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Thanks for the responces. Puts my mind to rest. I did a test of PH and KH last night and believe I have roughly 21.4ppm co2 (using an online co2 calculator). Is there any easier way to test co2 other than measuring both PH and Kh and then working it out from that?

Hi All, I have just installed a DIY Co2 kit (the 2 litre botttle, sugar, yeast etc ) and this links to a Hydorair pump(http://www.aquatics-direct.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=2070) which pumps the CO2 into the tank. The pump isn't constant and only pumps the co2 as it is created. There...

Newport Pagnell near Milton Keynes

Hi, anyone know where I can get some dwarf riccia from. I am wanting to create a carpet effect in the front of my tank as per this thread: http://www.fishforums.net/content/Plants-a...-And-Java-Moss/ cheers, Terry

Hi Sam, Thanks for your replay. I am looking at a medium-high light tank and was hoping that I could replace the ballast on the Juwel tank to keep it a closed top still, so an overtank might not be best suited. The iBar and Juwel Highlights allow for the access panels to be attached still...

I am about to start a my first planted tank after moving house and previously keeping just fish. :hyper: In prepearation I want to get all my equipment ready first. As my Juwel Rio 125 has the standard lighting this was what I was looking at replacing initially. After doing some research I...

So does that mean that I will not be able to keep some and raise a family - do they all have to be removed?

So far so good as I moved these into a small 35litre tank and they have settled nicely and spawned again so I no have dozens of fry with the parents. :good: The question are how long should I leave the fry with the parents? :unsure: I also am going to move them back into my 125 litre tank...

I currently have a Jewel Rio 125 tank which contains a pair of breeding Purple Cichlids (Pelvicachromis pulcher). I am moving house very soon (hopefully next month or January at latest) and I have decided to shut the tank down before/when I move. This is due to me planning to start a Marine tank...