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    Bulb configuration

    With power glo and aqua glow the colourful red and pinks would not take in the tank. So added another set but only could get t5 colour and nature bulbs at the time which I thought would make things better but can not see where I went wrong
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    Bulb configuration

    Hi all, need some help as not sure as to why my plants have not been able the thrive with so much light. I have two light setups running. T5 high light colour and a nature 54w T8 power glo and aqua glo 40w I add 10ml of plant food every other day and have co2 pressurised going in for 6...
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    Running two external canisters inline

    Hello peeps, Just an update. This has been running since the 5/7/16 without any issues. Water is crystal clear plants and all livestock been happy. Don't need to do water changes every week as ammonia levels are 0-0.1 even after two weeks which I am happy with. Only issue I've had since is...
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    End caps

    I'm just wondering if anyone knows if there is a difference between juwel and fluval end caps as fluval end cap are dear compared to juwel end caps. Just wondering if there is any difference as most shops near me only stock juwel parts not fluval..
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    Syphon cleaning

    Search eBay for the following. As I use it for three tanks I clean. (Friends and family) Aquarium double tube brush. Amazing as no need to buy new hoses once they are clogged up now.
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    Running two external canisters inline

    Here are the finished pictures of the way I've added the second filter on the current inlet/outlet pipes, I have not added the polishing media. As only got the sponges in there at min as just testing for leaks at the min as only been running for a hour now under the fullest pressure it will...
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    Running two external canisters inline

    I am going to be doing this when it comes to the finished idea. As I can take it back to single filter on pvc tubing to let the finished product to dry and set with fluval flexi pipe in house. Can not believe I'm actually going to be running two canister filters on the tank without any major...
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    Running two external canisters inline

    It's ok I've ordered the fluval short hoses for the tank as they fit nice and snug and the jubilee clips tighten good on those with not too much pressure. Only issue I might face is a big leak with the fluval hose but if needed I'll go solid pvc hose and have to use more joints as not as...
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    Running two external canisters inline

    At current moment I've got 250g ammonia remover and 250g purigen in one filet and water is Crystal clear. Even with amount of fish it has in it. Possibly a little over stocked but we love being able to see fish in the tank and not having to try an see them. Just some of them like to go hiding/...
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    Running two external canisters inline

    Just wondering if the following configuration will work Filter one Filer sponges on side standard tray 1 bio foam Tray 2 Ceramic rings 400g under filter wool Tray 3 Filter wool under Ammonia remover bag 400g Filter two Filter sponge on side Tray 1 bio foam Tray 2...
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    Running two external canisters inline

    Hi everyone, I've run a separate test run of following config. Outlet to y splitter to two fluval 306's Inlet to y splitter to two fluval 306's Only issue was with a leak on return due to a test I was using the 20mm hose between splitter and the outlet inlet on roma 240 which was a drip...
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    Running two external canisters inline

    It might cause a little issue by should allow me to use one filter for polishing the water and other for biological so one will have less pressure coming out Only in trial stage at the min. As still not decided to do it. Just no info on cutting the tank. Also there is no option on the Roma...
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    Running two external canisters inline

    So outlet/outlet split using y connector then then it should be fail safe if one goes offline the other allows me to seek replacement also allows me to be able to take it offline to clean it out.
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    Running two external canisters inline

    I've been looking at getting y connection between the hose and pump now you mentioned the issue I seen after posting it
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    Running two external canisters inline

    Hello all is it possible to run two fluval 306 in-line? As follows In take > fluval306 > fluval306 > Outlet As I've taken my 125l tank offline and sticking to my 240l tank now. Just wanted to have two running and keep rear hoses to a minimum which running more media on the filter. I've...
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