1000+ questions :)

[deranged chipmunk]

Darn it if I didn't look at every led on their website and not one, zero, zilch, nada had lighting specs. Wtf?? I would probably go with the aqueon freshwater series? Without knowing what color temp it's throwing out, it's impossible to recommend one of theirs.


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[Lija]

That is exactly that - whites and tree and frog!

Ok look LED Aquarium Lighting Freshwater Bright what do you think? They ship to canada ( shipping is close to the cost of the thing itself) or i can go look into speciality aquatic store here for smth similar.

or anything other then that light, on that website.

i think i should look for 3 tubes ( lens and 30" for 34" tank - yes?

[DigitalPunk]

Have you looked on Amazon? Assuming Amazon is available in CA :/

[deranged chipmunk]

Never assume anything is available in Canada, except for molson, moose and grizzly bears


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[Lija]

Exactly Bill

however can someone to answer my question Please!

It is my very deep understanding pet stores in Calgary including specialized, completely useless. The few led in stock are around 200$ and based on what i think i need wont work for me. Petsmart has the bigger one, but it has only 2 rows of led and not by much brighter then mine.

So the please help me choose what i should order from the guys i posted link above. Even with shipping it is not bad in comparison

[deranged chipmunk]

Check to see if aquatraders.com ships to canada.


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[deranged chipmunk]

Booyah!!! http://www.aquatraders.com/LED-Aquar...t-p/56576p.htm


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[Lija]

It takes 136W a bit much i must say

what about smth like that LED Aquarium Lighting Freshwater Bright

or that http://www.aquatraders.com/ProductDe...uctCode=56365P

[deranged chipmunk]

Go with the first one. Beams work


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[Lija]

Bill, they both beamworks, first one has 3 rows of light, 1700 lum, second has 5 rows and 2800 lum.

so which one? Second one is brighter, and both same brand. So if you could clarify for specially challenged people that would be great im going to order as soon as im back.

and... I AM going to pick up my tank now! Oh yeahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!! Timing couldnt be more prefect, as of 3 hours ago im on holidays! And what can be more perfect way to spend holiday them doing a tank!

[deranged chipmunk]

2800 lumens. I just noticed the price. I didn't look at it before because I'm not buying it. Lol but are you kidding me? $50 for a 30" led? And if you live in the lower 48, free shipping? That's a heck of a deal!!


Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world ~ Nelson Mandela

[deranged chipmunk]

And what holiday is coming up? I know you Canucks celebrate weird holidays. What is it? National moose pride week??


Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world ~ Nelson Mandela

[Lija]

Lmao But dont get me started over weird stuff you guys do lol

no, vacation time for me, that is a good stuff. Bad stuff that i ended up not picking up the tank. You know me right lol im very very scary, so the tank wasnt exactly how i wanted it to be, the guy is redoing it for tomorrow and it is going to be 29 vs 24" height like initially planned with 7" waterproof area on a bottom. Bummed about hold up, but i better wait then be mad about tank being not perfect

anyhow the fixture is on the way.

Next question. Sliding doors are going to be at 7" height from a bottom. How long my pvc supporting egg crate should be? 4,5?

[flybyferns]

"oh oh oh .....teacher , teacher , teacher "
May I answer this one !
(this is a lot of pressure )

2-3"
You want deeper soil for the plants.
Or if there is a submersible pump - it will have to be covered with water.

How did I do ? Having never built a false bottom
I'm a layered substrate gal

[Lija]

I have no idea how did u do lol but i think you did awesome! Im going to go look at my pump.

But here is another question - how deep the substrate should be?

[deranged chipmunk]

I would go 4". Water level of 3" you can them have 3" of substrate in the front, sloping to about 5" or so in the back. That creates a sense of depth.

You did well Lynn!!! For a layered substrate gal!! Lol


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[deranged chipmunk]

Well, where this new, fancy dancy tank?????


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[Lija]

Right.... No pressure lol picking up the thing to tomorrow, hopefully it will be all right. Thinking i will do pond thing in the middle not in a corner like i was thinking initially. What sucks though that we will be leaving for a week starting monday, so i hope i can do great stuff/ silicone before that so it can cure while im away.

oh progress report - apparently i can use a hand saw pvc pipe is all cut and ready. And i started to rip apart nasutas tank, i dont like the soil, it is waterlogged in at least few areas, a few ferns are dying, ficus though have no problems literally sitting in a water, but nasutas are all fat and happy.

Q - i have external filter without adjustable flow and i would really like to slow down the flow. It is possible to do and how?

And one more q - led lights, what spectrum they are? I like how they look like, i like energy saving aspect, question if i need to add uvb for those who require it.

[deranged chipmunk]

Answer 1: yes, you just need to purchase valves to put inline of your tubing. Eheim sells a lot of dual valves, one for output and one for intake. What flavor filter is it??

Answer 2: 6500k (kelvin). As far as I know, there is not a uv led on the market yet, but I could be wrong.

So you're picking up a new tank, the. Going away for a week, for what purpose, just to torture us? That's just not right. I think you should cancel the vacation and build instead. Priorities woman!!!!! LOL


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[deranged chipmunk]

And yay for using the hand saw and still having all your appendages!!!


Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world ~ Nelson Mandela