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I don't trust API Quick Start. Their research doesn't cut it for me.

First off, they used liver fish - not exactly the most reliable test subjects. And they fed them, which means the ammonia output varied. They didn't even provide the exact amount of ammonia being produced in the tanks. They only ...

I think you'll find that one algae scrubber might not be enough in the long run for dealing with algae. I've got 20 tanks, and I used to have 13 planted ones, but now it's down to 7. Over the years, I've built up quite a collection of algae-fighting tools - here's what I've got:

I use small ...

Most of my tanks are now actually Aqueon, previously known as All-Glass. I also have a couple of tanks from glasscages.com that I picked up used.

The logos on these tanks are pretty neat - they're small plaques glued to the glass. I've got a 150-gallon tank and a 125-gallon tank from them.

150 ...

They don't self-turn, so if you want to maintain their ball shape, you'll need to rotate them yourself. From what I recall, the ones I initially encountered seemed to originate from Japan.

I used to attend weekend fish events and would often stick around for the Sunday auctions. It was years ...

Dried leaves in water naturally break down over time. I've been using catappas in my Altum tanks for years now. They last around 2 weeks before I replace them, usually when they're left with just the spines, like the ones in your photo. I also swap out the ones that start to become translucent.

I ...

African cichlids tend to be quite aggressive towards plants, they can cause a lot of damage.

Old age really does suck, fancy. I've recently turned 76 and I'm having to downsize my tanks because I just can't keep up like I used to. I've got a few that require me to climb on a small ladder, and that's just not a good idea at my age. I'm getting rid of my 6 foot tanks, including the 125 gallon ...

Actually what Collin said about the bacteria and salt isn't entirely accurate. I've been reading up on this topic and from what I understand, the diversity of ammonia-oxidizing bacteria is greater in freshwater than in saltwater. Dr. Hovanec's research and others have shown this to be true.

One ...

The pre-filter is the key to avoiding sand-related issues with power filters. I've used power filters on tanks of all sizes and have had great success, even with sand as the substrate. In my experience, the smaller the sand grains, the more easily they can be stirred up into the water column and ...

From those pics, I'm inclined to agree with Colin that it doesn't appear to be Columnaris. Given your location in the UK, I'm hesitant to suggest a specific medication, as my knowledge is based on products available in my region. Unless a UK-based member can recommend a suitable alternative that's ...