlier in the year,turned the co2 off,shortened the lighting period.Tank's even easier now. I'd...
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    Newbie wanting to go to planted

    Hi,welcome to the forum fellow Rio user. IME the dilemma that you face going low tec,is the T5 lights that you/we have.As above is one option,however the internal Juwel filter ,does I good job of sucking these into the grill. Not saying you can't make it work,just something to consider. Good...
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    IAPLC 2014

    Bump Just over 2 weeks to entry cutoff date. Just thrown my slightly underwhelming hat into the mix. 3000th place, here i come.....
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    Cycling

    I'm with Tim. Allegedly the first month or so,is the most crucial time in a new/immature set up.(unless I've got that wrong) .If you go down the organic waste + light = algae route,then keeping the lighting period shorter and the tank clean is going help in the long term.,
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    TMC Signature Aquarium 600mm x 450mm x 300mm Advice needed

    Just to add,whilst I've used Hydor inline in the past and found them to be good,there seems to be a random fault with the latest batch.I've had this confirmed by Hydor UK themselves.I don't know how far back in time this fault goes,but my unit of 7 months has recently failed.There are other...
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    Water changes

    I guess we all have our own way,personally I prefer to do the daily water changes for the first 2-3 weeks before I start to ease off.Especially if starting up a new tank,or using a lot of plants that are in a immersed state. This method IME really helps avoid algae in the early stages of a tank.
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    Next tank planning.. 40cm cube

    I have no input about the lighting,but I love your style ! Sneaking in tanks whilst the GF is away ! Genius...
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    Help with these algae issues plz

    Yes, though personally not sure they're a great idea in a 20L tank though.
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    help needed before abandoning ship

    Wish somebody would :cool: If you're going skiing,i'm never talking to you again...
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    help needed before abandoning ship

    Nobody has asked the most important question.... Where you going? :D
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    What heater for iwagumi

    Maybe choose a temperate fish & go without ? eg White cloud mountain minnow
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    IAPLC 2014

    When's the entry date ?
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    Using New LED light for planted tank

    There's a lot of reading, but have you seen these articles in the "Tutorials" Setting up a 'higher' tech planted tank | UK Aquatic Plant Society CO2 In the planted Aquarium | UK Aquatic Plant Society EI DOSING USING DRY SALTS | UK Aquatic Plant Society what ferts are you using? I have a...
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    Using New LED light for planted tank

    Hi, welcome to the forum Excess nutrients will not cause algae, but excess light will. In fact you'll probably need lots more nutrients (N & P) as well as good co2 to keep up with the demands that light will place on the tank. This is not something you're gonna want to hear, but IMO you'd be...
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    Green hair algea/blue green algea

    Spell check enabled :D If you have a deficiency in the tank, highlighted by a specific algae, or if the plants are showing that they're lacking something, then add more of what's required. In this case if you've got BGA caused by low nitrates, then add more KNO3, and see if that clears it up...
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    New to CO2 injection - Advice needed

    As well as here :) Fire extinguisher CO2 | UK Aquatic Plant Society
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    New to CO2 injection - Advice needed

    CO2 Refills... | UK Aquatic Plant Society Lots of posts in the above thread, as well as a link in post #1, to a previous thread.
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    Go get some leaves!

    Glad we cleared that up then... :D
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    Go get some leaves!

    I'm invariably wrong on this sort of stuff, but is Sycamore safe to use ?
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    What tank next?

    TMC Signature range is also available in 90x45x45
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    Planted Tank Newbie - Seeks advise for Shrimp Tank Plants.

    Hi My first question would be what sort of lighting you'd be using? IMHO when you first start out at this, keeping the lighting at lower intensity, good plant mass, and regular tank maintenance goes a long way to keeping you algae free.
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    13mm black intake pipe?

    Is this JBL any good?
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    Thinking of going low tech

    Hi. i can't see too much kit in the tank.What's your flow like ?
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    Tank Refurb... Asian

    These might be worth considering T.Espei
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    Open tanks...advantages and disadvantages.

    This obviously sounds like a good idea, in fact people mention lids over open topped a fair bit. How does this work with glassware though, just cut the lid smaller in length leaving a gap? May be a daft question, but can't say i've ever seen a pic of it in action...
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    Cleaning pipes

    i need to get out more, i'm now getting 'Macro' envy on shots of intakes :snaphappy:
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    Selling thread ???

    It can take an hour or so for your access to it, to become updated.
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    Staurogyne Repens leaves been eaten?.

    I had a rogue Amano that went through my dwarf Lobelia...
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    Advice please

    'If it's not broke, why fix it?' I've had pretty good growth with L.Carbon & a decent all in one fert. This plus lower light & no pressurised has given me more room to manoeuvre whilst learning to grow stuff. Just an opinion. On a side note, keep an eye out for possible deficiencies as Profito...
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    Should I fishless cycle a new planted tank?

    If it were me and i was taking the cautious approach. Get the tank planted up,lots of quick stems eg. Limnophila Sessiflora.Daily water changes for the first couple of weeks. Hopefully after the inital settling in and new growth has started, bang in the mature media you mention, add a small...
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    Diagnosing plant issues

    On the plus side, nice shot of the Hatchets :)
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    so far 1 massive dissapointment . happier now

    Hi Mark TBH one of the first things i discovered is that i always underestimated how many pots i really needed to get a decent plant mass from the outset. With the co2 going,& a bit of trimming/replanting, everything will start to fill in the gaps.
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    hope im ready . been doing last minute checks

    Cold beer ? Don't think the postie is coming this late at night. Seriously though, hope it works out ok. Got a spray gun handy? i like to take my time if there's a lot to plant, and so keep misting as i go along (unless you're not draining the tank?)
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    One day...

    And where is this please?
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    CO2 and lighting...

    is your spraybar always above the water level? I may be speaking out of term,but is this not gassing off the co2 that you're adding?
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    Setting Up A New Aquarium - Advice Needed

    Do you know anyone else who keeps fish, and can donate any of their filter media? Ask your LFS?
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    a couple of questions i havent touched on yet

    Are you running any tanks at the moment ?
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    a couple of questions i havent touched on yet

    TBH never done a fishless.Has it been planted yet?
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    a couple of questions i havent touched on yet

    Forgive me for this, but i thought it was more to do with removing the increased organic waste produced by improved plant growth,rather than resetting levels. Agree with the lighting though. Personally i've always found that daily WC's for the first couple of weeks, has lead to very few algae in...
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    Low tech, with ferts. Avoiding water changes.

    Out of curiosity, what are you dosing (lean EI ? )and how often?
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    Cryptocoryne wendtii ''brown'' Tank

    Pretty much agree with this ^^ The only thing i would add is that 20L (you don't give the footprint) is pretty small for a school of tetras. There are some smaller Rasboras out there (hence the footprint question), still a bit of a squeeze IMO Just an opinion Good luck, and don't forget, pics or...
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