Solana tank owner thread.
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MedRed
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would be interesting to see... i have glass tops on my FW tanks with pressurized co2 being pumped into them and notice no difference in stablizing ph (i use a ph controller so i can see the ph at all times). I also have a tanganyikan cichlid tank with a ph of 9.2 that uses an airstone and a glass top and no ph issues.
MedRed
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http://www.amazon.com/Marineland-Pe...IFIE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1249921446&sr=8-1
thought i'd share the love.
thought i'd share the love.
TriggerHappyDude
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Had my wife try to pick some up for me, she grabbed the wrong ones...the B size, didn't fit. Plus they were $19.99, so this is the deal here huh, I'll pick me up some.
How often are you changing them?
Hooked4life
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TriggerHappyDude
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Nice find, what size are you cutting?
So you just stack 7 or 8 of the same size of these on that top shelf? Which one of these are you buying, there is a small and large? Can you post some pics so we can visualize?
Hooked4life
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I use them in the overflow. I have a bag of ChemiPure Elite in the middle chamber on top of the rock rubble. Not much gets past the Pura Pad. I buy the small one, it'd probably be even cheaper to use the large one. Can't remember the dimensions as I'm using the ones I have as a template, but I think I cut 2 rows of 3, then get 2 more from the last piece. It's just slightly oversize so it wedges in and doesn't let anything escape around the edges.
Running skimmerless with no algae outbreaks in almost 1 1/2 years.
Running skimmerless with no algae outbreaks in almost 1 1/2 years.
TriggerHappyDude
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Oh ok, so you replaced the little black sponge with this stuff?
So is it really long like you stick it in the overflow and it touches the bottom of the tank and is up in the overflow as well? I'm trying to get the picture in my mind...
I've noticed my chambers are pretty dirty...but don't know how to clean them or if they ever get cleaned?
Hooked4life
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I cut them about 3-4" long and wedge them in so they're leaning against the back. That keeps the water level from rising and only the bottom of the filter gets used.
I'll get a pic for you tonight.
I'll get a pic for you tonight.
MedRed
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how'd she get the wrong size? I'm sure you told here A... lol.
I'm not using a prefilter. If that sucker gets clogged it drops the water level in the sump and makes my ATO come on when not needed. The pads were great. My skimmer sometimes is overzealous with bubbles, and they would make my blue sponge(clogs way too quickly) or filter floss float. The pad fits super nicely on the tray, has activated carbon in it, removes and goes in easily, and hasn't clogged. I just set my purigen and chemi pure right on top.
Maybe you can buy a single and try it out. If you like it, order them off of amazon. I'm changing them once a week during my water change. They show very little sign of clogging so I'm sure they can be used longer.
TriggerHappyDude
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My Purigen and ChemiPure woudln't hardly get wet if they sat on top of where that sponge filter goes. I put them in the bottom of chamber two...
jackson6745
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What do you guys think about running a 24" 6 bulb ATI Powermodule over a solana? Do you think the 24" length will cause light to spill into the room?
E.intheC
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I think the ATI powermodule is one of my favorite (if not THE favorite) light fixture. If you hang the 24 inch version just a bit higher, I think you'll be just fine. It might hang over a bit. I don't have personal experience though.. just from what I've seen on this site and in personal a bit.
jackson6745
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Thanks for the reply. I am still on the fence between using a 4 bulb fixture and a 6 bulb ???
E.intheC
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You may want to read up on the t-5 lighting thread. They have tons of great lighting suggestions.
For me, I would get the 6 if I had the money. That way I'd be confident that I could keep anything. If there was too much light. I could take out 1 or 2 bulbs and you wouldn't notice.
For me, I would get the 6 if I had the money. That way I'd be confident that I could keep anything. If there was too much light. I could take out 1 or 2 bulbs and you wouldn't notice.
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