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Is it still alive this morning Nymox?

You need to reply to the TM ad with what is actually is now Ade and suggest he researches as well

I think it is preferable to use live plants in but some situations, like this, plastic are ideal.

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I have one of these things. My problem is we do not have strong water pressure and the tap is about the same height as the tank (and quite a distance from it) so it takes ages to fill (easy to forget it is running). It does not give a strong enough suck to clear the crud from the substrate as you work either. Because of these 2 things I rarely use mine these days as it is quicker with the buckets.

I do hope you will supply me with an article about this Nymox :bounce:

According to several sites...it grows best in tropical and subtropical zones in warm and damp conditions but will wither if temp gets too high. It is also said to reduce certain urges and the monks use it to help them stay celibate. I wonder if it has the same effect on fish? If so, better keep it out of any aquarium where you have fish you are wanting to breed I suspect it will cope submerged for some months but will eventually rot.

There are some fantails in there but I don't like orandas. Have to be careful what we add as it get below -4C in winter and the pond has been known to stay iced over for several days in a row.

We have a local lady here with a lovely marine set-up. She has to run a chiller because of the heat of the lights and equipment. She has a tank built into the lounge wall and accesses by a specially built room behind it.

That's high! Where does he live? Is this council water or a well?

It is important you got her name and contact details plus her licence plate and the name of her insurance company. You contact them immediately and fill out the forms giving your side of the story. They compare it with hers ( she will probably be blaming you by the time it comes to fill our her forms) and they decide based on evidence who is at fault. They may ask you to get 3 quotes from reputable local companies or you can ask them if you may get a quote from the company you prefer. Have you been checked out by a medical person and filled out an ACC form? Although you may think there is little wrong, the ACC45 form is important if you develop problems later on and require medical care (this can happen with whiplash and other bruising which may take a day or 2 to develop). It will be cheaper for you to see the Dr if you fill out the ACC45 form (says she from where she works a Dr's office ).

They knew school started this week for many

Nothing but people don't use it much

Looks like black beard algae to me too

Yeah, it's all Stella's fault!

and make sure you are aware of ongoing costs

Why was it recommended? In my opinion, if you are doing everything correctly you should not need to add products to your system. I had to look this stuff up as I had never heard of it. It seems to be considered the best thing since sliced bread (but it was their own website so that is understandable) and I don't think I have ever seen 1 product claimed to cure, or correct, so many different problems and for both freshwater and marine! Nowhere could I find what was actually in it though :dunno: Their site says... Easy-Life fluid filter medium represents a completely new product generation in aquatics. Its application range is so wide, that a certain name never fully covers all the workings of this product. Easy-Life vfm : is 100% natural & safe does not contain any chemicals, bacteria or other organic additives is very active in freshwater and marine aquariums, ponds and paludariums solves many problems : often occurring ones and also rare problems is a very versatile preventive product brings about dozens of powerful effects Examples of Easy-Life ffm activities in freshwater and marine systems : improves and stabilizes the water quality, accelerates the maturing of tanks, removes chemicals, medicine residue, chlorine, heavy metals, ammonium and many other contaminants, improves plant growth, young fry grow better, promotes coral growth, algae removal and prevention, destresses fish and lower animals, neutralizes harmful bacteria, promotes breeding and much more. Easy-Life ffm prevents unnecessary suffering and dying of freshwater and marine animals during transport and quarantine, after a medical treatment, in case of injuries and bacterial infections, calamities like power failure and so on. The mortality rate of the water creatures has decreased tremendously by Easy-Life ffm. All this with a completely natural product with which no chemicals, bacteria or other organic additives are brought into the water. Easy-Life fluid filter medium produces over 30 different effects, without showing any detrimental side-effects. Use the navigation on the right for all the information about this unique product. Surprisingly, it claims that doubling the does doubles the effectiveness, unlike most which say you must dose as per instructions. It was product of the year in Germany in 2004. The site also claims all the following... OVERVIEW ACTIVITIES Effrects on aquarium plants adds a wide range of essential minerals and trace elements enhances the growth of plants Water quality / biofilters / useful bacteria makes the water crystal clear removes heavy metals (e.g. Copper, Zinc, Cadmium) removes ammonium, chlorine, chloramine and other harmful compounds (chlorine compounds only in fresh water) removes harmful bacteria absorbs residue of medication and chemicals eliminates bad odours prevents algae problems continually adds oxygen to the water improves the water quality and keeps it stable protects against sudden alterations in the water quality improves the overall water condition spectacularly useful bacteria multiply much faster biofilters become more efficient and longer lasting accelerates the bio-activity: ideal for starting up new filter systems Effects on corals / lower animals / live rock Live rock / corals open much quicker and easier all water inhabitants will grow better the lower animals become more active the animals are less prone to disease adds a wide range of essential minerals and trace elements Water quality / biofilters / useful bacteria makes the water crystal clear removes heavy metals (e.g. Copper, Zinc, Cadmium) removes ammonium, chlorine, chloramine and other harmful compounds (chlorine compounds only in fresh water) removes harmful bacteria absorbs residue of medication and chemicals eliminates bad odours prevents algae problems continually adds oxygen to the water improves the water quality and keeps it stable protects against sudden alterations in the water quality improves the overall water condition spectacularly useful bacteria multiply much faster biofilters become more efficient and longer lasting accelerates the bio-activity: ideal for starting up new filter systems It seems to me that it is not removing anything from the water, just binding it so it is still there. I do not think such products should replace good, regular maintenance and, if you are doing this, then the product is superfluous (and expensive).

We won't mention her age Hope you have a lovely day and the family waits on you hand and foot :thup:

Good progress. Do the dogs stay out of it?

Always room for you here too Stella once you hit the South Island. Can probably offer places in Hokitika and Haast too.

... and in English! 8) http://www.adana.co.jp/en/aj/index.php

You need to change that now to "ATE" :happy2: Grant has hidden his half.

Nope, and he was there again this morning and brought home some more :happy1: I don't share chocolate!

Good to see they finally arrived safely :happy2:

Surely one of the ChCh shops stocks it Joe? Cheaper shipping (and we will be going down there soon )