chase127 ADA 45-P

[chase127]

i already have 6L of amazonia so i'm just going to order another 3L to be safe and i can always use that for emersed plants.

for tubing idk yet, probably just the standard eheim tubing until i can get some lily pipes or something.

whats the GPH on that 2011? do you think it would be good enough for 10 gallons?

[chase127]

Originally Posted by mpodolan

Well, it depends on the depth of substrate you want. If you wanted an average of 3" of substrate, you'd need 18"X10.5"X3" = 567 cubic inches = 9.3L

With an average of 2", it would take right around 6L

missed that post! thanks for the caclulations

i dont want too deep of a substrate cause its a small tank. and since im adding rocks that should displace it some.

[chase127]

put a vote in for your favorite light please..

NOVA SLR T5HO with 1 10000K and 1 6700K, 40W
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...0&pcatid=16770

or

Single Satellite Compact Fluorescent with ADA 8000K 36W
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...8&pcatid=11418

http://www.adgshop.com/8000K_PC_bulb_p/108-060.htm

[dougiefresh]

2011/2211 would be more than enough for 10 gallon. I can't find them online, you may check at your LFS. Mine had one left the other day. There is also the 2232 which is the ecco model, which you can find online.

I had a 2213 on a 58 gallon plant tank and it kept the water crystal, so it's overkill on a 10, but would be okay.

I used one 3L bag of AS for my mini M and had some left over.

[chase127]

i think im going with a 2213 for it. id go with a fluval 105 if they were cheaper, but i can get a 65 gallon rated filter for the cost of a 25 gallon rated filter. (even though those ratings are drastically overestimated)

[ZooTycoonMaster]

I'd get the T5 since it'll provide more lighting overall...

I wish they'd come out with that before I bought the older version of it

[chase127]

Originally Posted by ZooTycoonMaster

I'd get the T5 since it'll provide more lighting overall...

I wish they'd come out with that before I bought the older version of it

but will it provide too much lighting? i think im going to go with the Current because i can get it to fit this tank and it will take the 8000K bulb.. but im not 100% sure on it yet. i still have some time before i order anything.

[roybot73]

One more benefit of the Current PC fixture is that it will sit up off the rim of the tank allowing you that sweet bird's eye view of your plants. That's what open top tanks are all about!

Oh, moonlights are pretty nice as well

[chase127]

Originally Posted by roybot73

One more benefit of the Current PC fixture is that it will sit up off the rim of the tank allowing you that sweet bird's eye view of your plants. That's what open top tanks are all about!

Oh, moonlights are pretty nice as well

lol, im sold! i'll be getting the Current light. i really wanna see the how the 8000K bulb works

[chase127]

new list! links are good

ADA 45-P
20" Current Satellite 1x40W
ADA 8000K Power compact lamp
1 3L of Amazonia

[Digsy]

I'm happy I've discovered this thread. I too am planning a 45-P, sometime in the next few months, and will definitely be following your ideas.

[chase127]

Originally Posted by Digsy

I'm happy I've discovered this thread. I too am planning a 45-P, sometime in the next few months, and will definitely be following your ideas.

i'll be glad to help and im looking forward to your 45-P as well!

[chase127]

i'm going to put my order in with ADG shop this week so i can start my HC emersed. is there anything else i should be getting besides the tank, AS and bulb?

and to those who have AS powder.. is it easier to plant in? i'll probably do a bottom layer of AS regular and a top layer of powder.

[CL]

The powder is pretty easy to plant in IME

[chase127]

Originally Posted by clwatkins10

The powder is pretty easy to plant in IME

its not too light?