http://www.plantedtank.net/forums Any and all equipment needed in a planted tank en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:40:08 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.plantedtank.net/forums http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96893-where-place-purigen-eheim-filters.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:29:45 GMT mechs (only in the 2217) --> coarse pad --> substrate pro --> fine pad --> back to aquarium Where should I place a bag of Purigen??? Thanks in advance.]]> I have two 2236's and a 2217. So the water flow looks like the following:

aquarium water --> mechs (only in the 2217) --> coarse pad --> substrate pro --> fine pad --> back to aquarium

Where should I place a bag of Purigen??? Thanks in advance. ]]> Equipment Chrisk-K http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96893-where-place-purigen-eheim-filters.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96890-2217-2236-40g-tank-overkill.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:39:27 GMT Would running a 2217 & a 2236 in a 40G tank with heavy bio load be an overkill?

I have an extra 2236 and I'm deciding whether to buy a 2217 or a 2215.

Thanks! ]]> Equipment Chrisk-K http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96890-2217-2236-40g-tank-overkill.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96889-blue-line-55-pump-manual.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:30:38 GMT Has any one ever change the rear fan on this pump, I can't find a blue line 55 hd pump manual or a pic of this part any where ? The company did say I could order it from there Dealers but no one place the item on there site, {unless it's a special order!}

I can't seem to be able to take the rear fan off had a little rust on the c ring and on the top of the fan , I did try to pull it off by hand but end up cracking a fin now! I do need to replace it in the future it can still be able to use now,
I did try some liquid wrench but did not work form me it's like something still holding it down? Have not try a pulley yet , I did use 2 screw drivers to pry off with no luck. ]]> Equipment inkslinger http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96889-blue-line-55-pump-manual.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96885-help-me-pick-equipment-design-my.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:03:41 GMT Hey, I've started planning for my dream tank, and if I save my pennies I might be able to make it happen within the next 2 years or so.

In the past I had a 90 gallon that I filled halfway and had archerfish, leaf fish, mudskippers, and I think I had an anableps for awhile (then our household disintegrated, had to take it down). The filtration was all internal, so maintaining it was difficult. It was well planted and had a waterfall and an atomizer fog machine, and some White's tree frogs, and it was awesome.

That was years ago. Now I want to step it up. I saw a 110X tank come into the aquarium shop I used to work at, and I immediately fell in love with it. I knew it would be the size of my "real" archerfish tank.

This will have to be an overflow system with a sump in the stand to minimize the equipment in the display. Any good designs and/or ideal pump systems for such a thing?

The display will have to be drilled. What is the best method for this?

I would like it to have custom rockwork on the back, but I have no idea the best materials and method to accomplish this, as I'm sure every method has pros and cons.

Any other ideas I'd love to hear.


BTW, this is the only shot I have of that 90gal:
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/1179/p0000965.jpg


Ideally this would be the centerpiece of a bigger system, where it would be flanked by two corner bowfronts with my orchids, but that's dreaming. ]]> Equipment Alpinist http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96885-help-me-pick-equipment-design-my.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96881-new-cheap-rimless-10g-source.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:12:50 GMT My wife alerted me to this thread on the reef forums: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1739455 Basically, the poster takes a Marina (by Hagen) 10g tank kit and takes the top cover off and discovers that its rimless! Looks like really nice beveled edges with good silicone work.... My wife alerted me to this thread on the reef forums:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1739455

Basically, the poster takes a Marina (by Hagen) 10g tank kit and takes the top cover off and discovers that its rimless! Looks like really nice beveled edges with good silicone work.

I've seen a few of these kits at the LFS. Maybe I should pick one up.

-Charlie ]]> Equipment trackhazard http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96881-new-cheap-rimless-10g-source.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96864-end-tank-dump-uggg.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:15:28 GMT I have read about it, but I finally saw it, and I am amazed on how it happened. I have a 5lb bottle, pushing 120 bpm or so. Last time I looked at that gages the bottle had around 900 lbs of pressure in it. that was around a week ago. It was losing about 100 lbs a week. Well it went from 900... I have read about it, but I finally saw it, and I am amazed on how it happened.

I have a 5lb bottle, pushing 120 bpm or so. Last time I looked at that gages the bottle had around 900 lbs of pressure in it. that was around a week ago. It was losing about 100 lbs a week. Well it went from 900 to 100 in a week, and yesterday I noticed a lot of bubbles, on a cardinal gasping, kinked in the middle and then die, it was fast.

