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On 12/20/2021 at 5:50 AM, Guppysnail said:
I use all 07 models. I use only the sponge that it comes with and add coop coarse plus 20-30 ppi matten cut to fit. Love the 07’s. I use Aqua too silicone. I’ve never had leaks either but I do sit each one inside a tote just in case.
I may switch it up at some point. I do have some 30 ppi foam that I may use in the second tray instead of floss that way but still waiting until I get rid of these diatoms. The intake sponge is literally covered in it and have to clean it today but amazingly its getting much better.
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@Turtle the matrix has been in the tank for about 6 months now. I just wanted to add anything else I could in there that was already in the tank.
I know there is a love/hate with different types of filters but for the 7 years I've had the fx4 going (retired now) and I'm not even sure how long I had the marineland c-160 I've never had an o ring leak. Though I do use silicone on any seals during servicing.
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On 12/19/2021 at 8:25 PM, Beardedbillygoat1975 said:
@HotTunaCarteli was so tempted Black Friday to get in on those FX4 and 6 deals but was worried it wouldn’t fit in the cabinet of my 45 g. I was right so I’m down to Eheim Classics or a Fluval 407 as my choices.
I would have used the fx4 on this tank but they are monsters lol and it didn't even fit on the side between the doorway and stand lol. I was looking at the Eheims as well but figuring I've had Fluvals for years I just went with the 407.
I did really like that the Eheim is pretty much a media bucket.
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@Gator ahh yes peat pellets are great. I use it in my other thank that has a c-160 , its great that they don't stain it too dark. I remember the bio balls that came with that. Never quite understood how a smooth plastic ball would keep bb but I guess they are still selling them so I guess they kind of work.
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@laritheloud I think I might keep a tray just to always have a sponge I can throw in my qt
@Beardedbillygoat1975 Yea that was why I wanted to declutter it. Its the one in our kitchen, even with a co2 bottle on one side and the 407 on the other I just didn't want other "stuff" all around the tank.
I hope you can get something for sure. In all honesty with the flow this has I feel like it would perform similarly as my old fx4 from years ago when I had a 75g Cichlid tank. I'm using the 407 to blow down the back wall to diffuse the co2.
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I wanted to declutter my 44g longboy. I ended up after research getting a Fluval 407 and was pleasantly surprised that the aco medium sponge filter fits perfectly in the trays. I wanted to get as much bb into the new filter so along with my old media I also put in the two sponge filters into a tray
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Thank you, that is not one of the reactions I saw lol.
I'll try to make a video this weekend, I have to vacuum out a bunch of dead mosquito larvae tomorrow so it might be Sunday before I get to it.
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On 12/17/2021 at 8:45 PM, Torrey said:
ORD 🤩
I had to google that but I'm not sure what I found is what you meant lol
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that was just my cellphone camera but I've put a gopro in tanks before
Here is one of them when it was true blackwater
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On 12/17/2021 at 7:56 PM, Torrey said:
That is exactly what my niece and others have been asking for: calming view of an aquarium coupled with calm, relaxing music, to study for exams.
Ill see if I can do the gopro in the big tank in the next few days and make a longer one.
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On 12/17/2021 at 6:09 PM, Guppysnail said:
Its awesome how the leaves sway gently. Very peaceful. Love the meditative music.
Thanks! I'm in love with harlequins! So glad I have plenty of them going into the new tank.
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I've had a massive diatom outbreak the last month. @Guppysnail has helped me massively.
The last five days I've been doing lots of cleanings including stirring the tank and letting the sponge on the power head and non sponged aquaclear 50 with lots of floss to suck up the diatoms that are floating in the water column. I also got a uv filter and letting that suck up some of the diatoms.
It's been a challenge but it's been working. There are several issues I think I have but I think this is the way to do it.
Today I also got a large aco net, I stir up the tank and put the net so it collects a lot of the diatom mats that have been stuck on the substrate.
