if there is lot of snail, better disinfect 1st. coz u dont wanna deal with huge numbers of snail. esp the snail eggs that u cant see

so in conclusion, shall i do it like this for my 22x16x15cm moss & shrimp tank?
http://www.my-mac.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=11047

1, 1.5L bottle for the yeast & sugar mixture.

2, is this alright for bubble counter(gas separator) instead of using 500ml bottle?
http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum/showt...-and-checkvalve

3, i'll be using cigarette filter as my diffuser

4, some suction cups to secure the tube to the glass

5, 2 check valves

6, btw, went to shop for check valves.. rm5 each dont know if it's expensive or cheap cause it's plastic
looks something like this

7, air control valve rm 3.50 for 1. (do i really need this?) looks like this


8, am i missing anything?

Anyone can tell me where to find this snail? really bad case of BBA..want to buy 2 dozens of this snail and dump inside my tank

what on earth are these disgusting things.. ew.. kinda gross

waa so hot nowadays. even fan 24hrs can get until 28. always max 26.

Oh step by step I got but towards the end I lazy to snap photos already.
Sorry bro.

I gona rest until 6.30 like that than will start to change my scape.
Wana change the type of plants today...

Having a Guiness Stout first...
Listen to some music...
Got the mood n feel than only start the scape

Yes, last night my pre-set tank temp was around 31-32C until this very morning (with light off). Luckily no plant inside , just with hardscape and running Taiyo CF1000 with 3/4 water fill. Today planning to find a cheap adapter for my coming DIY fan. Wish me luck

Hey bro. I thought it's a "cheap option" for planted tanks Anyway yeah, I guess getting a proper CO2 cylinder system would be cheaper in the long run (and more effective).

I would like to ask what are the recommended brands for a full CO2 set but not to expensive la..around RM300 boleh?

Update: Did some calculations:

Assuming a RM32 CO2 diffuser can can last around 3 weeks, refills costing around RM25. Total cost per year is RM32 + (RM25 X 52weeks/3) = RM465
Assuming a RM300 CO2 system can last around 4 months, refills costing RM20. Total cost per year is RM300 + (RM20X3) = RM360

Whoaa indeed a CO2 system is much better in the long run (plus the extra features) assuming my assumptions were accurate

kytz : it depends on your level of success that you require. its too subjective to say. plants will love more co2 but ur fishes will not.

looking back at my diy co2, i must've poisoned by cardinal tetras due to the overdose of co2 from the DIY. because i put 1 table spoon of yeast into the mixture, the bubble rate should be quite high. and i put the co2 24/7. so u can imagine they must've been gulping for air especially at night.

Cool!    I think Eheim is one of the best filter around. . It is very frustrating if we bought the wrong filter with the money spent. Btw thank you for sharing bro. it took me about 1 yr of saving to upgrade from a sponge filter to eheim for my 2 ft tank. and i would say it was a good investment.. 

Hi guys, just want to ask you guys another question.

How many centimeter of water loss you guys had in a day? Yesterday I measured mine was lost around 1.5cm. Is it normal? Yesterday temp was around 28-29C, running with 2 DIY fan blow on top. Currently Im using Taiyo CF1000. Sorry if the topic was discussed earlier

Thanks in advance

wow...u sound like mcguyver...oops..should be mcgirlver!!

topping? i never touch it for 2 weeks dy... still normal. lol

btw, anyone care to share how they check PH? i read some guide advise to buy testkit, then forum mention ph test pen.. costly. anyone with the ph pen mind share their experience?

Oh will do will do. Since I'm staying at SS2 I will go take a look Thanks!

He owns a shop or staying nearby me? LOL!

ejet is also good rite? overfiltering is the way to go.. for a planted tank one can aim as much as 10 - 12x filtering. 

Hi, put some hardy fishes like danio, and add live stock slowly. for a new nutrient enriched soil i'll just do WC 50-80% three times a week for a month. then wc 50% 2 times a week for the 2nd month and 50% weekly for the third month. i just use treated pipe water. usually it will takes about a month.