Aaron's 216l journal!

[laimyzaz]

Nice looking tank

 

[Nick16]

how is it doing now aaron? you better have found some batteries

 

[aaronnorth]

how is it doing now aaron? you better have found some batteries

i bought somer the other day evertyhing is going ok, just havent got time at the minute to update the journal.

 

[AdAndrews]

Any updates, or new pics, Aaron?

 

[aaronnorth]

Its in a mess at the moment, it hasnt had a water change in 3-4weeks now
I just havent got the time or enthusiasm to upkeep it or take pictures.

 

[AdAndrews]

i can understand, i find it harder to keep on top of things now im doing A levels, ive even had to quit 1 subject, to take me down to 3 so i can cope, what do you think of your a levels so far?

 

[Garuf]

A levels are a blahblahblahblah man, I did English language and english literature at the same time as doing a btec and it was really hard going but it's worth sticking at it. Good luck with them though!

Personally I'd be looking at it as saying once I get this done I'll get myself a new scape!

 

[AdAndrews]

Personally I'd be looking at it as saying once I get this done I'll get myself a new scape!

sounds good to me nowadays, i look at things and think, ahh well, ive deserved it, and i will spend loads extra than i used to

 

[Nick16]

A-levels get more tricky in A2. im coping fine, but its getting the balance.

 

[aaronnorth]

i can understand, i find it harder to keep on top of things now im doing A levels, ive even had to quit 1 subject, to take me down to 3 so i can cope, what do you think of your a levels so far?

Im finding Maths hard, did all my Mock exams last week.
got B in ICT & Biology, find out maths & chemistry tommorrow which will probably be bad

I have been thinking about going back to a 60l which is more manageable, i have missed that tank from day 1
It was this time last year when that tank was abused too, so it may bounce back stronger again
The plants are algae free which is good though, it is just on the glass which is lucky!!

 

[fishkeeper]

Nice tank Aaron, dont loose enthusiasm!

I started my A levels this year and have lost a lot of enthusiasm, but after leaving my tanks for 2 weeks, I tidy them up when I have the time and I become obcessed with them for a day or 2 until work starts again

Are you doing 5 ASs? thats insane! Im doing maths and chemisry, and to be honest, I cannot keep up with chemistry, its just too much for me but maths in managable!

Id be well pleased with Bs in the mocks

Will

 

[aaronnorth]

Nice tank Aaron, dont loose enthusiasm!

I started my A levels this year and have lost a lot of enthusiasm, but after leaving my tanks for 2 weeks, I tidy them up when I have the time and I become obcessed with them for a day or 2 until work starts again

Are you doing 5 ASs? thats insane! Im doing maths and chemisry, and to be honest, I cannot keep up with chemistry, its just too much for me but maths in managable!

Id be well pleased with Bs in the mocks

Will

This weekend i have a break so it shall be getting a clean. Ill post before and after pics to show you what has happened!

I am doing 4 As levels, and an NVQ level 2 in management and team leading.
I got U in chemistry (the whole class failed :? :? ) and a D in Maths which i am pleased with (Ill be happy with E in maths lol)

Thanks & good luck with yours.

 

[TBRO]

I know the feeling Aaron, having just done a post-grad exam. Trick is to set your self revision rewards - be it new plants or re-scaping or even a new set up, after the exams. My Pico scape was my revision reward - nothing like the anticipation of an empty glass box.... Best of Luck, Tom

 

[aaronnorth]

Luckily, and strangely, the plants werent algae infested, there was just some GDA & Diatoms on the glass. The only damage is the stems have started to rot at the bases due to no light, and you will see why when I show you the surface of the tank.
I have been thikning for months to change them for C.Undulata but havent got around to it because i havent been happy with them.

I have included before and after pics to show you what happens when you dont do water changes on a high tech tank.

Sorry about the pictures, I get some batteries, I lose my tripod

I know the feeling Aaron, having just done a post-grad exam. Trick is to set your self revision rewards - be it new plants or re-scaping or even a new set up, after the exams. My Pico scape was my revision reward - nothing like the anticipation of an empty glass box.... Best of Luck, Tom

The trouble is I am always getting/ doing something new so it wouldnt really be an award
But i understand where you are coming from

Thanks, Aaron

 

[AdAndrews]

Just keep at it mate, why not switch to an uber low tech, so you wont have to do much maintenance.

 

[aaronnorth]

Just keep at it mate, why not switch to an uber low tech, so you wont have to do much maintenance.

yeah, thats another on my 'to do' list

I am searching for a luminaire, as i would rather not cover 1 tube up like James did as I see it as a waste of electricity and it isnt fair on my parents who pay the bill!

 

[AdAndrews]

Just keep at it mate, why not switch to an uber low tech, so you wont have to do much maintenance.

yeah, thats another on my 'to do' list

I am searching for a luminaire, as i would rather not cover 1 tube up like James did as I see it as a waste of electricity and it isnt fair on my parents who pay the bill!

wont taking the bulb out stop the flow of electricity? i would probably get inside the luminaire and take the wires out.

 

[aaronnorth]

Just keep at it mate, why not switch to an uber low tech, so you wont have to do much maintenance.

yeah, thats another on my 'to do' list

I am searching for a luminaire, as i would rather not cover 1 tube up like James did as I see it as a waste of electricity and it isnt fair on my parents who pay the bill!

wont taking the bulb out stop the flow of electricity? i would probably get inside the luminaire and take the wires out.

Yes, but taking a wire out will break the circuit too.
I have found this, which is perfect, just going to look for others first though

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Overhanging-Aquar ... 518dfe57fe

 

[aaronnorth]

I have found a 2 x 38w T8 fixture but that is £115... so i dont think it is worth over double the price if the T5 unit

 

[aaronnorth]

I have just ordered the 2 x 28w T5 light