Heating and filtering for breeder tanks.. - Aquarium Advice

Lonewolfblue · 07-04-2006, 04:42 PM

Has anyone had any experience with this unit? Looks like something I might try for my 10G tanks.....

http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/...;pcid1=;pcid2=

Toirtis · 07-04-2006, 07:52 PM

Hydor's stuff is generally very good, but not cheap.....personally, I just use a big aquasponge filter and a regular heater.

Lonewolfblue · 07-04-2006, 08:16 PM

I just purchased it for my 10G planted tank. Kind of an all-in-one unit. Less clutter. As for the breeder tank, I ordered a large sponge filter for my air pump, and will keep the regular 50W heater in the tank. I also got a bubbler for the tank as well, to help with circulation. So I'm all set.

And yes, Hydor products are very good. I have the inline heaters on my XP2 and XP3 and love them. Very little temp fluctuations and stable.

Creamhorses · 07-04-2006, 08:30 PM

Are the in-line heaters encased in glass?

Lonewolfblue · 07-04-2006, 08:41 PM

The inline is hooked to a cannister filters output. Here it is....

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...pc=1&N=0&Nty=1

It says the 300 is good for up to 66G, but I have it on my 75G and is very stable.

Creamhorses · 07-05-2006, 06:52 AM

Doesn't look like fragile glass to me. And I like the idea of having less equipment in the tank, and temp can be accessed without getting wet.

I wonder if someone offers adaptors from 5/8 to 1/2". I just put an Eheim 2213 on a tank that had a glass heater fail, so this is someting I'd like to persue.

Thanks for the info.

CH

plecoperson · 07-05-2006, 08:12 AM

I have the Hydor filter, but without the heating element-haven't set it up yet. Next "aquarium money" goes to the inline heater.

Lonewolfblue · 07-05-2006, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Creamhorses

Doesn't look like fragile glass to me. And I like the idea of having less equipment in the tank, and temp can be accessed without getting wet.

I wonder if someone offers adaptors from 5/8 to 1/2". I just put an Eheim 2213 on a tank that had a glass heater fail, so this is someting I'd like to persue.

Thanks for the info.

CH

What size tank? would the Hydor ETH 200 work, or is it a big tank? I have both the Hydor ETH 201 and 300, which are both 5/8. The 200 model is 1/2 inch. I've seen those adapters, just can't remember where though. If I find them, will let you know.

Creamhorses · 07-05-2006, 05:37 PM

The tank is a 55gallon

Lonewolfblue · 07-05-2006, 10:25 PM

Then you will probably want the ETH 300. I can't remember where I saw it, but there were adapters, but it's not a true 1/2 inch, as Eheims are German made. And the adapter they had was very expensive, and you had to buy one for each side. Does anyone know if a hose clamp would work to put a 5/8 inch hose on a 1/2 inch fitting on the filter without leaks?

07-04-2006, 04:42 PM	#1
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	Heating and filtering for breeder tanks.. Has anyone had any experience with this unit? Looks like something I might try for my 10G tanks..... http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/...;pcid1=;pcid2= __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

07-04-2006, 07:52 PM	#2
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	Hydor's stuff is generally very good, but not cheap.....personally, I just use a big aquasponge filter and a regular heater. __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

07-04-2006, 08:16 PM	#3
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	I just purchased it for my 10G planted tank. Kind of an all-in-one unit. Less clutter. As for the breeder tank, I ordered a large sponge filter for my air pump, and will keep the regular 50W heater in the tank. I also got a bubbler for the tank as well, to help with circulation. So I'm all set. And yes, Hydor products are very good. I have the inline heaters on my XP2 and XP3 and love them. Very little temp fluctuations and stable. __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

07-04-2006, 08:41 PM	#5
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	The inline is hooked to a cannister filters output. Here it is.... http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...pc=1&N=0&Nty=1 It says the 300 is good for up to 66G, but I have it on my 75G and is very stable. __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

07-05-2006, 08:12 AM	#7
plecoperson Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Evanston, Illinois Posts: 1,164 Images: 3	I have the Hydor filter, but without the heating element-haven't set it up yet. Next "aquarium money" goes to the inline heater. __________________ -Lisa Remember that Darwin was mostly right!

07-04-2006, 08:30 PM	#4
Creamhorses Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 320	Are the in-line heaters encased in glass?

07-05-2006, 06:52 AM	#6
Creamhorses Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 320	Doesn't look like fragile glass to me. And I like the idea of having less equipment in the tank, and temp can be accessed without getting wet. I wonder if someone offers adaptors from 5/8 to 1/2". I just put an Eheim 2213 on a tank that had a glass heater fail, so this is someting I'd like to persue. Thanks for the info. CH

07-05-2006, 05:37 PM	#9
Creamhorses Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 320	The tank is a 55gallon

07-05-2006, 10:25 PM	#10
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	Then you will probably want the ETH 300. I can't remember where I saw it, but there were adapters, but it's not a true 1/2 inch, as Eheims are German made. And the adapter they had was very expensive, and you had to buy one for each side. Does anyone know if a hose clamp would work to put a 5/8 inch hose on a 1/2 inch fitting on the filter without leaks? __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

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