SamH

Not possible to do a bit at a time? I'm an impulsive kind of guys and i want to start now!!! Hehe It is possible to do it a bit at a time but I'd do it all at once. Another option is to do it bit by bit and if you're not happy when you have all the gear, redo it. How can I telll this info? Old tank Should be on the tube/bulb. Is it a bulb or a tube by the way? I don't vacuum the gravel for that very reason. I think I'm a little confused though. Should I have two layers on the ground? One that's like a fertiliser/nutrient layer and then a thicker 'gravel' on top? You can have a nutrient layer under regular gravel but only if there isn't at least 5cm of total substrate depth (enough to hold the plants roots) Will google once I stop dual tasking an MMO and a fishie forum at the same time! Haha! That's what tabs are for. I'm guessing by the 'sub' insubstrate that the substrate is actually the bottom, nutrient layer, with another layer on top? The substrate is just the covering of the bottom. HTH

Mine are here: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=41055 viewtopic.php?f=2&t=40214 The first one has setup right from the start, the second is just a rescape and modification. Cloudy water usually doesn't harm the fish as long as you know it's just when you've stirred up the substrate.

The "Z Flow" overflow system. Hopefully my pic is good enough: Seen this quite a few times on various sites and overseas forums, would like to know if anyone uses this system? I have a bunch of pipes and connectors lying around, would be a great way to add a sump to my 2ft cube. Thanks

No worries Bobo, nothing else to to this weekend :lol: Yeah, I get that scrolling thing sometimes, not just on these forums either.

Gee, thanks Morcs 8) The three footer thread was 3 below your nano one This one is about my 3 footer (Good if you like to read): viewtopic.php?f=4&t=41055 2 footer, also good for a read: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=40214&start=0

viewtopic.php?t=2406 Now lets get started on all these questions 8) I was thinking of spending ~$20 a week on bits and pieces for the tank- i.e. gradually building the tank up as a bit of a project. Better to save for a while then by all the bits at once, redo the tank, run without fish and then let it mature with fish. Less hassle but you'll need more than 1 tank. The tank was bought from HFF, as a package, and has a light built into the lid (it says 240V 50Hz, don't know if that helps - there are other labels). Is it branded or a custom kit? What we need to know is the wattage of the light, type of light it is and what colour temperature it is (e.g 2400k, 4000k, 6500k etc) I think I have a fairly poor substrate - just have some standard multi-hued gravel. That's okay, I just use gravel in my 3 footer and the plants are doing great. I prefer sand though. I advise against doing gravel vaccums as this takes alot of the fish waste that the plants can use out of the substrate, it's basically free fertilizer! Would anyone be able to tell me the first steps of improving this aquarium? Need a bit more info but it sounds like you're on the right track. Choosing a tank and/or style you like would be great, then we could go from there. Some popular styles are Dutch Planted and Nature Aquarium. Google these or look through the entries for 2008 AGA Aquascaping contest. I was thinking I should take out the substrate and put a new one in? If the substrate you have at the moment is quite large then go for a finer one. Single coloured substrate looks good but seeing no substrate at all is better What other stuff should I get? Nutrients etc? Not really interested in how fast the stuff grows, as long as it does. My plants seem to be doing great under high lighting, DIY CO2 and nothing else. Haven't dosed ferts in ages :oops: but my plants aren't suffering. Can I take plants from local streams? Not dangerous for the environment, for the fish, etc? Can these plants survive in warm water? I can't really say but I tried it once and there was some sort of bug in the soil the came with, ended up tearing down the whole tank. Ask Stella if it's bad for the fish, most plants will survive at higher temps for a while. Hope that helps

Yes I have, in his welcome post Nice fishroom Sicklids

Show off! Hope you enjoy your stay. EDIT: N1CK and I are very interested in Red Cherry Shrimp. Looking at getting them imported, what diseases do they carry? Thanks

Find out what fish he likes and do a PMI chart. Make sure you tend toward the P section. Tell him it'll be far better than the 3 footer and any other tanks will be out of sight of guests. That's how I have 6 tanks now

When's labour weekend? Feel free to PM anytime.

0.26 Mb/s Download 0.08 Mb/s Upload Wanna see me download that 55.7mb file? *half a millisecond* Wanna see me do it again? :lol:

Enough for a decent covering in a 60x60cm, around 18L That's a bit too much though isn't it? If you ever do come up, I can give you some stems of Polysperma, Bacopa and Rotala if you'd like some.

Ooo! I could go for some of that for the cube. Where can I get it?

That'd be awesome Twinkles Decided on a 'scape you like yet?

Free black sand? PM me please about that 8) Have a look through some of these: http://showcase.aquatic-gardeners.org/2 ... w-showcase I suggest choose 640x480 and looking through the index.

What kind of a look do you want for this tank and how much are you willing to spend? It's kinda like getting a haircut. Find the picture of the one you want and go from there. Got a pic of what you had in mind?

Where to start? :lol: If the plants seem to be growing well, let them grow until you can take cuttings and plant them in groups of 3 or 4, all stems in the same hole. Try to layer it, let the hairgrass take the front, medium sized plants take the middle and the stems take the back. Before it can eb aquascaped it needs to be tidied up a bit. No need to replace the gravel, the hairgrass should cover it. Any chance of a full tank front on shot? All the tems growing horizontal need to be cut and planted vertical. HTH, all I have for now

Is there a difference between the front and back of the tank? If not, shift the tank so the back is at the front

I belive it's on all four sides LA, not just the front two.

*Points finger at N1CK*

I reckon get a big shipment of flame moss or similar, that'll be full of shrimp. 2 in 1, see? Smart.

I just joined happy aquarium, I made a clownfish breeding tank. Now I'm nearly broke, $1 left Cleaned all my friends tanks to get some XP and told them they needed to feed their fish, hopefully they'll return the favour. Now we play the waiting game, like I need another addiction

As above

They have little secret scuba tanks?

Yes, IME Gregs tanks are good. I got my 85x25x40cm tank made by him.