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  1. The Sandman

    17G/65L Low Tech Soil Planted Tank

    Thanks, I've since torn this tank down and replaced it with a fluval 90. It's now used as neon breeding tank :)
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    17G/65L Low Tech Soil Planted Tank

    Hi everyone, I thought I'd post a few pics of my Aquastart 500 planted tank on here, mainly because of the dearth of information on the web regarding these tanks. Specifically, whether a planted setup would indeed be viable given their 'unique' lighting system. These reasons almost put me off...
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    Seachem Flourite

    Hi there, i was just looking to purchase some of this stuff online but was just wondering how long is it effective for? thanks
  8. The Sandman

    Submerging Riccia

    wahey! submerged riccia is always gd IMHO. gd job. :cool:
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    Interpet Easy Test Tablet Master Kit

    Hi, i urgently need the colour comparators for all tests (Nitrate, Nitrite, Ammonia and Ph). I was given the test kit but unfortunatley it didnt include the comparison cards. Does anyone know of a website that sells them? or maybe a site where i can download them from? Thanks for reading Andrew
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  11. The Sandman

    What's that smell!!?

    If your using excessive amounts of carbon in your filter, that could be it!
  12. The Sandman

    Boot Fairs rule!!!

    Gd luck SPLiSH, qucik pointer tho: dont be afraid to make him a lower offer.
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    Boot Fairs rule!!!

    Its, 24"x15"x12" not massive i know, but will make a gd home for my ever breeding guppies!
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    Boot Fairs rule!!!

    Hey everyone, Yesterday i eventually found the will power to get up early and go to the boot fair in the next town. I got there not really having the expectation that i'd find anything aquarium related, so i was well chuffed when i saw a tank tucked away in a horse box, the seller dude...
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    29 planted update

    Dude thats quality, I love the way it looks so natural and spontaneous! Gd wrk :cool:
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    Food for cories??

    Thanks TwoTank will dig sum up in a bit, is there anything special i should do to them before goin into my tank? Thanks also for the informative advice fish lady, much appreciated. :cool:
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    Food for cories??

    hey, i have 2 peppered cories and id like to give them a bit more of a varied diet. I was just wondering if any1 on here could recommend anything out of the kitchen for them. I have tried cucumber but they werent too keen. Cheers
  18. The Sandman

    Help With Lighting

    Sun light will promote algae growth in the tank, your plants will then have to compete with the algae for light/nutrients.
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    Whats the best way to dissolve Co2?

    Hi all, I'm ready to instal Co2 into my tank after constructing the DIY reactor and was just wondering what methods people prefer to dissolve Co2 in their tanks? Thanks
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    Question about the use of Co2

    Ok here's the thing, Ive recently started to grow plants in my 20g tank with reasonble success but they could do with a boost, a Co2 injection. I constructed the DIY Co2 system as explained on here but am uneasy about using it. The problem is that ive read loadsa aquarium books and all of them...
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    Over Crowding Concerns

    Thanks for all your replies, The tank is fully cycled, and i added the around 3-5 fish in monthly intervals so not to overload the filter. The filter is an internal one and is recomended for 3' tanks. The guppies, im afraid are mixed tho their tails aren't fancy n wavy. Could please...
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    Over Crowding Concerns

    Hi all, I have the feeling that ive gone over board and over stocked my 20Gl tank. The dimensions of the tank are 24"x15"x15" The fish I have are: 12 guppies 2 Peppered Cories 2 Black Widow Tetras 5 Neon Tetras What cha think? just a bit concerned that maybe my filter (IPF duo 3) wont be able...
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