Fluval Spec V build

[aquandrew]

I was at the store today with my girlfriend, getting some rats , and i picked myself up a fluval spec v. it looks pretty nice, i like fluval tanks.
for my substrate i picked up some carribsea super natural sand.

I'm still completely in the thought process of what i want this tank to look like, it was an impulse buy lol. anyone have recommendations on an extra led strip?

 

[Richardwm]

I love the satellite led + kit. It has awesome features check it out.

http://www.current-usa.com/aquarium-led-lights/satellite-freshwater-led-plus

 

[Brian_Nano12g]

+1 ^^

The Current-USA Sat+ will be PERFECT for that tank!

Here's an example of a spec V with that light:
Fluval Spec V with Current Satellite Freshwater LED +

 

[aquandrew]

so this light is dimmable correct? what is it capable of in terms of lighting? i would be willing to do paintball co2 if it can grown some higher light plants. if not i already have a sketch of what i want it to look like, i will post it in an hour when i get off work. is there an easy way of running one co2 tank on 2 tanks? I'm considering getting a spec III and doing a shrimp tank and would like to run one unit for two tanks if possible.

 

[Jkeating8]

I suspect you'll be able to hit highlight with this! Paintball co2 would be perfect.

 

[aquandrew]

awesome!!! now i have to rethink everything again lol. on that thread that you posted, brian, it says something about it only working on a timer. is this correct?

 

[Clownfishlover]

That's cool I'm getting a spec for Christmas I'm making it a shrimp tank. What are you planning on keeping in it?

 

[Brian_Nano12g]

awesome!!! now i have to rethink everything again lol. on that thread that you posted, brian, it says something about it only working on a timer. is this correct?

It can work with a conventional timer or Current's new Ramp Timer. Or no timer. I run mine on both timers.

It has a remote with preset color options, dynamic modes, and 4 customizable presets that you can create and save to your liking.

Here's a thread we compiled a lot of useful info and links about the light:

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=420457

 

[aquandrew]

awesome thanks brian!! do you know what the price is? lol i gotta know how much i am spending because i am putting together more than one tank right now

 

[aquandrew]

i got a little bit started on it. i need some bigger rocks!!!

 

[Brian_Nano12g]

awesome thanks brian!! do you know what the price is? lol i gotta know how much i am spending because i am putting together more than one tank right now

Amazon has it for 72$ shipped.

 

[aquandrew]

okay ordering the light tonight!!! if i go with medium light plants could i get away with just fetrilizers, liquid excel and pps pro?

 

[Sillyfishies]

okay ordering the light tonight!!! if i go with medium light plants could i get away with just fetrilizers, liquid excel and pps pro?

I don't see why not.

 

[aquandrew]

awesome I've only really dealt with lowlight and done lots of research on others. my dad was more of a reef guy and goldfish lol so the past couple of years have just been more learning and personal experience rather than helping. the highest light I've used is a dual bulb t8 so could you give me some tips? anyone know a good book that discusses all lighting? led, t5, t5ho, t8 t12. i am going to be starting a 55 with a dual bulb t5ho also that my dad had on his 75 that i am turning into reef. should i just get two 6500k bulbs? is it going to be high output on a 55? if so i may go co2 on that because i can have my boss order me tanks and refill cheap. the most i have really done with planted is low light low maintenance. root tabs and liquid ferts with some trimming and such. i have read that some tanks need trimming weekly. my planted tanks consist/consisted of java fern, amazon sword, crypt, water sprite, moneywort, guppy grass, hornwort, rotala, micro crypt and various mosses. also non-aquatic plants without research from chain stores any advice appreciated

 

[Jkeating8]

I trim 2-3 times a week.

 

[aquandrew]

okay this thread hasn't gone anywhere lol. i do have a few questions. today is payday and i finally plan to buy some things for this tank. first question is if i buy another spec v and put the lights from one onto both, would it grow low light plants better? and then the other one will be the medium light with the dimmable led suggested

 

[Brian_Nano12g]

I would think so... but do you really want another spec v?

 

[aquandrew]

hmmm i was thinking of maybe doing opposite looking tanks but if you have any good recommendations on a rimless tank, that isn't too expensive, that would be great i keep reading mixed reviews that the spec v can sustain lower light plants, but they will grow extremely slow. is this true? i would rather do a high-tech on a rimless than a fluval spec. the thing i really don't like about the spec v is how flimsy the plastic on the bottom is

 

[Brian_Nano12g]

I personally like rimless tanks and piecing the stuff together myself rather than buying an 'All-in-One' (AIO) tank kit. Prices have dropped significantly on elegant looking rimless tanks since the monopoly days of ADA.

Here are some good options for rimless tanks at the moment:

CAD Lights Zen series:
ZEN SeriesNEW : CAD Lights, Think outside the cube

AquaTop tanks from TruAqua:
High Clarity Glass Aquarium Tanks

Mr Aqua Tanks:
Mr. Aqua Saltwater Fish, Coral & Reef Aquariums

And of course, the most expensive ('for the name'), ADA:
Aquarium Tank : Aqua Forest Aquarium, ADA USA, Aqua Design Amano

I'd probably go with a CAD Lights tank if you want a rectangular tank. If you want a cube, get an AquaTop, and if you want a long tank like a 12L, get the Mr. Aqua.

After you decide on a tank, we can help with lighting and equipment if you'd like. Happy hunting

 

[Scottyhorse]

I am getting the 7g tank from CAD, I am really excited. Lighting it with a Finnex Fuge Ray R.