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  1. tim

    Blue leds and algae

    It'll depend on the intensity of the blue LEDs if it's not many blues, I don't see it being an issue.
  2. tim

    Glare from LED lighting?

    I have the a series on my 90cm and 60cm tanks, light spill is much less than my t5 luminaries, even the wife is happy with them :eek:
  3. tim

    Upgrade from Aquael Leddy Smart

    https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/chihiros-a-series-fresh-water-led-cheap-quality-led.43026/ Just bought the 60cm version for my 60p affordable and seems great quality, if a little too powerful but comes with a built in dimmer.
  4. tim

    Home led lighting

    I'm using a 10w version over a nano, http://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/my-kitchen-nano.42798/ Been impressed with growth so far.
  5. tim

    Lighting Ideas for a 600 x 450 x 300 (h)

    At only 30cm height I would make sure whichever unit you choose comes with the facility to dim the intensity.
  6. tim

    Lighting suitability

    Hi mate, I have the 90cm version, good lights though the legs are a bit flimsy (broke mine :lol:) you may find it a bit powerful over 10 inch tank height but if you can suspend it over the tank the intensity can be adjusted by raising the fixture, I've had mine a few years now and it's still...
  7. tim

    List of good LED fixtures

    :greedy::greedy::cigar:
  8. tim

    List of good LED fixtures

    http://www.giesemann.de/577,2,,.html if I could afford it :cool:
  9. tim

    ADA 301 for 30cm cube?

    Mini m is only 22 deep so you may find a bit of par drop off at the front and rear of the tank, though most scapes I've seen them on, they seem to be a bit too bright so may be about perfect for a 30cm cube.
  10. tim

    Light time duration opinions

    Is that 30 height ? I'm using the aquael leddy over my low tech in my signature it is very bright directly under it so I just let some stems run a bit wild to diffuse the light a little I ran a 6 hour photoperiod for about 4 weeks then went to 8 hours, not much in the way of algae other than on...
  11. tim

    Ideas wanted

    Kessil's are very stylish but expensive, slimline led floodlights suspended from a light frame perhaps, greenfinger2 uses the floodlights to great effect over his tanks.
  12. tim

    Azoo Flexi Mini

    Used the flexi mini over my mini m http://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/minimal-thread-closed.37539/ I found it plenty bright enough as you can see by the algae posts in the journal :lol:
  13. tim

    Flexi-M Mini LED

    I'm using one over a mini m at the minute, I would hazard a guess medium-high light depending on depth of substrate etc been enough to grow medium difficulty plants and enough to grow BBA and thread algae when I've been a bit slack :lol: a dimmer would be a nice addition so it could be used for...
  14. tim

    Reducing Light Intensity With Grey Acrylic

    If you bought the cover glass with the mini m Andy layers of window frosting will help reduce the light, I've used this method and it works well, also once you are confident and tank/plants have matured you can easily remove the film for more light.
  15. tim

    ADA Aquasky - Am I Asking For Trouble?

    Both sleek looking light units and quite powerful it seems, look forward to following your journal Andy :-)
  16. tim

    ADA Aquasky - Am I Asking For Trouble?

    Are you planning to run co2 Andy ? I think you'll be alright :-) floating plants help lots as do twice weekly water changes ime with smaller tanks, I did think about the aquasky for my mini m but got a bargin on a flexi mini in my lfs.
  17. tim

    ADA 60P Lighting Options

    Hi dan, can't help on the led front as I've never used leds, two t5 tubes will be plenty to grow any plant with the right flow/co2 though I've found the 4tube units come In very handy to add some extra light for photography.
  18. tim

    T5 Replacement LED Tubes

    http://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/aquatlantis-easy-led-895---6800k-1296-p.asp
  19. tim

    Advice on Beamswork unit

    An adapter like this may save trying to re wire http://www.lindy.co.uk/power-c8/power-accessories-c341/travel-power-adapters-c346/euro-to-uk-adapter-plug-black-p4558
  20. tim

    light duration

    Hi mike, 5-6 hours for the first few months upto 8 hours maximum works for my high and low tech tanks.
  21. tim

    t5 and algae

    Cut the light down to 5 or six hours while removing as much algae as possible, it's worth trying to diffuse the intensity of the lights with floating plants, tin foil wrapped round the bulb in the center or removing reflectors if fitted, or even suspending the lights higher above the tank if...
  22. tim

    Tank with Flourish Excel

    Plenty of par charts you can use on the net google aquarium par chat or search it on here, "s" means plural as in more than one, as in two.
  23. tim

    Tank with Flourish Excel

    Par should intrigue you more :-) personally I would use two t5s the length of the tank and suspend them somehow to adjust the intensity.
  24. tim

    New scape but a bit rusty......

