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Forum: Substrate 04-01-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 229
Posted By samjpikey
Bad , I bought 2 bags and threw the stuff out ,...

Bad , I bought 2 bags and threw the stuff out , your better off buying car litter , the cat litter I got was exactly the same , colour and size texture etc etc , for a fraction of the cost , my...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 03-26-2013, 11:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 963
Posted By samjpikey
I live in uk in the countryside and built my own...

I live in uk in the countryside and built my own lean-to roof to catch rainwater . A clean sheet of pvc ,
I used it and on the 3rd water change I had a massive green water outbreak ,
That was the...
Forum: Substrate 03-13-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 107
Posted By samjpikey
Akadama or pool sand / over dirt ,

Need opinions,

I'm going to use dirt but I am going to Capp with either akadama or pool filter sand ,
Both cost the same where I live ,am happy with the look of either .
Is it worth using...
Forum: Plants 03-12-2013, 10:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 259
Posted By samjpikey
I was maybe thinking of planting this behind the...

I was maybe thinking of planting this behind the rocks

Eleocharis acicularis
(Hair grass )

Planting a row of these In front of the rocks
Pogostemon helferi

And wanting to then have a...
Forum: Plants 03-12-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 259
Posted By samjpikey
I live in England so that won't work :/ .........

I live in England so that won't work :/ ...... Thanks anyways .
Do you know what type of grass they have used for the carpet ?
As I said I don't want anything growing over 2-3cm as a carpet ....
Forum: Plants 03-11-2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 259
Posted By samjpikey
Plant Id for new scape 'not my tank'

Please could someone Id the wide round leafed plant in this pic ??

I want to use this tank an inspiration to set up a new tank,



I would like to go for moderately difficulty plants , not...
Forum: Substrate 03-07-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 9,916
Posted By samjpikey
Anyone know of a uk supplier ???

Anyone know of a uk supplier ???
Forum: Substrate 03-07-2013, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 165
Posted By samjpikey
Edit *

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Forum: Substrate 03-07-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 165
Posted By samjpikey
Komodo caco black sand

Before anybody asks I searched this on the forum and I couldn't see anything so if this has been discussed already in the past then blame the search option etc........anyways


Has any body looked...
Forum: Lighting 03-03-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 183
Posted By samjpikey
Sorry that was just a generic bulb. I think...

Sorry that was just a generic bulb.

I think a standard gu10 bulb works .
The fact that you can just clip and un clip the lights fittings/bulbs as you please from the track makes it very...
Forum: Lighting 03-03-2013, 07:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 183
Posted By samjpikey
Ok I done a quick search and the two links below...

Ok I done a quick search and the two links below show a generic fitting and bulb ,

http://www.lightupuk.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=26_363_369_391&products_id=1308

...
Forum: Lighting 03-02-2013, 09:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 183
Posted By samjpikey
Led track lighting

Has any body thought about using led track lighting ??

Easily available in all shapes and sizes , simple track,driver and mounting with no fans needed, you can clip and un clip the LEDs as you...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 03-02-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 389
Posted By samjpikey
Seachem: purigen

Not sure if this has been talked about before but been looking at buying it, wandered if anyone has used it, seems good to me :)

http://www.seachem.com/Products/product_pages/Purigen.html
...
Forum: Lighting 01-26-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 110
Posted By samjpikey
30 gal LED build

Could somebody voice their opinion on this led set up ?
I am in uk so things can be pricey , this is all uk supplied.

Thanks in advance





B-W-W-B-W-W-B-W-W-B-W-W-B-W-W
Forum: Lighting 01-23-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 716
Posted By samjpikey
Hmmm no I haven't looked into clf bulbs to be...

Hmmm no I haven't looked into clf bulbs to be honest , how many would I need and what wattage to have good medium

How many LEDs in terms of wattage per led can I run safely with this driver ?
...
Forum: Lighting 01-23-2013, 06:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 716
Posted By samjpikey
I don't think finnex is readily available in the...

I don't think finnex is readily available in the uk ,
If it was I would buy it without fail ,
I can get a tmc aqua ray from my lfs but would cost £70 each and i would need at least 2 to have good...
Forum: Lighting 01-22-2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 716
Posted By samjpikey
Ok so this led light output is 13 watts would I...

Ok so this led light output is 13 watts would I need to at least double that in watts to achieve good solid medium light ? My current t5ho bulb is about 60cm and my tank is 100cm so It is a bit...
Forum: Lighting 01-22-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 716
Posted By samjpikey
What size light/tank do you have??

What size light/tank do you have??
Forum: Lighting 01-22-2013, 06:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 716
Posted By samjpikey
Has anybody got feedback on these ?? Is 120...

Has anybody got feedback on these ??
Is 120 0.10 watt LEDs enough to grow plants or too much for the size of the tank ??
Anyfeed back would be helpful ,
Thanks in advance
Forum: Lighting 01-20-2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 716
Posted By samjpikey
Would this led fixture be ok

Can anybody tell me if they think this would be ok for my tank ?
It is full uk spec and will cost £60 inc shipping.
My tank is 1mx30cmx40cm
I have a single t5ho 24watt at the moment ,

...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-20-2013, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 379
Posted By samjpikey
What's the temperature of the tank ???

What's the temperature of the tank ???
Forum: Lighting 08-09-2012, 08:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,973
Posted By samjpikey
I have just ordered a 10 w one 900 lm 6000-6500 k...

I have just ordered a 10 w one 900 lm 6000-6500 k should be with me 2 morrow , I will connect it up and post pics , I can't measure par though :/ .
Forum: Lighting 08-08-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,973
Posted By samjpikey
Really interested in these floodlights as they...

Really interested in these floodlights as they cheap here in uk, can get A 10 watt for about £10 , i have built a wooden hanger above my tank which these lights could be screwed to pretty easy and...
Forum: Lighting 08-08-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 329
Posted By samjpikey
So would it work if you put a lower wattage bulb...

So would it work if you put a lower wattage bulb in as long the length is the same ??
Forum: Lighting 08-08-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 329
Posted By samjpikey
Ahhhh sorry I have a 24 watt unit so i got mixed...

Ahhhh sorry I have a 24 watt unit so i got mixed up , depend which Hagen glo you've got :)
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