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In my experience with it, it was leaks that did it. I tested by putting it all underwater and blowing through the pipes to see where and if any air bubbles came out. Sure enough, around the lids; even if you drill smaller holes than the tubing. Once that's done, if you follow the cookie cutter...

so you have plants in there now or no? it sounds like way too much light and sunlight as well i would say so you'd need to add co2.

thanks sake. i did a water change just prior and tested all the parameters so all is looking good hopefully (fingers crossed). poor guy. i'll let him be, he doesn't seem to be trying to retreat anymore so hopefully he's less stressed than earlier after i pulled him out.

Water parameters are good. Sadly I think I just have to wait and see if he can heal. It looks to be a physical injury so I don't know what else to do

The middle part of its body is now turning a soft white, where it used to be clear

hey guys, I just had to pull a small red rasbora out of the side of my java moss wall, and he's looking a bit out of it. keeps to himself, is looking like he's trying to find a corner to die in. is there anything I could possibly do? he tried to wedge himself behind the wall again. he looks to...

Oh amazing. I'll have to have a look at some I've found available in Australia. Thanks for thr reply :)

So, the 16g work even though the fluval cartridges are 20g? Is the thread the same? Would love an update on this, as they are only $2 Australian dollars (CHEAP!) I realize this is an old thread but would love it if anyone could advise if this works.

wow thanks guys!! yeah i'm looking to get a glass diffuser. i had one and it was so fragile it snapped >.< will it work as good though? even though it's unsightly, this one does have close to 100% diffusion as nothing ever escapes. i'll post some more pics when i can! some clear ones! so...

I didn't realise how bad my photos were! I'll put some clearer ones up tonight :)

hey guys, finally starting to see my little tank get some characteristics of its own and starting to really thrive. very excited so I thought I'd post it up to show you and maybe get some ideas/tips/feedback. don't be too harsh, I'm still kinda sorta new to the hobby! specs: 30litres small...

Not sure what that is. It is starting to look like its slowly going though. I was using my DIY set up for co2 but have now installed my fluval and it seems the co2 is diffusing much better. I believe the problem was probably high light, not enough co2. Fingers crossed it gets better

it's now on new plants I've recently planted only after a day

sexy. only trouble is, within a day of being in my tank, I have small black spots developing on the leaves; the same ones that have slowly developed on my hemianthus macra and my java ferns. is this a build up of phosphates? a dirty tank? my water changes have been at least 20-25% per week...

i think you were spot on mate, looks like this: Water Hyssop, Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri) thank you!