ADA tanks vs Mr Aqua

assasin6547 · 02-27-2013, 02:05 AM

So I'm looking at starting up a new aquarium, but so many choices! I do already know I'm not going with an acrylic kit such as Evolve, Spec, etc. So mainly looking at ADA and Mr Aqua. I noticed on the ADG shop that there are two different Mini Ms, one with clearer glass, but it costs twice as much!

Is there really a difference? Can someone please post pics if possible? If there isn't that big a difference I'm also looking at the old Mini L. Do I need the glass cover if I'm using Finnex LEDs? (Trying to keep this within reasonable limits...)

One problem with the ADA tanks is that I can't find lighting to fit them properly. Finnex has an 18" Ray 2, but it has bad LEDs and no light on the sides. Could I get away with putting a larger light (20") on it, or would it look cheap? I was considering Mr Aqua's 7.5 gallon but I can't find retail stores for the non cube or bow front versions.

Suggestions please... Here's some other random info:
Substrate: CaribSea Floramax
Filter: Aquaclear 20
Heater: Jager 50W
No CO2 (for now)

I want take some DHG and HC from my other tanks

Thanks

ad3hybrid · 02-27-2013, 02:28 AM

Another option is GLA nano aquarium which is the same size with ADA mini M. Finnex LED is very very bright and suitable for that tank size. I would say it is better than the Arhaea 27W fluorescent light.

Glass cover is not necessary unless you want to keep your fish from jumping.

assasin6547 · 02-27-2013, 02:32 AM

Ugh. Link to a product please?

ad3hybrid · 02-27-2013, 02:45 AM

okay.. I can't find it. Maybe they don't sell it anymore. haha sorry..

madness · 02-27-2013, 02:48 AM

I think that Aquatop has some Mr. Aqua style rimless tanks now that are pretty cheap, including high clarity ones.

jrlyons21 · 02-27-2013, 02:51 AM

Who said "Finnex has bad LEDs"?
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=184368
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=160396

And GLA is currently building a new facility so there tanks are not being offered at the moment.

Both tanks are made extremely well.

For the high clarity glass, that's completely up to you. If you plan on going for an ultra clean rimless look, then go for the low iron.

assasin6547 · 02-27-2013, 02:56 AM

http://www.aquatop.com/Aquarium_Livestock.html

I found the Aquatop website but seriously WTF... If you click on any of the tank links it basically leads you to some random page. If you search separately I found retailers sell the Nano Sky 7 for about $150, waayyy too expensive.

I never said Finnex LEDs were bad, I just said that for some reason the 18" Ray 2 only has about 12" of actual LED. The others are fine...

**sayurasem** · 02-27-2013, 02:57 AM

I would get ADA

madness · 02-27-2013, 03:00 AM

http://www.truaqua.com/high-clarity-...ish-tanks.html

assasin6547 · 02-27-2013, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sayurasem

I would get ADA

That's what I'm thinking but is the low iron really worth the extra $50? Also what lighting would you suggest for the Mini M? Mini L?

**xmas_one** · 02-27-2013, 03:01 AM

On these small, thin tanks the difference between "normal" glass and low iron glass hardly justifies the difference in cost.

jrlyons21 · 02-27-2013, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by assasin6547

Finnex has an 18" Ray 2, but it has bad LEDs and no light on the sides.

If you don't care for the Ray2 check out the Fluval Power Compact Fixture. Or the Ecoxotic Freshwater Kit.

assasin6547 · 02-27-2013, 03:18 AM

Oh snap my bad, it's the 16" that's no good.
I've decided, ADA normal Mini M and Finnex Ray 2 18"

jrlyons21 · 02-27-2013, 03:28 AM

Good choices. What are you planning on growing?

PeterN1986 · 02-27-2013, 03:29 AM

Look at the silicone work

I also got a normal Mini-M and went with a 16" Fugeray.

