Fresh2o
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I am looking at the Fluval Spec V for setting up a planted tank with RCS. I like the integrated filter. My plans? Not injecting CO2 (though DIY down the road is a possibility); will use a liquid carbon supplement with liquid ferts and root tabs as needed. Eco-complete, DW, fishless cycle.
I have 10 (okay, more like 14) questions: feel free to answer some (or all). All questions assume an out of the box setup. Thanks in advance.
1. Would it be classified as low, low medium or medium in terms of light intensity?
2. Can carpeting plants grow in this tank?
3. If so, which kinds?
4. Is there an activated carbon portion in the filter?
5. If I remove it will there be enough room to add a second sponge or more biomax or ceramic rings?
6. What wattage of heater is needed to keep the temp between 76-80 F (assuming the room stays between 66-70 F in the winter)?
7. Is there room in the filter to place the heater?
8. Any mods suggested for improving circulation in case the heater is in the filter?
9. I do not have a planting list yet. 1 or 2 varieties of moss at a minimum. Maybe java fern. Given the dimensions of the tank and light output, what are some recommended plants for this tank?
10. What could be done to prevent baby shrimp from entering the filter intake?
11. Are there nano fish that can be added that will not eat baby shrimp?
12. With a Petsmart discount, it is on sale for $79.99. Good price?
13. Given that this is a Fluval product, how quiet is this tank? It is going into a bedroom.
Finally...
14. If you own a Fluval Spec V, would you recommend it to others?
I have 10 (okay, more like 14) questions: feel free to answer some (or all). All questions assume an out of the box setup. Thanks in advance.
1. Would it be classified as low, low medium or medium in terms of light intensity?
2. Can carpeting plants grow in this tank?
3. If so, which kinds?
4. Is there an activated carbon portion in the filter?
5. If I remove it will there be enough room to add a second sponge or more biomax or ceramic rings?
6. What wattage of heater is needed to keep the temp between 76-80 F (assuming the room stays between 66-70 F in the winter)?
7. Is there room in the filter to place the heater?
8. Any mods suggested for improving circulation in case the heater is in the filter?
9. I do not have a planting list yet. 1 or 2 varieties of moss at a minimum. Maybe java fern. Given the dimensions of the tank and light output, what are some recommended plants for this tank?
10. What could be done to prevent baby shrimp from entering the filter intake?
11. Are there nano fish that can be added that will not eat baby shrimp?
12. With a Petsmart discount, it is on sale for $79.99. Good price?
13. Given that this is a Fluval product, how quiet is this tank? It is going into a bedroom.
Finally...
14. If you own a Fluval Spec V, would you recommend it to others?