Aquarium Forum - Fish Forum - BCAQUARIA - Equipment Talk Section http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum Equipment Talk Section This is the place to ask questions relating to equipment and hardware. You may also post reviews of your favorite products, but they must be with your own experience and include pictures and detailed review. en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:37:11 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg Aquarium Forum - Fish Forum - BCAQUARIA - Equipment Talk Section http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum Test strip questions. http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/test-strip-questions-5960/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:37:26 GMT Are these worthwhile? I want a cheap, and easy to use way to measure hardness and ph. Easy to use is the most important. API 5-in-1 Test Strips... Are these worthwhile? I want a cheap, and easy to use way to measure hardness and ph. Easy to use is the most important.

API 5-in-1 Test Strips ]]> Equipment Talk Section TomC http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/test-strip-questions-5960/ Best place to get glass cut for sliding top? http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/best-place-get-glass-cut-sliding-top-5930/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:22:49 GMT Anyone have any reccomendations on where I can go to get glass cut for a sliding top? It's for a 55g so approx. 48" x 12" total. I will actually need four pieces since there is a brace in the middle. Do they charge per cut or just for the glass only?

I am using eggcrate atm but I am worried about condensation getting into the light fixture.

Thanks in advance. ]]> Equipment Talk Section ngo911 http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/best-place-get-glass-cut-sliding-top-5930/ Does anyone else have problem with their Aquaclear powerhead venturi? http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/does-anyone-else-have-problem-their-aquaclear-powerhead-venturi-5925/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:12:02 GMT Am I a dunce? I wanted a maxijet, but when I got to King Ed's they didn't have any of the smaller ones and I didn't want a 1200, so I got the AC70. Anyway, they convinced me to get the filter attachment to prevent little fishes from getting sucked in (mostly my Cories). I'm forever cleaning that thing, which is a bit annoying, but the most annoying thing is that the venturi feature doesn't appear to work properly. It works only for a day after I clean it out. Does it only work under extremely high flow rates? Should I remove the filter attachment? Should I sell it and get another maxijet? ]]> Equipment Talk Section 2wheelsx2 http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/does-anyone-else-have-problem-their-aquaclear-powerhead-venturi-5925/ WaterFlow, Current? for 210G http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/waterflow-current-210g-5907/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:39:38 GMT Hi, So i have a fx5 on the left side of the tank, and PRO3e on the right side of the tank, and have a Hydro Koralia 4 right beside the outlet of... Hi,
So i have a fx5 on the left side of the tank, and PRO3e on the right side of the tank, and have a Hydro Koralia 4 right beside the outlet of the pro3e(right side of the tank)
just wondering if i need 1 more Hydro Koralia for my tank?
if so where should i put it? going to stock aros...
Thanks ]]> Equipment Talk Section CALC http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/waterflow-current-210g-5907/ sponge filters http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/sponge-filters-5876/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:43:04 GMT looking for sponge filters where has the best price looking for sponge filters where has the best price ]]> Equipment Talk Section http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/sponge-filters-5876/ 90 Gallon http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/90-gallon-5836/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:26:29 GMT what kind of filter should i get for a 90 gallon fish tank prefereably with out spending alot of money!!! :confused: what kind of filter should i get for a 90 gallon fish tank prefereably with out spending alot of money!!! :confused: ]]> Equipment Talk Section logan22 http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/90-gallon-5836/ Rena xP2 @23W?? http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/rena-xp2-%4023w-5808/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:06:41 GMT I was assembling my xp2 the other day and something caught my eye. I thought the xp2 is running at 16W but when i looked at the label on the back of... I was assembling my xp2 the other day and something caught my eye. I thought the xp2 is running at 16W but when i looked at the label on the back of my filter it shows 23w. Does anyone else out there have a difference in their rena filters power consumption....? just wondering if it's just my filter or it's others as well.

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Per specifications on the website for each model.
xp1 - 13w
xp2 - 16w
xp3 - 19w
xp4 - 31w
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]]> Equipment Talk Section jobber604 http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/rena-xp2-%4023w-5808/ tank over hang http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/tank-over-hang-5738/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:39:09 GMT I just realized that my 5g bowfront is severly warped in the back, not sure if it's okay to use anymore so im thinking of getting a 5.5g glass tank instead. The problem is the only spot I can put it is beside my other 5.5g tank but im an inch short on table space so each tank will sit half an inch off the table

