I don't go there very often, only if I need to do some stuff nearby, otherwise not really worth the trip. Too far and Toll for return already rm5+.The shop is actually looking like wanna bankrupt already. Haha. Planted tanks all with algae. but everything is cheaper than other fish shops I have seen around klang valley.

Also, ADA distributor show room is just few steps away, you can see the planted emerged rotala and MC in front of the shop. They have beautiful planted tank too.

need some opinions..there seem to be some development in near my area in near future..so they bulldoze everything..and i saw some of the tree roots and it looks nice..not sure what type of tree but the area is just like our average small forest/semak we found in malaysia waiting to be flatten out..so can i take and put it in aquarium?.have anyone tried it before?.of course the roots need to be cure 1st..just wondering if anyone tried and can share some exp?.

Is it already dry and dead? I think general speaking, you can use any tree roots, but, it's just a matter of how long the root will last.

You definitely need a long soak with salt or even boil it with boiling water, (some people oven bake it) to ensure there's no bacteria, fungus and larvae live in it.

This post has been edited by artsyfarty: Dec 1 2015, 09:41 AM

hi, i will chip in a little here.

with ur 2217, i think u should limit the water outlet instead of water inlet. that way, the canister will not push out air than water. other than that, u may put in some vaseline at the big orange o-ring to make sure its tight fit. the inlet may need to seal it with the white plumbing tapes as suggested as well. i believe the biggest culprit is the inlet section where its sucking in air. make sure ur inlet pipes are not exposed or have any tiny holes as well... otherwise whatever u did will not be any use!

usually its fine to use any root. like artsy bro mentioned, u may need to soak it and then dry it to get rid of any pests inside the roots. otherwise it should all be ok to use. u may wan to test it by soaking it in water with a few hardy fish... then u can be sure that the roots are all ok for use!

Anybody seen this Chilli Rasboras for sale? I'm looking to pick up a dozen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In2gRp8Noe4 - please ignore the horrible music

hi guys, just wanted to ask, has anyone heard of this brand before chihiros?

they have this filter which looks identical to the one from ADA but half the price.
any experience/reviews/opinions would greatly appreciated




This post has been edited by seand19: Dec 2 2015, 10:10 AM

I think I have seen it in Midvalley EastAqua before. About rm4 each. Quite ex for a small little creature

i hope you do get them. they are sooo nice.
my brood of 20s, almost a year old after i bought from uncle arrow.
just make sure when u buy at lfs, the b.briggatae is the real deal. they sometimes get confused with either b.urophthalmoides or b.merah.

Thank you all. I will try to check MV. Just be careful because last time I bought from MV and they had Ich which infected my tank. Since then I'd quarantine any fish from MV.


I've never heard of this, but it sure looks interesting. Can share more info please? Price? Location?

the es-150 filter goes for 600
the es-300 filter goes for 1100
the es-300 filter goes for 1280

these are the prices quoted to me by a facebook page called Shrimp Friends Malaysian -SFM
but they take rather long to reply and arent that keen to sell, like the customer service is a bit meh
operate out of negeri sembilan if i'm right and will only do cod in KL Sentral if not postage

but another page is called CRS Aquatic and their services are a bit better although also take some time to reply
i suggest you contact whatever the number is given on the page by whatsapp for a slightly faster response
these guys operate in melaka

ordered the es-150 for a new project with a 2 feet tank
hopefully it'll be enough and just as good as ADA

hey seand19, do send us a short review once you get it

Btw, question about fish food - for small fish like cherry barb, neon tetra etc..

I always find there's a thin layer of oil like liquid on the surface of my tank, and today I finally found out the main cause, it's the fish food I have been feeding, it seems to be a bit oily. Does anyone has the same issue? Which fish food do you use?

it'll be a long time before i could :/
gotta save up and get part by part of the project
so far just the filter and driftwood
next is lights, any suggestions?
i use a t5 for my 1 foot tank and led for my 1.5 foot tank.
so i'm not sure what to opt for my 2 footer.
i kinda wana go with ADA but if my budget doesnt pan out then at least i have a second option.

If you like the look of ADA Aquasky series, then go for Chihiros Aquasky.

where to get?

where are you from?
If in Klang Valley can get from Fish Depot or Shrimpoly.

Thank for the advice, will surely looks into it although really reluctant to spent more as the fert itself are not cheap at all

But will see how it goes accordingly

EI is a much cheaper solution, but you need to ensure you have a heavily planted tank. I had algae bloom at a time, but now everything is under controlled.

This post has been edited by artsyfarty: Dec 3 2015, 11:13 AM

i bought some disposal glass around 5-6mm thk. thought of doing 3.5'x1'x1' long biotope for betta (blackwater) or low tech planted with only riversand / gravel as the only substrate. i really dont have any budget for canister filter or some high grade substrate product. for filter, i'll just use my spare small-med sized HOB filter as i dont want the flow to be to strong for the scape.

1. do i need to brace the top-side of the tank?.can it sustain the water volume (26gal)?.coz i really wanted to put my HOB filter at the sideglass so that it could provide better flow and not at the back glass. If can't, then no choice but DIY the HOB.
2. if i need to add some soil, can general garden soil be used and covered with layer of gravel / riversand?.i know i will be cloudy, but any other option or precaution?.
3. i saw that blackwater biotope is quite simple (am i wrong?) with just branch/roots some ketapang leaves, and surface plants. Is it really that simple?.it still need filtration system right?


my references :
1. http://s438.photobucket.com/user/flimsyfro...C09727.jpg.html
2. http://s438.photobucket.com/user/flimsyfro...C09590.jpg.html