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  1. Ady34

    Other projects....

    Hi, anybody busy creating any other projects with tanks in this unprecedented time? Whilst not working and housebound I’ve pulled the old aquanano 40 from hibernation as my youngest has expressed an interest in having a tank in his room. My eldest has had his own tank for about 3 years now...
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    Bottom glass protection.

    Hi, I'm going to be using some hefty rocks and want to put a protection layer over the bottom glass first....just for peace of mind. I've just bought a couple of cheap rubber floor mats from b&q, but then thought about possible contaminants to the water column....what's your thoughts, will they...
  3. Ady34

    Cyanoacrylate Super Glue....underwater.

    Hi, im aware that this type of superglue is aquarium safe, but is it safe to use it in a working tank underwater....ie will it stick plants to hardscape underwater and will it still be harmless to livestock? Thanks, Ady.
  4. Ady34

    Water changes when cycling without plants?

    Hi, should I be carrying out water changes on my newly filled tank which is using an ammonia leaching soil substrate but as yet has no plants or livestock? Presuming there's no reason to as yet until it's planted and then carry on with every day/other day 50% water changes. Will the excessive...
  5. Ady34

    Just a bit of daft!

    Hi, obviously on the forum, a post count relates to your fish count and nominated plant growing pseudonym....a reflection hopefully of your gained knowledge through site interaction. I feel slightly embarrassed now being labelled a 'Glosso carpet guru' as ive never even attempted to grow it, and...
  6. Ady34

    How long can you store water?

    Hi, after recent problems its got me thinking about keeping some pre prepared water ready for use in an emergency. How long can you store tap water for before it goes 'bad'? I use 3x 25l drums to pre prepare my water change water the night before, dechloronate, add any conditioners and heat via...
  7. Ady34

    C02 DISASTER...URGENT HELP

    GASSED ALL FISH ALL FLOATING, SEVERAL DEAD, AIRSTONE ON, C02 OFF, WATER LEVEL DROPPED TO ALLOW FILTER RETURN AGITATION. WHAT ARE SURVIVAL CHANCES OF THE REST? CAN I DO ANYTHING ELSE... NO WATER PREPARED READY APART FROM 1 X 25L DRUM
  8. Ady34

    water surface bugs......

    Hi, presume these are harmless, but they are rapidly increasing in numbers, should i do anything with them or leave them alone? Where do they come from and is it natural for them to flourish into an army! Does it suggest theres something amiss? Pic not great but all the little dots on the...
  9. Ady34

    Liquid Carbon... which plants fare best?

    Hi, looking to start a nano set up and dont want to go down the pressurised c02 route. Im going to be using Flourish Excel as a carbon source and want to find out what successes people have had with only using liquid carbon and ferts. Tank volume is 55l, lighting 18w PL, ada amazonia powder...
  10. Ady34

    How much time do people spend actually watching their tanks?

    Hi, just out of curiosity wanted to see how people enjoyed the fruits of their labour. Its clear to see the blood, sweat and tears that go into setting up and maintaining a planted aquarium from all the journals and topics for discussion within the forum... I know that for many, building and...
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