75 gallon planted build thread

[fishfanatic]

I have some questions about how to run 2 canister filters on 1 tank.
How should I position the in and out tubes? Should both the intakes be in the middle and the outputs of opposite sides of the tank for eachother (or the opposite of that?). Or should both intakes be on the same side of the tank and the outputs on the opposite side?

^no comment?^
I also want to name off a stocking list idea and see what you think. I will put a * next to the ones I already have and then the number of them that I already have:
8 Kerri tetras *3
3 silver hatchetfish (maybe marbled)*1
8 gardneri killifish (3 males and 5 females) *3
2 SAE*2
1GBR (female)*1
Some amano shrimp*4-6
10 nerite snails*10
2 kribensis (pair)

 

[Sparky74]

I have some questions about how to run 2 canister filters on 1 tank.
How should I position the in and out tubes? Should both the intakes be in the middle and the outputs of opposite sides of the tank for eachother (or the opposite of that?). Or should both intakes be on the same side of the tank and the outputs on the opposite side?

I set mine up like a stream....Both intakes on one side(one high/one low) and outflows on opposite side(higher mount for one with low intake and lower mount for one with high intake).

Keeps debri moving along and my fish enjoy swimming into the current...Most of my fish are from fast moving waters so it suites them.

 

[fishfanatic]

I am looking at buying a new light for my tank. The light can be no longer than 47 inches no taller than 3 inches an no wider than 17 inches. Is that possible? I also want it to be a 4 bulb (T5HO)
If it is any bigger than the dimensions I gave then I have to make/not use the current hood. Any help would be very much appreciated!

 

[fishfanatic]

I found the perfect light! (I could trim the wood enough to make it fit) BUT! it is out of stock!!! Is there another cheap/reliable/good website that sells lights similar to this http://fishneedit.com/4ft4bulbs-with-l44.html

 

[barterking85]

No idea but that's a nice light for the price

 

[fishfanatic]

Any ideas how to cork a 1" hole in the bottom of a tank? I tried screwing a PVC cap on to it but there isn't enough thread to stop the water. Should I wrap the treads in a bunch of Teflon tape or what should I do?

 

[barterking85]

Any ideas how to cork a 1" hole in the bottom of a tank? I tried screwing a PVC cap on to it but there isn't enough thread to stop the water. Should I wrap the treads in a bunch of Teflon tape or what should I do?

Try the Teflon tape an don't be stingy with it
Let me know how that works

 

[fishfanatic]

So I tried wrapping the threads in Teflon tape but that led to anther discovery, it isn't the threads that are letting water out it is the silicone that is holding the PVC pipe in place. So now I can ether a) remove the overflow and really silicone the drain hole. b) silicone all of the over flow slots (see picture). c) any other ideas?

 

[fishfanatic]

Would this be a good light for my tank? http://www.aquatraders.com/48-inch-4x54W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture-p/52305p.htm it is in my price range, but I want to know if it is any good...

 

[barterking85]

Would this be a good light for my tank? http://www.aquatraders.com/48-inch-4x54W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture-p/52305p.htm it is in my price range, but I want to know if it is any good...

Better price then the first but and I like the look of it better they are both t5 so I would go with this one

 

[fishfanatic]

Better price then the first but and I like the look of it better they are both t5 so I would go with this one

And this one is in stock!
I am assuming that my tank would be "high light" with this fixture, but I don't know. I cant tell in the picture if it has individual bulb reflectors or not. Maybe someone that knows more about this fixture will chime in...

 

[barterking85]

And this one is in stock!
I am assuming that my tank would be "high light" with this fixture, but I don't know. I cant tell in the picture if it has individual bulb reflectors or not. Maybe someone that knows more about this fixture will chime in...

Good reviews and I am pretty sure it's just one big reflector

 

[fishfanatic]

Good reviews and I am pretty sure it's just one big reflector

I pm mfdrookie and he said those fixtures have been known to light on fire randomly... I wont be buying those! Time to go back and research to find a new website...

 

[barterking85]

Well he is the man and I would rake any of his advise at the drop of a dime

 

[fishfanatic]

After some long discussions with fort, mfdrookie, and jetajockey I have decided on this fixture http://www.catalinaaquarium.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=71_190&products_id=1652 I am going to run my marineland reef LEDs along with the linked fixture (just because I like the way they look). I am going to have LOTS of light!

 

[fishfanatic]

After some long discussions with fort, mfdrookie, and jetajockey I have decided on this fixture http://www.catalinaaquarium.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=71_190&products_id=1652 I am going to run my marineland reef LEDs along with the linked fixture (just because I like the way they look). I am going to have LOTS of light!

I ordered that light! I hope it was the right choice. Btw I hate spending money...

 

[barterking85]

I an sure you will be happy with it now for the worst part of this hobby waiting for a mail order lol

 

[fishfanatic]

I an sure you will be happy with it now for the worst part of this hobby waiting for a mail order lol

+1 I am not a very patient person. My mom says that I drive her crazy when I am waiting for something in the mail. I literally pace while I look out the window waiting for the ups truck

 

[barterking85]

I know I check the post office box 5 times a day even Sunday lol though the mail comes at 12pm everyday and if I am waiting for fed ex i pace a hole in the floor

 

[fishfanatic]

My light came!!! It only took 2 days! It seems nice. I set it up on my 40 gallon and it is really bright (also really green)