    2 tubes as long as they are the length of the tank should be plenty to grow most plants and you have the option of the 4 to speed things up as long as you match co2/flow and maintenance with the plant growth. Replace the bulbs if it makes you happy, personally i replace mine if they blow/ don't...
  25. tim

    Recommendations please

    Have to agree with Andy 2x54w unit will be plenty, I use a 4x39w over my 3ft tank and only ever use all 4 tubes for photos.
  26. tim

    Led lighting for 15l tank

    The disposable 16 or 88g co2 sets will work out extremely expensive in the long run, I'd choose a co2art reg and adapter to use 600g welding gas bottles if you don't have room for a 2 kg fe or bottle. A fluval 11 a clip on light would work ok for that size tank with co2 post up in the for...
  27. tim

    overtank lighting options for new tank

    Hi James, the hanger is central attached to the cabinet with 19mm electric conduit brackets (wickes) the wire is looped round the light and attached to hooks that slide onto the rail. All pond solutions do a wire set for suspending their lights. Hope this makes sense :lol: I can offer more pics...
  28. tim

    overtank lighting options for new tank

    I ran an all pond solutions 2x39 w luminare over a 90x45x45 suspended from a diy light hanger made with wickes wardrobe rail and 90 degree elbows Around £40 for all the bits for the light hanger can't remember the price of the luminare.
  29. tim

    Lighting Issues specifically with Red Plants

    Occam's razor, just had to google it :-)
  30. tim

    Lighting Issues specifically with Red Plants

    Ed just had a quick look through the journal and using my trusty par chart :) Posted somewhere on the forum. your tank height with the t5s puts you in the extreme light category, ime experience almost impossible to add enough co2 because we always want to add livestock, if you could somehow...
  31. tim

    Lighting Issues specifically with Red Plants

    Hi ed, I've grown a fair few plants under boyu t5s and I've had them turn reddish, from the sounds of your glosso hc experience it sounds like co2 issues, pics may help identify your issues.
  32. tim

    LED lighting with T8 Adaptor

    Personally I've found t8s plenty for growing plants, I'd plant it up and get to grips with co2 and flow before worrying about upgrading lights, you'll be surprised what you can grow :-)
  33. tim

    Switching from hood lighting to overhead

    Glass or acrylic cover will also help mate.
  34. tim

    T5 Fluorescent Tubes/JBL Solar Tropic Ultra T5

    Think mark used them on their own, another option http://www.lampspecs.co.uk/Light-Bulbs-Tubes/Grolux/T5-Fluorescent-Tube-54W-42-Grolux-Sylvania-54-Watt
  35. tim

    T5 Fluorescent Tubes/JBL Solar Tropic Ultra T5

    Jbl solar natur could be another possibility a few members use them, Mark Evans swore by them.
  36. tim

    Newbie juwel rekord 800

    Hi Chris, how experienced are you with the planted hobby ? My advice would be keep the t8s for now get your scape up and running flow/co2 on point as you put it then upgrade your lighting if you feel you need to, I've grown most popular carpet plants under t8s.
  37. tim

    Getting frustrated.

    Hey mike, thanks, that pic was a couple of years ago, don't have the tank anymore but the grass was parvula, with the co2 I aimed for a lime green drop checker at lights on, as I said mate 15w t8 it was slow but steady I planted the grass in clumps about 1 cm apart it is a slow plant to get...
  38. tim

    Getting frustrated.

    Quick pic of mine, nothing special scape wise but I cut the lights after a lot of reading on the forum, slow steady trouble free growth, something I've rarely managed under t5 lighting :lol:
  39. tim

    Getting frustrated.

    Hi mike, I had the same tank when I started the hobby, no end of issues until I switched from the stock lighting to just a 15w t8, if you want the hairgrass to carpet quickly add more hairgrass rather than bombard it with light, hairgrass is fairly slow growing even high tech ime.
  40. tim

    Reccomend a light

    What's your budget Andy, I'm keeping my eye out for a tmc tile or mini tile for a 40x40x30 I want to set up, wife allowing of course :rolleyes: LEDs do seem to be the lights of the future mate.
  41. tim

    Plants under LCP

    Hi viktor, I've found the chart in post number 7 of this thread quite useful as a guide to lighting http://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/sudden-algae-problem.32535/#post-345431 I've always used too much lighting until I read this chart and now aim to be in the low-med light range.
  42. tim

    what a muppett:-D

    Wonder how many forgot until you posted that up mate ? :lol: cheers for the reminder.
  43. tim

    what a muppett:-D

    :lol: that reminds me :banghead:
  44. tim

    Eco Lamps KR90FW- Freshwater led unit

    If people paid upfront then that's all good, I'd be willing to :-)
  45. tim

    Light Dimming

    Lol, I should be more specific with my posts, a diy solution to fading in/ out t8 bulbs arnes solution sounds interesting.
  46. tim

    Light Dimming

    I think you need a dimable ballast for this, have a google around for a diy solution mate.
  47. tim

    Help me Understand

    Flow looks good apart from the far left hole seems to direct back to the right of the tank, your mc seems to be sending out runners, I'd be tempted to split those clumps up even further for faster/ better coverage.
  48. tim

    Do I have too much light?

