Good afternoon all.
The external filter arrived today and I have just finished setting it up.
It certainly is well built and the flow rate is very nice - it adds alot of movement to the plans so thats nice to see them swirling around in the current. Wheter or not the shrimp will also be as happy time will tell but I can reduce the flow or point the spray bar at the back.
It is noisy - The pump head is quite rattly I think / hope it is just settling in. Have rocked it gently and get most of the air out. On a scale of 10 I would say its 5/10 noise wise. Right next to my pillow so sleeping may be a problem tonight
Put the two filter cartridges from my old corner filter in the media tray to aid the bacteria levels.
Need to tidy up or purchase different spray bars etc - Will have to wait for funds. Space is a bit tight with the Eheim supplied pipes. I could cut them down and may well do but didnt want to botch a hacksaw job so soon
I had to pull out one of the Crypts as it had melted badly - No major issue I still have overkill on plants
Overall though once the noise levels lower then I am very happy with my new purchase.
Aim to get shrimps within 2 weeks.
Best wishes,
Murray
The external filter arrived today and I have just finished setting it up.
It certainly is well built and the flow rate is very nice - it adds alot of movement to the plans so thats nice to see them swirling around in the current. Wheter or not the shrimp will also be as happy time will tell but I can reduce the flow or point the spray bar at the back.
It is noisy - The pump head is quite rattly I think / hope it is just settling in. Have rocked it gently and get most of the air out. On a scale of 10 I would say its 5/10 noise wise. Right next to my pillow so sleeping may be a problem tonight
Put the two filter cartridges from my old corner filter in the media tray to aid the bacteria levels.
Need to tidy up or purchase different spray bars etc - Will have to wait for funds. Space is a bit tight with the Eheim supplied pipes. I could cut them down and may well do but didnt want to botch a hacksaw job so soon
I had to pull out one of the Crypts as it had melted badly - No major issue I still have overkill on plants
Overall though once the noise levels lower then I am very happy with my new purchase.
Aim to get shrimps within 2 weeks.
Best wishes,
Murray