Recent content by JackPJ

I haven't had a big one crack open, but I had the fluval (external) connector split in the middle of the night and effectively pump out/syphon 100 gallons of water :( I woke up to the sound of a waterfall as It's on the second floor and it just poored through the floor into the room below.... I...

The hand-made sump i bought before was about an inch wider at one end than the other, makes sense that they could be taller at one end lol?

I'd be weary, it may hold water fine, but the gap under it could cause stress on the silicone joins over time. I had one leak from a similar issue. Easy way to help it though is just a sheet of polystyrene (i'm sure any home depot store should have some) between the tank and stand. If you don't...

Thanks, This picture is meant to replace number 2 up there :): I know the plant has a few spots, from what I read in the books I recently bought, I put it down to potassium deficiency? Could be way wrong though. Test Results for the larger tank are: 2.5ppm phos (root tabs brought that up...

Thanks, will use imgur now, and re-upload Or not.. the edit button doesnt show on the thread, I'll have to upload to this post instead lol If A mod could insert these into the OP it would be greatly appreciated as it will not allow me to edit (they are in order)

Hi everyone, I could really do with your knowledge here! First, a quick explanation: I've been keeping/breeding fish for years (had around 45 tanks in the fish room when it got out of hand), but Im far from knowledgeable when it comes to plants. I've had many planted tanks that have thrived in...