    I'm finding the hobby much easier since using this chart as a rough guide to stay in the low to medium light bracket, your call though.
  49. tim

    Lighting Options

    I use the aps luminare above my 3ft at the moment, took me a year to figure out cheap doesn't mean weak when it comes to t5s. I ended up suspending mine to give me more control over intensity and reduce algae issues.
  50. tim

    anyone used beamswork ligh unit

    Maybe email tmc and ask if the aqua bar dimmer would work with them it's manual but at least you could alter the intensity if it's too strong retails at around £15 I think.
  51. tim

    lighting for 35l and headaches

    I kept 5 in mine 40x40 footprint they were fine 2m 3f they got a bit waspy with each other at feeding time, tank was well planted though few pics in this thread my pygmy puffer tank | UK Aquatic Plant Society Think you should be ok as long as they are sexed properly.
  52. tim

    lighting for 35l and headaches

    That'll be fine for low tech mate, I kept Pygmy puffers for a while lovely little fish, they will appreciate lots of plants and shady areas you can always add floating plants if you find the light too strong.
  53. tim

    lighting for 35l and headaches

    For a good example of low tech under 11w have a glance through this journal Taiwan Bee Nano | UK Aquatic Plant Society Superb tanks :-)
  54. tim

    lighting for 35l and headaches

    How deep is the tank mate ? Anything around or below 30cm and you should do fine with that light ime.
  55. tim

    Help me Understand

    Is it possibly too much flow ? Co2 passing the plants before they can utilise it.
  56. tim

    anyone used beamswork ligh unit

    Why not setup with the t5s you got mate but suspend them then you can raise or lower them at will to deal with any issues, then upgrade to LEDs once you have the tank knocked into shape.
  57. tim

    A few nooby lighting questions!

    24 w of t5 is very high light over a tank of 31 cm depth ime you would need spot on co2 flow and distribution the 11 w lights will give you more control over light input over the tank. For what it's worth LEDs would be a viable option but as you have an 11 w already why not set up and see what...
  58. tim

    Belkin WeMo - wifi remote timer

    Will be awaiting your feedback, does look good for the price.
  59. tim

    Belkin WeMo - wifi remote timer

    Looks good, are you using one at the moment ? Any user feedback would be appreciated.
  60. tim

    UVL Red Sun Bulb

    Maybe suitable Wavepoint Growth Wave Fluorescent Tube
  61. tim

    Lights for ADA Mini M - low tech?

    The boyu units are good IMO for the money, you don't need to remove tubes either there's two switches, one for the center bulb one operates the other two or all 3 on, i had them knocking about though, if I was buying now I'd have to consider LEDs.
  62. tim

    Anyone using these without trouble?

    Maybe up your intensity but cut a couple of hours off the photoperiod, make sure co2 is optimum at lights on, Ian holdich recommended purigen to keep diatoms at bay which I have to agree saw mine off, could also be a distribution of flow issue as much as I like spray bars i find with lots of...
  63. tim

    Anyone using these without trouble?

    Pogo stellatus is a really difficult stem to grow IMO only does ok under really high light, swap it out for some limnophilia aromatica similar stem bit easier once it gets going.
  64. tim

    What photoperiod do our plants really need ?

    I use 6-8 hours depending on lighting t8s 8 hours is fine IMO t5 shorter photoperiod is plenty.
  65. tim

    Pricing up used Arcadia luminare

    Unfortunately with the reasonably priced LEDs hitting the market it's a buyers market more than a sellers, spot on though Paulo quality luminaries.
  66. tim

    Opinions on this led unit please

    Went with the max spect razor in the end thanks chaps :lol: Actually went with 3x14 w boyu t5 more than enough for the tank size.
  67. tim

    Time to make a decision on a new light...

    Buy the futura, you just got a promotion which means pay rise I hope ;-) plus if Clive's honest he loves megawatt loving Clingons :-) you know your more than capable of handling the light Iain :-) you'll be rescaping every 3 months :thumbup:
  68. tim

    Is 48w of T5 lighting enough ?