I found a dead shrimp on the soil... oh no. Drop Checker was yellow... yikes. I am not sure is any shrimp lived, they are hard to find, and I lost one fish. Off to get the bottle topped off today. That really sucked. ]]> Equipment WarDaddy http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96864-end-tank-dump-uggg.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96862-what-else-do-i-need.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:13:47 GMT Hi all, Ok, I am setting up my first co2 setup and am not sure what else I still need. This is for a 29g tank and it will have 2x24 watt T5HO lighting. I am buying a milwaukee 957 regulator and 5 lb aluminum co2 tank from a seller on craigslist for $100, which I thought was a pretty good... Hi all,

Ok, I am setting up my first co2 setup and am not sure what else I still need. This is for a 29g tank and it will have 2x24 watt T5HO lighting.

I am buying a milwaukee 957 regulator and 5 lb aluminum co2 tank from a seller on craigslist for $100, which I thought was a pretty good deal.

I think I also need silicon tubing as well? No idea..

Also, I have an Eheim 2215 canister filter. I have read that I can use it as a diffuser and put my co2 into the intake of the filter. How is that done and is this recommended with my type of filter?

Thanks in advance for any help. ]]> Equipment lisa_v http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96862-what-else-do-i-need.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96848-hob-canister-filter-37-gallon.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:39:34 GMT First planted tank. I was at the LFS today and asked what type of filtration to use on my 37 gallon tank and they recomended A 70 HOB. Reading posts on these forums most people have canisters on a tank this size. I will plant the tank moderatly and stock with a cleaning crew and a dozen tetras... First planted tank. I was at the LFS today and asked what type of filtration to use on my 37 gallon tank and they recomended A 70 HOB. Reading posts on these forums most people have canisters on a tank this size.

I will plant the tank moderatly and stock with a cleaning crew and a dozen tetras and 2 angels.

Does anyone have suggestions for me.

I also have the impression that you can use a canister filter to diffuse Co2 from a DIY setup is this correct?

What would be a great filtration system for this tank? ]]> Equipment fishkilleraz http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96848-hob-canister-filter-37-gallon.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96847-help-c02-indicator-purchase-advice.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:59:12 GMT I need to buy a co2 indicator. should i go with a drop checker or is the red sea indicator fine. ANyone know where to get a good deal on one of these? anyone on this forum sell them? I need to buy a co2 indicator. should i go with a drop checker or is the red sea indicator fine. ANyone know where to get a good deal on one of these? anyone on this forum sell them? ]]> Equipment discus33 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96847-help-c02-indicator-purchase-advice.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96839-how-long-will-aquarium-last.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:31:15 GMT When i set up my 85g about 2 years ago, i noticed a sticker on the bottom that said it was made in 1998. It's in very good condition, no visible weak points. I did purchase the aquarium/stand from someone on craigslist (it was "used").

BUT should i be concerned? What is the typical "life span" on a glass aquarium?

I just realized that it will be about 12 years old this coming year. ]]> Equipment AzFishKid http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96839-how-long-will-aquarium-last.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96833-anyone-using-stainless-steel-diffuser.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:02:11 GMT saw this on ebay. anyone using it? good?bad? CO2 Aquarium Plant Tank Stainless Steel Pollen Diffuser saw this on ebay. anyone using it? good?bad?

CO2 Aquarium Plant Tank Stainless Steel Pollen Diffuser ]]> Equipment pandapr http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96833-anyone-using-stainless-steel-diffuser.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96831-pentair-aquatics-af-92-heater-module.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:39:59 GMT Hi Everyone,

Anyone use a Pentair Aquatics heater module? If so, I'm wondering if you have to cement the inlet and outlet fittings into the system? Is PVC cement alright?

Thanks,

Joe ]]> Equipment cannonj22 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96831-pentair-aquatics-af-92-heater-module.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96823-eheim-2213-2215-20-long.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:46:33 GMT I can't decide,any input would be appreciated ]]> Equipment hiittman http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96823-eheim-2213-2215-20-long.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96821-how-tell-test-date-co2-tank.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:23:29 GMT I know that it's in the numbers stamped on the tank but I can't make out heads or tails of them. ]]> Equipment will5 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96821-how-tell-test-date-co2-tank.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96816-rena-xp1-need-help.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:19:35 GMT I set up my rena xp1 without cutting the proper measurements with the hoses. Now it's too long and bending so I did some adjustments so it wouldn't bend and reduce the flow. How do I get all the water out from hose and how do I unplug the hoses from the quick disconnect valve? Thanks! ]]> Equipment eiginh http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/96816-rena-xp1-need-help.html