Solana tank owner thread.
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DheereCrossing
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:eek1: 
tri_pod_rod
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hi the names rod new to the sight nice to see that theres people out there with nanos, alright my main question is i want a tunze 9002 nano skimmer but some people tell me it wont fit on my 28 gallon jbj nano cube without a few modifications, on the other hand someone told me that i can purchase some type of special skimmer cup from solana that would allow the protien skimmer to work is this true? plzz help me out guys and gals.
karinandalan
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Would a 250 w Metal Halide be too much for this tank?
dailydriven911
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13734273#post13734273 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mattnano
Im setting up a solana and just made a DIY lamp tree, I thought some people might be interested b/c this should help keep the clean look of the solana.
I used 2 pieces of 3/4 inch aluminum square tube and had them welded at a 90 deg angle. Ill post more pics when its all set up.
Looks great I did the same thing about 9 months ago. I ended up going with a mini stealth lumenarc. How does it look with the light on it? Updated pics?
karinandalan
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amazing modd.
I'll have to try it.
I'll have to try it.
DheereCrossing
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Can you tell us about that dosing system you've got there?
What else is that in the third chamber - a phosban reactor?
Do you have an ato in there and where is the switch?
What else is that in the third chamber - a phosban reactor?
Do you have an ato in there and where is the switch?
jman77
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for whoever was the person that asked ....
The stock return pump is a Jebao WP-1500.... below are the specs
http://www.jebao.com/english/displayproduct.php?proid=50923
Style No.: WP-1500
WP-1500
synchronous motor
ÂÂã
power consumption (watts)
25
delivery volume Q max (1/h)
1300
delivery head H max. (m)
2.5
outlet connection
1/2" 5/8" 3/4"
inlet connnection
-
10m cable
ÂÂã
flow controll
ÂÂã
vortex impeller
ÂÂã
approved
CUL UL GS CE SAA
non-sumersible
installation possible
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dimension L*W*H(mm)
95*69*97
H(M)
0.5
1150
1
900
1.5
650
2
450
The stock return pump is a Jebao WP-1500.... below are the specs
http://www.jebao.com/english/displayproduct.php?proid=50923
Style No.: WP-1500
WP-1500
synchronous motor
ÂÂã
power consumption (watts)
25
delivery volume Q max (1/h)
1300
delivery head H max. (m)
2.5
outlet connection
1/2" 5/8" 3/4"
inlet connnection
-
10m cable
ÂÂã
flow controll
ÂÂã
vortex impeller
ÂÂã
approved
CUL UL GS CE SAA
non-sumersible
installation possible
-
dimension L*W*H(mm)
95*69*97
H(M)
0.5
1150
1
900
1.5
650
2
450
milkman55
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I am setting up my Solana today and have three simple questions that I have not found answers in this thread.
I took the bio balls and charcoal packs out of the middle chamber, but do the bio balls and filter that holds them in stay in the skimmer? Is that was makes the bubbles?
What about the pad that filters the entrance to the skimmer from the tank, in or out?
I have a 100 watt heater that just fits in the recommended space between the skimmer and the chamber wall. Do you have to use the clips and suction cups to hold it in or just let in hang in the space. I can't see how it can go anywhere and has rubber caps on the top and bottom to prevent it touching the sides? The space is not wide enough for the suction cups to attach.
You can tell from these questions this is my first tank.
Thanks for any help.
I took the bio balls and charcoal packs out of the middle chamber, but do the bio balls and filter that holds them in stay in the skimmer? Is that was makes the bubbles?
What about the pad that filters the entrance to the skimmer from the tank, in or out?
I have a 100 watt heater that just fits in the recommended space between the skimmer and the chamber wall. Do you have to use the clips and suction cups to hold it in or just let in hang in the space. I can't see how it can go anywhere and has rubber caps on the top and bottom to prevent it touching the sides? The space is not wide enough for the suction cups to attach.
You can tell from these questions this is my first tank.
Thanks for any help.
GT3000XX
Member
I am setting up my Solana today and have three simple questions that I have not found answers in this thread.
I took the bio balls and charcoal packs out of the middle chamber,(GOOD) but do the bio balls and filter that holds them in stay in the skimmer? Is that was makes the bubbles?
a. According to Current they are used to reduce micro bubbles. They do not effect the operation of the protein skimmer. I removed mine after a couple of months and they were covered with detritus. I have not had a problem with micro bubbles after removing them. leaving them in is a nitrate factory!
What about the pad that filters the entrance to the skimmer from the tank, in or out?
a. I found that the pad in the prefilter caused a film to develope on the surface of the aquarium. After contacting Current support they said to remove the pad from the prefilter. I did this and resolved the problem. I guess you can leave it in and see if you experience the surface film problem. just be sure and clean it often. You can also leave the pad in chamber 2 at the top in. just be sure to clean it every week. Underneath that pad is where I would place any carbon and phosphate remover media.
I have a 100 watt heater that just fits in the recommended space between the skimmer and the chamber wall. Do you have to use the clips and suction cups to hold it in or just let in hang in the space. I can't see how it can go anywhere and has rubber caps on the top and bottom to prevent it touching the sides? The space is not wide enough for the suction cups to attach.
a. The heater will hang there fine just be sure it is completely submersed.
You can tell from these questions this is my first tank.
Good Luck!
I took the bio balls and charcoal packs out of the middle chamber,(GOOD) but do the bio balls and filter that holds them in stay in the skimmer? Is that was makes the bubbles?
a. According to Current they are used to reduce micro bubbles. They do not effect the operation of the protein skimmer. I removed mine after a couple of months and they were covered with detritus. I have not had a problem with micro bubbles after removing them. leaving them in is a nitrate factory!
What about the pad that filters the entrance to the skimmer from the tank, in or out?
a. I found that the pad in the prefilter caused a film to develope on the surface of the aquarium. After contacting Current support they said to remove the pad from the prefilter. I did this and resolved the problem. I guess you can leave it in and see if you experience the surface film problem. just be sure and clean it often. You can also leave the pad in chamber 2 at the top in. just be sure to clean it every week. Underneath that pad is where I would place any carbon and phosphate remover media.
I have a 100 watt heater that just fits in the recommended space between the skimmer and the chamber wall. Do you have to use the clips and suction cups to hold it in or just let in hang in the space. I can't see how it can go anywhere and has rubber caps on the top and bottom to prevent it touching the sides? The space is not wide enough for the suction cups to attach.
a. The heater will hang there fine just be sure it is completely submersed.
You can tell from these questions this is my first tank.
Good Luck!
river3847
Premium Member
hi GT3000XX,
so the Carbon in the 2nd chamber on or off? I started off then put it on 1 month ago.. time for replacement? or out?
I have the jager heater, supposedly totally submersible . but It is not fully submerged , the guy at my local store told me not to do so, and the instructions say not to submerge more than the mark.
this is the heater. txs.
http://www.bigalsonline.ca/BigAlsCA/ctl3664/cp18116/si1319726/cl0/jagerheater100watt
so the Carbon in the 2nd chamber on or off? I started off then put it on 1 month ago.. time for replacement? or out?
I have the jager heater, supposedly totally submersible . but It is not fully submerged , the guy at my local store told me not to do so, and the instructions say not to submerge more than the mark.
this is the heater. txs.
http://www.bigalsonline.ca/BigAlsCA/ctl3664/cp18116/si1319726/cl0/jagerheater100watt
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