    I would say it'll be plenty, I miss my t8s :lol:
  69. tim

    Suspension kit

    Look into hydroponic light hangers/ Ezi rollers
  70. tim

    Opinions on this led unit please

    That looks like a tidy unit mark, I will add it to my list of possibilities, cheers mate :thumbup:
  71. tim

    Opinions on this led unit please

    Looks good gill, unfortunately I'm under explicit orders from my better half light unit must sit on top of tank, or its not happening :lol:
  72. tim

    Opinions on this led unit please

    Spent the best part of the afternoon looking for the 60cm pro z version :-( the others were around 1200k so not what I'm after may have to go for cheapie boyu t5 unit instead.
  73. tim

    Opinions on this led unit please

    Thanks for the replies chaps :-) @ troi had a look at the up LEDs first but out of stock.
  74. tim

    Opinions on this led unit please

    Hi folks I'm looking for a lighting solution for a 60x20x20 cm shallow nano and wanted to get some feedback on wether you guys think this is worth a punt or not so to speak :-) 60cm Slim LED Light LED-03-30 - All Pond Solutions Any feedback/ opinions great fully received.
  75. tim

    Anybody got one of these

    Hope you figure something out mate, versatile lights for the price.
  76. tim

    Anybody got one of these

    Hi mate, I have a couple of these definitely wont stretch to 45 with the supplied brackets, if the tanks on a cabinet you could always DIY a light rail/ hanger or maybe a shelf bracket on the wall above the tank.
  77. tim

    18W Light for Arc35 Tank

    That is looking good mate, I really like the boyu units quite flexible in the amount of light you need to use, just need some acrylic now to get rid of the green pipe ;-)
  78. tim

    18W Light for Arc35 Tank

    I have a couple of the boyu/aps units swapped the blue bulbs for white from homebase.
  79. tim

    Algae and light?

    Dose po4 dry and it will sink to where you want it on the substrate that should give you your answer if it clears up then.
  80. tim

    Anyone used this?

    First pic in my journal in my sig mate, just to clarify its the light hanger that's not so sleek unit itself is not too bad mate.
  81. tim

    Anyone used this?

    Yeah think so mate tbh it's fairly ugly so I'd probably DIY one or look at a na light hanger from freshwater shrimp not much more expensive. Think they sell their hanging kit seperately though sure it could be adapted to hang the two tube light.
  82. tim

    Anyone used this?

    Too true mate, could be suspended higher if needed with light hanger or brackets etc
  83. tim

    Anyone used this?

    Long as your co2 ferts distribution is all sorted mate. good enough for the money IMO.
  84. tim

    Anyone used this?

    Hi Martin, I'm using the 90cm version over my optiwhite it's a good enough light for me managed to grow all types of algae ;-)
  85. tim

    Lighting choice

    hi mate the inline diffusers go on either the in or outflow pipe of the filter (cut filter tube to attach) IME though if your filters are underpowered these are not so good at distributing co2 to the substrate another option is to place your diffuser under the power head which will push bubbles...
  86. tim

    Lighting choice

    hi newpower, you may find your filter a little underpowered for your tank volume.10 x volume is recomended personally i would rater have more :)your filter can be supplemented with power heads, that way you can be sure to match the lighting requirements with co2 and nutrients. i am liking the...
  87. tim

    fluval edge led light bar

    very nice mate easy to find the led bar on ebay :)
  88. tim

    fluval edge led light bar

    no worries, the only downside to the halogens is the light spread and heat issues i do prefer the spread from the led bar i think they do one for the 23ltr with less leds. definately worth trying the tank out for a while i got so p****d off with my first edge i chopped the top cover glass off it...
  89. tim

    fluval edge led light bar

    hey mate, growth was good had to be matched with lots of co2 ferts etc in the end became to much maintainance for me with other tanks to look after, its now a low tech shrimp tank 5 hour photoperiod to keep the algae at bay :)
  90. tim

    Lighting for low-tech - which bulb?

    I'm running just one 15 w over my 60 ltr think its about 18 inch tall managing to grow hair grass albeit slowly seems less is more with lighting hope this helps
  91. tim

    Lighting for my nano.

    It's quite a shallow tank mate I think whichever lighting choice you make base it on the co2 you can add like foxfish said metal halide = lots of co2
  92. tim

    Need for reflectors

    From my experience mate without the reflectors and a short photopriod 5 or 6 hours max too much light while trying to get co2 and flow sorted will only lead to problems :thumbup:
  93. tim

    Ideas on lighting for my next puddle

    Or sell nat your puddle and put the procedeeds towards the next one because you know really he wants that tank :twisted:
  94. tim

    fluval edge led light bar

    got it from my local maidenhead aquatics retail at 49.99 imo worth looking around for better price but 2 led bulbs would cost me 21.99 from them so was worth it imo :thumbup:
  95. tim

    fluval edge led light bar

    comes as a new piece you just unscrew the old one from the hinged part scre new one on with same screws.
  96. tim

    fluval edge led light bar

    managed to get the light bar from the 46ltr edge to replace the halogens on my old 23 ltr some pics of new lights for any edge owners out there the light bar,made my kitchen look like wembley stadium :lol: tank looks much brighter should have got before and after shots but i guess any one who...
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