Anyone have any idea why leaves on Ludwigia look like this? I have tried increase potassium & phosphate but no improvement. Nitrate is high around 10-20 ppm. Right now started dosing more iron since last week.




I have read some people put inline diffuser on inlet pipe without any problem. I don't know if there is any negative effect especially on the beneficial bacteria in the filter. Well, beneficial bacteria in the soil should able to handle your tank if anything happen.

Testing change to inline now...
Water look clearer

What's the market price of Eheim 250 now? Do you think it is good?

I bought from Taobao cost around CNY 350+
Much cheaper than shopee


Eheim classis series is proven reliable yet cost effective.
Bought 2 set, another set now parking waiting for new tank setup...

Its always suggest need 4x-10x flow rate.. my tank only 10g(38liter) but this eheim is about 400+ L/hr

Dont you feel it is slightly troublesome to wash the filter since the hose is like tangling?

Always use those quick release, on weekly cleaning, normally only clean the inlet and outlet.
Maybe 6month or more only clean tank.
https://eheim.com/en_GB/aquatics/accessorie...ung-d.-12/16-mm

I feel its more easier than HOB that i need to clean the sponge.

But most important is tank look very neat, you dont see other equip tangling around, only Inlet+Outlet.
(Co2 injection via Inline type)

This post has been edited by tachlio: Jul 3 2021, 09:06 AM

Instead of LFS, where can I refill my Co2?
I heard welding shop is capable do this, anyone tried?

BTW, update for change my inline diffuser to water inlet...
Efficiency increase a lot, and no more bubber flying around...

Still not sure the impact to canister filter

This post has been edited by tachlio: Jul 4 2021, 08:32 AM

Hi all,
I'm renting in a studio apartment, and I'm wondering if anybody is familiar if it's safe to keep an aquarium in the apartment.

I have a 42 gallon tank (2.5ft x 1.5ft x 1.5ft, 5mm thickness glass tank) - I'm worried about the following

1) Weight limits - if fully filled it'll come up to about 170kg over a 3.75sqft area. Will this be a problem in terms of structural loading for the condo?

2) Aquarium leaks - I'm worried about the aquarium leaking/shattering - that's 150liters of water out in the unit, highly probable for water damage to the units below.

Any thoughts? Half filled tank? Or am I just worrying about nothing?

Use proper cabinet or table or rack that are designed for aquarium, that not easily tip over or failed under weight.

Spiking Iron challenge! 😁

I have a bunch of guppies in a plastic storage box on my balcony.

Lately seeing some sort of red colour bug around the storage box.. very very small.. when squished it looks like blood.

Anyone knows what it is n how to get rid of it?

Photos attached.

I donno what that is but small creatures have come to my planted aquarium as well.

BTW, I actually have fixed this problem before but I posted here anyway in case some of you have experienced similar problem. I fixed it by resetting the tank. The problem is in the soil. Actually the soil itself. The soil is in reduced condition. This is what Tom Barr called it. Basically the soil is anaerobic, which means any aerobic bacteria including organic carbon eating bacteria unable to live in the soil. Organic matter like dead root for example is increasing day by day but there's no bacteria to deal with them. So it is progressively getting bad. The only reason the plants still alive because of the liquid fertilizer. This is second time this happened to me with the same soil in the same tank. Looks like I will need to replace the soil altogether.

How long is the soil already?

Almost or already 2 years I think.

Any idea where can I buy Samurai Guorami?

Hi all. Questions about water conditioner Tension Gon. I use 1mL of Tension Gon for my 15Litre tank. Do I need to use it daily or during water change only ya? Thank you 🙏🏻🐭

My guppies 👇🏻

During water change only.

Alright. Thank you sharing man🐭🙏🏻

Yes u can refill at welding shop as it uses same co2. Can also refill at fire extinguishers shops i think coz theres one here in kl refills for only rm12. Also about your inline diffuser which u use? and dont use it on inlet, ive read from many people that said it destroys the seals on canister filter after a long time