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Time for a new planted tank, price is no object so that’s good, however space is, the gap it needs to fit into is 79cms wide.
So im think to maximise the internal space in need an external filter heater
Im after planted but am not sure if I need to inject CO2 ?, if I do then im thinking...
As some of you may be aware I was 2 months in with my Rena 200 Planted tank all was going well and I moved, tank could not come with me as it would not fit – such is life, however I learn a lot.
I will have a new space shortly (once the floor is done) so I’m off again.
I have a space...
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Been looking round and cant see any rock only setups ?, I was just wondering if any has such a setup, im getting an urge for tank number 2
Regards
John B
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Can anyone recomend a decent Vacuum Cleaner, tank is Dimensions: 201cm W x 51cm x D 70,5 cm H so i need something thats flexibel, just to help clean out the various debri that collects (eEpecially after cutting the grass)
Regards
John B
This may be obvious but if I don’t ask ?
The tank is a:
Rena Aqualife 200 x 50
Dimensions: 201cm W x 51cm x D 70,5 cm H
And I have two FLUVAL FX5 Canister Filters
I currently have 1 setup at each end of the tank, in an identical way ?
The inlet filter is at the bottom about 1 inch above...
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Has anybody read this : http://www.thinkfish.co.uk/article/Stocking_Levels
It talks about the community creator and how its all worked out, now i know its a guide and there are many factors involved but it seems a little optimistic ?
My tanks measurements ( reduced the height by 5cms to...
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So after receiving so much assistance so far thought I would start a journal and see how it goes
The aim is for a planted community tank, the setup is:
Tank
Rena Aqualife 200 x 50
Volume in litres: 717
Tank Volume in imperial gallons: 157
Water Volume in imperial gallons: 146
Filtration...
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I have 2 Cal Aqua Inline CO2 Diffuser's the idea being for them to be connected to the FX5 External Filters of which there are 2.
I did not consider the actuall mechanics of taking the outflow pipe and connecting Diffuser which of course is a different size, thought on the best way to do...
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Rena Aqualife 200 x 50
Dimensions: 201cm W x 51cm x D 70,5 cm H
80 x 20 x 27
Volume in litres: 717
Tank Volume in imperial gallons: 157
Water Volume in imperial gallons: 146
Filtration
FLUVAL FX5 Canister Filter x 2
Co2 via an external diffuser into the outflow of the FX5.
Will I need to...
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My FLUVAL FX5 Canister Filter (two of them) now does anyone have any of these and if so are they noisy ?
I can put them in the stand or in the shed attached to the living room wall and simply run the pipework out there, just not sure of the noise these things are going to make (they are...
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Anyone recommend where i can get soem 250lbs of Eco-Complete, im Croydon based and quite happy to drive out to collect - if not any recommended online supplier
Regards
John B
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I have a FLUVAL FX5 Canister Filter and planned to have the following media
Ceramic Filter Rings
Biological Filter Foam
BB Bio Filter Balls
Carbon
Filter Floss
now finding the items is not that easy becaue there is so much to chosse from - am i looking for media with a code
Thanks...
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Well Ive had loads of help in these forums and I think im finally sorted on the hardware (barring any last minute suggestions \ coments)
Im aiming for a good planted tank with community fish at the the top\middle and bottom.
Within reason im happy to spend quite a bit to get it right. So...
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Im having a planted tank and plan on a fishless cycle whilst i get the plants going, there is a whole range of products advertised Ammonia, Bio starters (must be hundreds of them)
Im lookng for a plain simple method.
Regards
John B
I have
Tank
Rena Aqualife 200 x 50
Dimensions: 201cm W x 51cm x D 70,5 cm H
Volume in litres: 717
Volume in imperial gallons: 157
And its going to be planted etc.
By default it comes with 4 x 58W (232w)
I’m looking at least 2wpg so need a minimum of 314w
So im looking at Metal Halide...
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This is my tank setup (buying in mid march)
Tank
Rena Aqualife 200 x 50
Dimensions: 201cm W x 51cm x D 70,5 cm H
Volume in litres: 717
Volume in imperial gallons: 157
Heating
2x300W Heater / thermostat
Filtration
1550 l/h External Filter Rena Filstar xP4
Media - Coarse Sponge, Fine...
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