Aqua sobriquet
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What do we think, any good? Some reviews I've seen online were positive so I'm thinking of the smallest one for a 35L Nano. I had an Eheim Classic many years ago which worked well enough but would like to try something else.
Aqua sobriquet said:What do we think, any good? Some reviews I've seen online were positive so I'm thinking of the smallest one for a 35L Nano. I had an Eheim Classic many years ago which worked well enough but would like to try something else.
Aqua sobriquet said:I'm not too sure but I think the 400 may have been discontinued so it would probably be the 600. Flow restricted as you say!
Aqua sobriquet said:Thanks for that, I'll have a look at the Sera.
Just had a look. The 130 looks good and 300lph is ok. Would it be worth getting the UV version? How well does UV work controlling Algae?
Antipofish said:Aqua sobriquet said:I believe that it can at the least minimize pathogens
sparkyweasel said:Antipofish said:Aqua sobriquet said:I believe that it can at the least minimize pathogens
I believe the UV used by marine aquarists to control pathogens (although I think it's out of fashion at the moment) is different to that used by pondkeepers to control algae. If I remember correctly it is the proximity of the water to the UV tube and the contact time, which need to be closer and longer respectively to reliably kill pathogens, less exposure being required to control algae. Freshwater aquarium UV is comparatively new, but is marketed as being for algae control, I would not expect it to have much affect on pathogens. There again do you need pathogen control?
Aqua sobriquet said:All things considered it sounds like it's worth having. But I've just ordered the Tetra EX 400 from Zooplus! I like the compact size of the 400 but as it uses the same ceramic shaft as the 600 I suspect you may be able to lower the output on the 600 (if size is not an issue) by maybe fitting a 400 impeller (if it does fit)? Failing that I think judicious "trimming" of the impeller could adjust output if done correctly! I just prefered the smaller size of the 400 though.
I also liked the nearly transparent input/output hardware and hoses of the Tetra range. Might add a UV unit later if someone can convince me that it really does help on the Algae front.
Aqua sobriquet said:No, I got it from Zooplus UK Chris.
Aqua sobriquet said:I'm aware of the price saving and have bought stuff from Germany quite a number of times - saved £300 on a rifle once, but I couldn't be bothered with the translation this time and I'm hoping I might get it a bit quicker.
Having said that DHL deliver pretty quick from Germany...
Are there any other good German sites that have English language options that you can recommend?
I'll see if I can do that review for you
Aqua sobriquet said:Google translator is a good tip, I normally use Babelfish. I've been using an iPad almost exclusively for surfing since I got it a couple of months ago though. Also not available for Safari so maybe I should install Googles Chrome on the Mac?