Should it be okay to hang over the edge a little since it's only a 5g ??? I know with larger tanks you risk cracking the glass but since it's only 5g maybe it will be okay? :) ]]> Equipment Talk Section kaisa http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/tank-over-hang-5738/ Filter media http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/filter-media-5719/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:34:09 GMT I just purchased a eheim 2260 and im looking to fill it with media. now i cant be spending 15 dollars a box on media because for those who havent... I just purchased a eheim 2260 and im looking to fill it with media. now i cant be spending 15 dollars a box on media because for those who havent seen this filter before its big! so what other cheaper media are people using. i have heard of using pillow cotton for like filter floss kinda thing anyone use this or other cool ideas similar? ]]> Equipment Talk Section dwarf_puffer http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/filter-media-5719/ Filteration for 210Gallon? http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/filteration-210gallon-5700/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:03:03 GMT Hi guys, so i finally fixed the uneven level problem, now i am just curious ,i have a Pro3 2078e and FX5 and a water flow blower planning to have... Hi guys, so i finally fixed the uneven level problem,
now i am just curious ,i have a Pro3 2078e and FX5 and a water flow blower
planning to have arowanas and indo dats in tank
is it ok? i mean of course, more filteration is better.. ]]> Equipment Talk Section CALC http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/filteration-210gallon-5700/ fx5 and maxijet 1200 http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/fx5-maxijet-1200-a-5689/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:07:11 GMT ok i have an fx5 with an outflow modded to a single, and my maxijet with the sure flow mod on either side of the tank. i was just wondering if it... ok i have an fx5 with an outflow modded to a single, and my maxijet with the sure flow mod on either side of the tank. i was just wondering if it would be better to have them on the same side of the tank pointing the same direction? i mean it is fine right now but i was just wondering if the other way might have better circulation? ]]> Equipment Talk Section jay_leask http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/fx5-maxijet-1200-a-5689/ <![CDATA[Anyone know of a good clip light? or 15" width light bar?]]> http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/anyone-know-good-clip-light-15-width-light-bar-5687/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:11:48 GMT I decided to remove the hood from an 8 gallon bowfront, the built in filter stopped working, and the light was junk so I was hoping to put a simple... I decided to remove the hood from an 8 gallon bowfront, the built in filter stopped working, and the light was junk so I was hoping to put a simple clip light on there and go topless. I do have low light plants, and hoping to do some medium light plants so it needs to be decent and low profile as its under some kitchen cabinets, and moon lights would be a huge plus.

Anyways I have looked at big als, they have a 25W compact fluorecent clip light for $99, but was wondering what other options there might be? T5 seem to be out as its 15" width and they don't seem to go that small, LED also seems to be an option but I have no idea about them or if they make them for the unique width of my tank, so I was thinking clip lights with CFL's are the way to go? Or anyone know of anything better? ]]> Equipment Talk Section summit http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/anyone-know-good-clip-light-15-width-light-bar-5687/ Hydor 300W Inline Heater?? http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/hydor-300w-inline-heater-5677/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:34:33 GMT Has anyone tried using one of these for a 125G? I have one on my 50G and love it so I was thinking of putting one on my 125G but it is only rated for... Has anyone tried using one of these for a 125G? I have one on my 50G and love it so I was thinking of putting one on my 125G but it is only rated for up to 80G. You think it will work or burn out in a short time?

Cheers ]]> Equipment Talk Section t-bore http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/hydor-300w-inline-heater-5677/ Where to buy rimless tanks? http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/where-buy-rimless-tanks-5556/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:46:26 GMT Anyone know of a place to buy rimless tanks? Local or online?

(I'm looking for a tank anywhere from 20g-40g) ]]> Equipment Talk Section fenster58 http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/where-buy-rimless-tanks-5556/ External Filters, some more questions... (sorry!) http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/external-filters-some-more-questions-sorry-5485/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:35:56 GMT I decided to create a new thread for this as my other one was getting quite long with alot that has already been decided, I hope you don't mind, please merge if its a problem.

Ok so I went with the Osaka 155L, it comes in next week, it looks like this:
Mr.Pet's

I was discussing filtration a bit thanks to some very helpful individuals, trying to wrap my head around the concepts of flow, GPH, bypass etc. I think I now have a pretty good idea so I have narrowed my filter choices down to 3, and was hoping more knowlegable and experienced than I might be able to add to my list of pros and cons.

Fluval 305 - $80
CONS
-leak prone more than others, is this accurate? or internet myth? I go away alot so this would be a major concern for me. I have heard its avoidable by replacing the O-Rings every year, and using some vaseline. How big of a problem is this? I hope I don't ignite an argument with this question!
-pain for maintenance and to open up.
PROS
-cheap, LFS has offered it to me for $80 new because I bought my tank there
-Tank is also fluval brand, I don't know if this is any kind of benefit to have the same bran filter/tank.
-nice quality hose attachment to make sure input/outputs stay put no matter what, I tend to be careless, and also have a young and curious 3 year old so this was important to me.

Rena XP3 - $125
CONS
-ugly blue/grey input tubes, what the heck were they thinking? this would stick out like a sore thumb on a black fluorite sand substrate and black background, unfortuneatly athetics are important in this setup, so this is a major con for me.
PROS
-can integrate a heater unit with it so one less item in the tank.
-seems to have a good track record for reliability.

Eheim ProII 2126 with media $254
CONS
-pricier @ $178
-ugly green tubing, can someone confirm they use the green intake in the tank as well or is it black? I was hoping the tubing was only green
-no media comes with
-less flow than others
PROS
-eheim seems to be the leader in reliability from reading reviews
-integrated heater which comes with the unit.
-quality construction

As is, if the intake/outake tubing is black on the Eheim pro2 2126 I would probly lean that way, its unfortunate, the XP3 is also a very nice filter and would save some $$$$, I just cannot get over how much that blue/grey tubing would stick out in my tank, is this replaceable? anything else I should know about these filters?

Value wise Fluval seems like a great deal, especially with the hose attachment system and my household, however if its a common occurance in these to leak more than others, its a deal breaker, I don't mind if the maintenance is a little harder, but don't want 40 gallon on the floor! ]]> Equipment Talk Section summit http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/equipment-talk-section-14/external-filters-some-more-questions-sorry-5485/