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[_FC]

hey guys, i've never owned an eheim 2232 but does this feel like weak flow to you guys?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4893434...in/photostream

[beedee]

Took this pic a few weeks ago, since then about 10 of my Green Neon Tetras died.

[MsNemoShrimp]

Originally Posted by Neatfish

Can't wait to get one too

ROTFL!!!

Originally Posted by _FC

hey guys, i've never owned an eheim 2232 but does this feel like weak flow to you guys?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4893434...in/photostream

It does look a little weak on the other end. My experience is the more flow the less algae is likely to appear. Try a custom spraybar the length of the tank and it should greatly reduce the "no flow zone". Or, you could simply add a Zoomed 501 on the other end and it will help with flow and filtration too!

[bigd603]

Anyone care to share their experience with the Finnex Fugeray? Did you have any algae blooms? Did you rest it right on the tank, or did you have to raise it? How much? How long is your photoperiod?

[somewhatshocked]

There are dozens of people here on the forum documenting their usage of the fixture. Just use the search feature or check out some of the tank journals. You may also refer to the Finnex sponsor forum to determine PAR data for each fixture - that'll allow you to determine how high a particular fixture needs to be suspended above a tank for your specific light needs.

If you're using a 36" fixture? 135 PAR at 6 inches above the substrate, 73 at 12 inches, 47 at 18 inches. That means you'll need to probably raise it a foot and a half above the tank for low light. Anything else and you'll need CO2 and daily fert dosing.

Originally Posted by bigd603

Anyone care to share their experience with the Finnex Fugeray? Did you have any algae blooms? Did you rest it right on the tank, or did you have to raise it? How much? How long is your photoperiod?

[binbin9]

Here's a quick update on mine, its in about its 1st week of grow out.

[Dany08fa]

Here's some current pics of my 12. been flooded for almost a week now and hc is growing, no problems so far!

[binbin9]

wow looks great and nice spot for it. is that a finnex light?

[Dany08fa]

Originally Posted by binbin9

wow looks great and nice spot for it. is that a finnex light?

marineland... i would have gotten a finnex but i never planned on suspending. i wanted to suspend the light higher but marineland isnt very bright.

[MsNemoShrimp]

Originally Posted by binbin9

Here's a quick update on mine, its in about its 1st week of grow out.

Very nice growth! Don't forget to promote your club by putting the link to our club in your signature!

Originally Posted by Dany08fa

Here's some current pics of my 12. been flooded for almost a week now and hc is growing, no problems so far!

Love the stand Don't forget to promote your club by putting the link to our club in your signature!

[sayurasem]

OMG we have a similar stand!
my doors are crooked tho lol...

[Dany08fa]

Thats because ours are both ADA inspired.

[sayurasem]

did you bolt your stand to the wall? or any safety belt?

[Dany08fa]

Originally Posted by sayurasem

did you bolt your stand to the wall? or any safety belt?

nope nothing, but it isn't going anywhere. someone would have to intentionally try and tip it over. i don't even thing someone falling into it would do it.

[sayurasem]

Oh just noticed you have wood floor, mine is some flimsy carpet. Not much earthquakes in Washington?