Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
06-21-2011, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 9
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I've been using 2Kg CO2 fire extinguishers...
I've been using 2Kg CO2 fire extinguishers reliably for 6 years. I have no issue recommending them to anyone given the appropriate advice that's been nicely outlined by PaulG above.
The majority...
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Forum: Tank Journals
06-18-2008, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 601
Views: 121,040
It works well.
Hagen (Fluval) produce...
It works well.
Hagen (Fluval) produce off-the-shelf systems with pre-drilled bottoms and supplied plumbing etc.
I set up a tank 18 months ago for a client. Works great.
Super set up BTW. ...
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Forum: Tank Journals
06-18-2008, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,471
Little Mountain
This is my 30x20x20cm, 12 litre, 2.5 gal. I set it up originally for Tropica, to test out some new plants.
Follow this link -Tropica - step-by-step nano aquarium...
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Forum: Tank Journals
06-07-2008, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 590
Thanks!
It's Staurogyne sp. A new...
Thanks!
It's Staurogyne sp. A new plant from Tropica.
http://www.aquascapingworld.com/forum/aquatic-plants/543-new-plant-hobby-staurogyne-sp.html
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Forum: Tank Journals
06-07-2008, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 590
60cm opti-white
http://img30.picoodle.com/img/img30/4/6/6/f_fullclosecrm_4f1c2e3.jpg
This a minor re-scaped version of my 2008 ADA entry.
Will look nice in 2-3 weeks once the Rotala and Blyxa have filled the...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
05-15-2008, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 309
Setting up planted tank video
Here's a video showing how I set this off-the-shelf system up as planted tank from scratch.
http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/blog.php?blogid=180
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Forum: Tank Journals
01-27-2008, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,497
Thanks!
BassMiesterNJ - 33 gal.
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Thanks!
BassMiesterNJ - 33 gal.
EdTheEdge - The Rotala on the left isn't up to much. I'm pretty sure this is because if the CO2 distribution. The flow picks up the CO2 mist and pushes it...
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Forum: Tank Journals
01-27-2008, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,497
Thanks!
I've re-scaped this using rocks...
Thanks!
I've re-scaped this using rocks only. I've lost the wood and fern, added some downoi and gone for a triangular composition, that suits the dimensions of the tank better.
I'll get some...
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Forum: Tank Journals
01-27-2008, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 682
Views: 84,054
Nice journal and 'scape.
How are you finding...
Nice journal and 'scape.
How are you finding the CO2 mist distribution with the diffuser in the same corner as the output?
I put mine in the opposite corner, that gives better results. I can...
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Forum: Tank Journals
01-25-2008, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,497
80cm ADA knock-off
It's been a while since I posted on here. This is my latest 'scape.
http://img32.picoodle.com/img/img32/4/1/25/f_croppedm_25afab1.jpg
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-10-2007, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 200
PFK Aquascaping Contest
http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/blog.php?blogid=118
The UK aquascaping scene is evolving nicely...
Regards,
George Farmer
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-09-2007, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 256
Thanks for all the input, guys.
To be honest...
Thanks for all the input, guys.
To be honest I'm tempted to strip it all down and go for a stem layout...
I may cut the balansae right back and see how looks. It might make a nice mound...
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Forum: Tank Journals
09-08-2007, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,277
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-08-2007, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 256
Replacing C. balansae with C. helferi?
My crypt balansae is going mad in my 125 l. (33 gal.). The leaves are over 3 foot long now.
http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/56/graemern5.jpg
I've always liked the look of Cyperus helferi...
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
08-21-2007, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,361
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
08-21-2007, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 655
Plants will do better with CO2 available right...
Plants will do better with CO2 available right away, especially in high light and high nutrient tanks where good CO2 is more important to help avoid algae issues.
1-2hrs enough? I'd say so for...
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
08-21-2007, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,361
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
08-19-2007, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,209
24/7 CO2 with plenty of surface movement to...
24/7 CO2 with plenty of surface movement to ensure good O2 at night.
I go through more CO2 but I like the stable levels, and so do my crypts. They melted with a solenoid - presumably due to...
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Forum: The Lounge & Introductions
08-19-2007, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,137
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Forum: Tank Journals
08-19-2007, 05:31 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 26,467
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Forum: The Lounge & Introductions
08-19-2007, 05:28 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 513
Turn yourself into a Simpson!
This is good fun! Why not do yourself and post the result here?
http://simpsonizeme.com/#
Here's my ugly mug...
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/482/copyofp1010019oz0.jpg
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Forum: Low Tech Forum
08-12-2007, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 399
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Forum: Equipment
08-04-2007, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 409
The cheap reg is more likely the problem.
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The cheap reg is more likely the problem.
The UK Chubb 2Kg and 5Kg fire extinguishers are perfectly fine/safe for aquarium use.
As long as the reg is shut off and lever closed on the fire ext....
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Forum: Equipment
08-01-2007, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 406
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Forum: Equipment
08-01-2007, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 406
Filter(s) for 5x2x2' planted discus
I'm setting up a 5x2x2' planted tank for discus.
Bio-load not too high - 6 x 6" blue diamond, 40 or so rummynose and some Corydorus.
I'm trying to decide on filtration.
First decision is...
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