02-27-2013, 02:05 AM	#1
assasin6547 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 571	ADA tanks vs Mr Aqua So I'm looking at starting up a new aquarium, but so many choices! I do already know I'm not going with an acrylic kit such as Evolve, Spec, etc. So mainly looking at ADA and Mr Aqua. I noticed on the ADG shop that there are two different Mini Ms, one with clearer glass, but it costs twice as much! Is there really a difference? Can someone please post pics if possible? If there isn't that big a difference I'm also looking at the old Mini L. Do I need the glass cover if I'm using Finnex LEDs? (Trying to keep this within reasonable limits...) One problem with the ADA tanks is that I can't find lighting to fit them properly. Finnex has an 18" Ray 2, but it has bad LEDs and no light on the sides. Could I get away with putting a larger light (20") on it, or would it look cheap? I was considering Mr Aqua's 7.5 gallon but I can't find retail stores for the non cube or bow front versions. Suggestions please... Here's some other random info: Substrate: CaribSea Floramax Filter: Aquaclear 20 Heater: Jager 50W No CO2 (for now) I want take some DHG and HC from my other tanks Thanks __________________ How I feel about non-planted aquariums.

02-27-2013, 02:32 AM	#3
assasin6547 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 571	Ugh. Link to a product please? __________________ How I feel about non-planted aquariums.

02-27-2013, 02:56 AM	#7
assasin6547 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 571	http://www.aquatop.com/Aquarium_Livestock.html I found the Aquatop website but seriously WTF... If you click on any of the tank links it basically leads you to some random page. If you search separately I found retailers sell the Nano Sky 7 for about $150, waayyy too expensive. I never said Finnex LEDs were bad, I just said that for some reason the 18" Ray 2 only has about 12" of actual LED. The others are fine... __________________ How I feel about non-planted aquariums. Last edited by assasin6547; 02-27-2013 at 02:58 AM.. Reason: Additional comment

02-27-2013, 02:57 AM	#8
sayurasem SCAPEr (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Loma Linda, CA Posts: 2,400	I would get ADA __________________ #364 \| Eheim Pimp Club #500 \| 12G Rimless Club \| 12 Gallon Loooooooooong Journal

02-27-2013, 03:18 AM	#13
assasin6547 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 571	Oh snap my bad, it's the 16" that's no good. I've decided, ADA normal Mini M and Finnex Ray 2 18" __________________ How I feel about non-planted aquariums.

02-27-2013, 02:28 AM	#2
ad3hybrid Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 71	Another option is GLA nano aquarium which is the same size with ADA mini M. Finnex LED is very very bright and suitable for that tank size. I would say it is better than the Arhaea 27W fluorescent light. Glass cover is not necessary unless you want to keep your fish from jumping.

02-27-2013, 02:45 AM	#4
ad3hybrid Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 71	okay.. I can't find it. Maybe they don't sell it anymore. haha sorry..

02-27-2013, 02:48 AM	#5
madness Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (14/100%) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,695	I think that Aquatop has some Mr. Aqua style rimless tanks now that are pretty cheap, including high clarity ones.

02-27-2013, 02:51 AM	#6
jrlyons21 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29	Who said "Finnex has bad LEDs"? http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=184368 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=160396 And GLA is currently building a new facility so there tanks are not being offered at the moment. Both tanks are made extremely well. For the high clarity glass, that's completely up to you. If you plan on going for an ultra clean rimless look, then go for the low iron.

02-27-2013, 03:00 AM	#9
madness Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (14/100%) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,695	http://www.truaqua.com/high-clarity-...ish-tanks.html

02-27-2013, 03:01 AM	#11
xmas_one Custom User Title (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 2,060	On these small, thin tanks the difference between "normal" glass and low iron glass hardly justifies the difference in cost.

02-27-2013, 03:28 AM	#14
jrlyons21 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29	Good choices. What are you planning on growing?

02-27-2013, 03:29 AM	#15
PeterN1986 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 158	Look at the silicone work I also got a normal Mini-M and went with a 16" Fugeray. __________________ 20g High Tank: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/my...eterN1986.html Mini-M Low Tech DSM w./ HC and Glosso (In Progress): http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=224474

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