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I wanted to get some more flow around the front left quarter of the tank and leave the right side at a slower speed for rest.
Ended up pulling out the hob and power head and used my old marineland c160 canister to do a nice flow to the front. Its nice because they can school in the flow and go back between the intake and output to chill.
Was getting bored not using iMovie so did something a little different other than drone mini movies
There is sound
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On 12/15/2021 at 1:52 PM, Bjorn said:
If you don't mind doing a mini lab experiment about every 45 - 60 days this 4L co2 generator kit for $166 might be worth considering.
I use this 2L for my 37 gallon and I recharge the ingredients about every 25 - 35 days. If I were to use one for a 55 gallon I would upgrade to the 4L above.
I did a cost analysis and it's just under $6 for the raw ingredients for the 2L and $12 for the 4L.
My only gripe with the one I have is the needle valve is a a bit touchy and I can only adjust +- 0.4-0.6 bubbles per second. Otherwise its solid build, no leaks and no gas dumps.
I have a generator through another company but yes they work great especially for smaller tanks when you're just supplementing co2 and not running it to get a full point ph drop.
Have recharged as well 5 times and have no dump as well, it just kinda stops
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On 12/12/2021 at 10:44 PM, KittenFishMom said:
@HotTunaCartelAnd Seneca lake is COLD! We had a boat at the south end from the time I was 4 until I was 8 or 9, then We switch to boating on Cayuga Lake for rest of my youth. I still remember how cold Seneca's water was, all summer long. Now we have a cottage on the south end of Owasco Lake. Each lake is very unique.
I don't remember much other than eating it waterskiing and looking at the depth finder afterwards. Never went in there again lol. Though my sister in law enjoys the seaweed 15ft out, ugh lol.
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On 12/9/2021 at 1:30 PM, KittenFishMom said:
finger lakes
Still freaks me out till this day that Seneca lake is 800+ ft deep
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after using the ACOP powerhead, I wish there was an adjustable ACOP powerhead (60-200 gph) that would fit their sponges
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On 12/12/2021 at 8:40 PM, Minanora said:
Haha. Very cool. It's always nice to have someone come visit. I have a swordtail that has to supervise everything I'm doing in her domain. 🙂
I hope to get to that point again, the last time I had someone inspect was with my Oscar years ago lol
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On 12/12/2021 at 7:34 PM, xXInkedPhoenixX said:
I love it when a fish displays a curiosity when you're working in their tank.
I hear ya. They are usually scared still of anything by the tank but this one was like "hey, whatcha doing?"
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Was trying to see how the aco powerhead was chopping up the co2 and had a friend come by to check out what I was doing lol
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I've only had my snails enjoy it. The neons occasionally pick at it but nothing else.
Kinda weird but I'll keep trying. I got soilent and community plus
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On 12/8/2021 at 11:38 AM, Wally said:
How long have you had it? It sounds defective unless it's really dirty, but I expect you're cleaning it when you take it apart. I bought an ACO powerhead recently and added a medium intake sponge to help pull debris out of my 75g.
Just checked Oct 12th is when I ordered it. I do have a medium sponge on the bottom as well.
I do clean it but never have and junk in it.
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On 12/8/2021 at 11:13 AM, wally2088 said:
I don't have experience with this, but please share your findings if you end up testing this.
Will do. Been having some issues with the power head the last few days. Seems it will start (can feel something happening) but no flow. Seems I have to take the impeller out and reinstall for it to get going.
Have to figure this issue out first before anything else.
Just a quick helpful tip if you're upgrading to a canister.
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I just read that in the directions last night :)
I ended up going about 50% as well
Question for you, when I was reading the directions they say to not fill it with water, I have well water so no issues with chlorine etc. Is there a reason they say not to fill it?
I like it a lot so far, much easier than the fx4 for sure and good flow for what I need it for with my tank. My only issue is that there are no grab handles to pick it up.