12G Club: Got a 12 GalloN RimlesS or wanna get 1? PoSt/SeE HeRe! RAOK OFFERED!!!

[micr0]

Originally Posted by sunyang730

Where did you get that light? and why is the reef thing in there? (the black thing that you see on every reef tank)

There are actually two lights, they are archaea 36 watt pc clip lights. The "reef things" are koralia nano powerheads. Not sure why these are associated with marine tanks, as they are the best smaller powerheads I've used for fresh or salt. I've found that maintaining good water movement has been very important with this tank.

[sunyang730]

Originally Posted by micr0

There are actually two lights, they are archaea 36 watt pc clip lights. The "reef things" are koralia nano powerheads. Not sure why these are associated with marine tanks, as they are the best smaller powerheads I've used for fresh or salt. I've found that maintaining good water movement has been very important with this tank.

So this mean you use the power heads instead of a spray bar for this work? Interesting! I will think of this because my tank is lack of water movement. LOL

[micr0]

Originally Posted by sunyang730

So this mean you use the power heads instead of a spray bar for this work? Interesting! I will think of this because my tank is lack of water movement. LOL

Yes, I don't use a spray bar, but the eheim 2215 outflow is still the biggest water mover in the tank. The koralias help prevent any dead zones. Their only drawback is that they can be dangerous to shrimp due to their open design. I no longer keep shrimp in this tank.

[sockfish]

Finally. "Step Two" complete. Just found a Fluval 205 on super sale [they're being discontinued so the lfs had a good deal]. I'm thinking that with a spraybar or powerhead in the tank it should be fine.

Now now I have a tank and a filter. Lights are next. Then some awesome wood.This build goes so slowly on a budget, but I want to wait and get the good stuff...

sox

[sunyang730]

Okay, So I am planning to get a Eheim Canister Filter 2213 (is this strong enough), a spray bar for it (where can I get this?) and 2 26w Light like Neo has.

Is this good enough for this tank?

Also, the pipe that came with the Eheim Canister, will that be too long?

If I don't want a Canister filter, what kid of HOB can I get?

Thanks!

[somewhatshocked]

Eheim 2213s come with spray bars. However, they won't be long enough to cover your entire tank. You'll need to create one yourself out of rigid tubing. You can see how to do so in my thread or in the threads of others who have commented here.

Eheim intake tubes are too long/tall for this tank but they're easy to cut down with a hacksaw or Dremel.

There are so many HOB filters on the market that it's up to you to pick the one you like, really. AquaClear seems to be a favorite HOB brand here on the forum, as it's affordable and easy to modify.

Originally Posted by sunyang730

Okay, So I am planning to get a Eheim Canister Filter 2213 (is this strong enough), a spray bar for it (where can I get this?) and 2 26w Light like Neo has.

Is this good enough for this tank?

Also, the pipe that came with the Eheim Canister, will that be too long?

If I don't want a Canister filter, what kid of HOB can I get?

Thanks!

[sunyang730]

Originally Posted by somewhatshocked

Eheim 2213s come with spray bars. However, they won't be long enough to cover your entire tank. You'll need to create one yourself out of rigid tubing. You can see how to do so in my thread or in the threads of others who have commented here.

Eheim intake tubes are too long/tall for this tank but they're easy to cut down with a hacksaw or Dremel.

There are so many HOB filters on the market that it's up to you to pick the one you like, really. AquaClear seems to be a favorite HOB brand here on the forum, as it's affordable and easy to modify.

HUM... I guess I will take a look at your tank LOL

[sayurasem]

Originally Posted by NeoShrimp

Not enough 12G members yet. We really need to get it out there for people to join and participate. I say we start a RAOK just for members? Hint hint?

12 Gallon Loooooooooooooooooooooooooong Club perhaps?
And it shouldn't matter if you have Mr. Aqua or GLA?

I start!

[sunyang730]

Originally Posted by sayurasem

12 Gallon Loooooooooooooooooooooooooong Club perhaps?
And it shouldn't matter if you have Mr. Aqua or GLA?

I start!

Which one is better? Anyone have experience?

I want to get one soon but they are all out of stock

[sayurasem]

*** LoL nvm this thread is the Club!
@NeoShrimp, so can we start with the number please?

If I'm correct, from counting the people that post pictures of their tank... I'm # 9?

[II Knucklez II]

hey love all the tanks i really want to get one soon but look what i found by the green machine in the UK AMAZING
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRxbErSngJE

[sayurasem]

Originally Posted by II Knucklez II

hey love all the tanks i really want to get one soon but look what i found by the green machine in the UK AMAZING
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRxbErSngJE

Wow! super awesome!!
Man my imaginary is "shallow" compare to him lol.

[yellowsno]

Wow I've been looking into getting a 12 long... In the hands of the right people it can look amazing

[sayurasem]

Ok here's mine on emersed
Now the Waiting Game.

[OVT]

This thread was pointed out to me by sockfish. Thanks!

My 12G Mr. Aqua has been running for about a year now. I started with a single Finnex PX-360 filter which needs pretty regular cleaning to keep the flow going. About a week ago I hooked up an Eheim 2026, but had to use a ~30" spray bar to keep the substrate on the bottom, and not the top . This tank is viewable front and back and the long spray bar is getting on my nerves. I finally decided to try 2 PX-360s, one on each end. I should have the second Finnex installed over the weekend and the Eheim delegated to something else.

I do like my tanks bright, very bright. I have a 2x39w Hagen Glo light with pressurized CO2 on this guy and that seems to work for me.