CryptKeeper54's ADA Mini M

CryptKeeper54 · 09-28-2012, 06:08 PM

Bought a used ADA Mini M light/tank setup. Light is genuine, but tank looks too green compared to my shcuber-wright, so a bit skeptical; it may be a knock-off. It is what it is.

Thought I would move on to trying an Iwagumi scape. DSM started last week. Just keeping it by my west facing window, hoping that it gets enough light. Ryuoh stones, e.belem, and hc. Been really busy as of late so keeping my posts simple. My scuber-wright is still in the works.

EnigmaticGuppy92 · 09-28-2012, 06:27 PM

nice rocks subbed

rocksmom · 09-28-2012, 06:47 PM

Holy cow, I can't keep up with all your tanks! And I agree, nice rocks.

Good luck with the DSM.

**Geniusdudekiran** · 09-28-2012, 08:06 PM

Excellent scape. I would shallow the slope some, though...

Not only does the glass look green, but the glass looks thin. Should be 5mm, how thick is it?

CryptKeeper54 · 09-28-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Geniusdudekiran

Excellent scape. I would shallow the slope some, though...

Not only does the glass look green, but the glass looks thin. Should be 5mm, how thick is it?

Just measured it...4mm. Scuber wright is 6 and a lot less green. At least the light is real, no doubt about that.

CryptKeeper54 · 09-28-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by EnigmaticGuppy92

nice rocks subbed

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Originally Posted by rocksmom

Holy cow, I can't keep up with all your tanks! And I agree, nice rocks.

Good luck with the DSM.

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Originally Posted by hlaalu

Gunna look cool! I love your spec btw!

Thanks for the kind words.

**Geniusdudekiran** · 09-28-2012, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CryptKeeper54

Just measured it...4mm. Scuber wright is 6 and a lot less green. At least the light is real, no doubt about that.

Hmmm... I'd fight for a refund...

What light did you get, I didn't see?

hlaalu · 09-28-2012, 08:42 PM

Gunna look cool! I love your spec btw!

Green_Flash · 09-28-2012, 11:05 PM

That looks to be an older ADA tank, they used glass with more iron before switching over to the very high clarity glass. Not sure when though they switched to the higher clarity glass.

CryptKeeper54 · 09-29-2012, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Geniusdudekiran

Hmmm... I'd fight for a refund...

What light did you get, I didn't see?

The matching light. This looks like the real deal. Here it is in my messy room.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green_Flash

That looks to be an older ADA tank, they used glass with more iron before switching over to the very high clarity glass. Not sure when though they switched to the higher clarity glass.

I'm guessing you're right. I don't think I was being scammed or anything.

**Geniusdudekiran** · 09-29-2012, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CryptKeeper54

The matching light. This looks like the real deal. Here it is in my messy room.

Ah, the Solar Mini. I'm very jealous! I'd you don't mind my asking, how much did you pay for the set?

CryptKeeper54 · 09-29-2012, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Geniusdudekiran

Ah, the Solar Mini. I'm very jealous! I'd you don't mind my asking, how much did you pay for the set?

2 bills. I can live with that.

CryptKeeper54 · 10-17-2012, 11:17 PM

Just flooded the tank. Got bored of waiting..... hope I don't regret it. Will post better pics ASAP. Flooded my schuber-wright as well but still putting on the final touches.

Also, I have to say, I am very impressed with the design of the Fluval C2 filter. I think this HOB is perfect for this tank.

These rocks are just beautiful. I'm such a planted tank geek.

frrok · 10-17-2012, 11:33 PM

looks great, i love those rocks as well... just curious as to why you chose an HOB? i notice your atomic diffusor. those things are the isht! SUBBED!

Fat Guy · 10-18-2012, 05:06 AM

really dig your rock layout!!

09-28-2012, 06:08 PM	#1
CryptKeeper54 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 342	CryptKeeper54's ADA Mini M Bought a used ADA Mini M light/tank setup. Light is genuine, but tank looks too green compared to my shcuber-wright, so a bit skeptical; it may be a knock-off. It is what it is. Thought I would move on to trying an Iwagumi scape. DSM started last week. Just keeping it by my west facing window, hoping that it gets enough light. Ryuoh stones, e.belem, and hc. Been really busy as of late so keeping my posts simple. My scuber-wright is still in the works. __________________ 12 Gallon Long, 12G Rimless Club, 44G Pentagon *Nikon Pimp #062* RETIRED: ADA Mini M, Schuber Wright Mini 66, Fluval Spec, Fluval Spec V, EheimAquastyle 6g, Fluval Edge 6g Last edited by CryptKeeper54; 12-05-2012 at 04:13 AM.. Reason: typo

09-28-2012, 06:27 PM	#2
EnigmaticGuppy92 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: England Posts: 525	nice rocks subbed __________________ 40 gallon dirt tank 1 Baby Bearded Dragon Abberant Hypo Tangerine Leopard Gecko Normal Leopard Gecko Super hypo tangerine baldy carrot tail leopard gecko Exoterra planted terrarium 2 whites tree frogs

09-28-2012, 06:47 PM	#3
rocksmom Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (20/100%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Valley Center, Ca Posts: 504	Holy cow, I can't keep up with all your tanks! And I agree, nice rocks. Good luck with the DSM. __________________ 135g \| Desktop Tank \| Wabi Kusa \| Riparium

09-28-2012, 08:06 PM	#4
Geniusdudekiran Prodigious Plant Pundit (View User Tanks) PTrader: (43/98%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 5,356	Excellent scape. I would shallow the slope some, though... Not only does the glass look green, but the glass looks thin. Should be 5mm, how thick is it? __________________ "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." -- Steve Jobs ADA Mini S "Treeless Mountain" Do!Aqua 20-C: Wabi Kusa

09-28-2012, 08:42 PM	#8
hlaalu Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 59	Gunna look cool! I love your spec btw! __________________ Nano pond! Fluval Spec V

09-28-2012, 11:05 PM	#9
Green_Flash Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States Posts: 1,461	That looks to be an older ADA tank, they used glass with more iron before switching over to the very high clarity glass. Not sure when though they switched to the higher clarity glass.

10-17-2012, 11:17 PM	#13
CryptKeeper54 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 342	Just flooded the tank. Got bored of waiting..... hope I don't regret it. Will post better pics ASAP. Flooded my schuber-wright as well but still putting on the final touches. Also, I have to say, I am very impressed with the design of the Fluval C2 filter. I think this HOB is perfect for this tank. These rocks are just beautiful. I'm such a planted tank geek. __________________ 12 Gallon Long, 12G Rimless Club, 44G Pentagon *Nikon Pimp #062* RETIRED: ADA Mini M, Schuber Wright Mini 66, Fluval Spec, Fluval Spec V, EheimAquastyle 6g, Fluval Edge 6g Last edited by CryptKeeper54; 10-19-2012 at 11:18 AM.. Reason: Correction

10-17-2012, 11:33 PM	#14
frrok Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rockaway Beach, NY Posts: 1,212	looks great, i love those rocks as well... just curious as to why you chose an HOB? i notice your atomic diffusor. those things are the isht! SUBBED! __________________ The Fraternity of Dirt #11 Wabi-kusa Pimp #6 25cm Cube ADA MINI-M Journal ADA MINI-M REDUX

10-18-2012, 05:06 AM	#15
Fat Guy Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: new york, new york Posts: 1,376	really dig your rock layout!! __________________ ADA Mini M Fluval Edge

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