oxkisses12ox
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hi! i am setting up my 55 gallon tank...
its just a glass tank no holes or anything.
i need pumps and such that i can hook up without drilling in the tank so this is what i found on the internet and wanted to know if i was doing this right.
im on a budget!! so im trying to find cheap stuff! haha ... being 17 doesnt help!
Seaclone Protein Skimmer from Aquarium Systems
(up to 100 gallons)
- $79.99
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There is this pent air "filter" i found on petsmart for only $46 ... and i dont understand why it is so cheap.. here is the information on it
Mechanical filter (AF-94) includes a 20 micron filter cartridge with an internal carbon chamber. Includes pressure guage; manual air regulater eliminates unwanted trapped air. Replaceable pleat elliminates costly cartridge replacement. No channeling, 100% of water passes through pleats and media within internal chamber. Internal chamber holds 3 oz. of pelletized carbon, providing over 113 million meters of surface area. Has a 3/4" inlet and outlet. For tanks up to 100 gal. 18" x 7 1/2" x 4 3/4".
i want something besides this skimmer to circulate the water....
and then there is this other filter i found for $189 and i was wondering if i NEEDED this one... OR IF I AM ABLE TO SET UP EITHER ONE WITHOUT DRILLING MY TANK..
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A complete filtration kit for for 40-100 gallon marine or freshwater aquariums.
Features:
CustomFlo(TM) Water System to create desired water circulation
Shut off valves, 6 ft. flexible tubing, and necessary fittings to complete installation
Quiet One 4000 High Head pump
Energy efficient motor with high flow rate
Extremely quiet performance--noise level less than 45 decibels
High quality, corrosion resistant ceramic bearings help ensure quiet operation and longer life
Patented Uni-Direction impeller eliminates need for noisy mechanical device, allows the pump to always turn in the correct direction immediately
Innovative "cooling chambers" provide air-cooling during dry use and water-cooling in wet applications
Easy to service
Easy grip handle
120 W; 2.8 Amps; 980 U.S. gallons/hour; 13 ft. max. ht.
Measures 6 1/4" L (16 cm) x 4 1/4" W (11 cm) x 5 1/4" H (13.25 cm)
6-ft. cord
115V 60 Hz
UL-listed
AF 94 mechanical filter with internal carbon/biological chamber and replaceable outer filter pleat
Water is forced through a filter under pressure for superior water quality
No channeling--100% of water passes through filter
Cartridge traps particles from 20 microns down to 5 microns
Internal chamber for carbon/biological media (carbon sold separately)
Replaceable filter pleat with screen support for longer filter cycle
Measures 18" H (45.72 cm) x 7" W (17.78 cm) x 4 3 /4" D (12.07 cm)
Port size: Inlet is 1 1 /4" slip (3.18 cm) and Outlet is 1" slip (3.34 cm)
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i dont need a heater.. i live in key west and my biocube doesnt have a heater and it is doing great, but i am worried about a cooler... i dont think they come with one??
__________________________________________________
DO I NEED ANYTHING ELSE??????????any information will help!
its just a glass tank no holes or anything.
i need pumps and such that i can hook up without drilling in the tank so this is what i found on the internet and wanted to know if i was doing this right.
im on a budget!! so im trying to find cheap stuff! haha ... being 17 doesnt help!
Seaclone Protein Skimmer from Aquarium Systems
(up to 100 gallons)
- $79.99
__________________________________________________
There is this pent air "filter" i found on petsmart for only $46 ... and i dont understand why it is so cheap.. here is the information on it
Mechanical filter (AF-94) includes a 20 micron filter cartridge with an internal carbon chamber. Includes pressure guage; manual air regulater eliminates unwanted trapped air. Replaceable pleat elliminates costly cartridge replacement. No channeling, 100% of water passes through pleats and media within internal chamber. Internal chamber holds 3 oz. of pelletized carbon, providing over 113 million meters of surface area. Has a 3/4" inlet and outlet. For tanks up to 100 gal. 18" x 7 1/2" x 4 3/4".
i want something besides this skimmer to circulate the water....
and then there is this other filter i found for $189 and i was wondering if i NEEDED this one... OR IF I AM ABLE TO SET UP EITHER ONE WITHOUT DRILLING MY TANK..
_________________________________________________
A complete filtration kit for for 40-100 gallon marine or freshwater aquariums.
Features:
CustomFlo(TM) Water System to create desired water circulation
Shut off valves, 6 ft. flexible tubing, and necessary fittings to complete installation
Quiet One 4000 High Head pump
Energy efficient motor with high flow rate
Extremely quiet performance--noise level less than 45 decibels
High quality, corrosion resistant ceramic bearings help ensure quiet operation and longer life
Patented Uni-Direction impeller eliminates need for noisy mechanical device, allows the pump to always turn in the correct direction immediately
Innovative "cooling chambers" provide air-cooling during dry use and water-cooling in wet applications
Easy to service
Easy grip handle
120 W; 2.8 Amps; 980 U.S. gallons/hour; 13 ft. max. ht.
Measures 6 1/4" L (16 cm) x 4 1/4" W (11 cm) x 5 1/4" H (13.25 cm)
6-ft. cord
115V 60 Hz
UL-listed
AF 94 mechanical filter with internal carbon/biological chamber and replaceable outer filter pleat
Water is forced through a filter under pressure for superior water quality
No channeling--100% of water passes through filter
Cartridge traps particles from 20 microns down to 5 microns
Internal chamber for carbon/biological media (carbon sold separately)
Replaceable filter pleat with screen support for longer filter cycle
Measures 18" H (45.72 cm) x 7" W (17.78 cm) x 4 3 /4" D (12.07 cm)
Port size: Inlet is 1 1 /4" slip (3.18 cm) and Outlet is 1" slip (3.34 cm)
___________________________________________________
i dont need a heater.. i live in key west and my biocube doesnt have a heater and it is doing great, but i am worried about a cooler... i dont think they come with one??
__________________________________________________
DO I NEED ANYTHING ELSE??????????any information will help!
