Setting up new tank

[aussieant32]

powersand is in ADA product. As i said ADA is a substrate system, not really designed to be just used as a substrate

[recca]

I learn something new.. Not into ADA products alot.. thanks for the info.

[aussieant32]

no worries pal, im quite lucky I have the countries biggest importer about 25 minutes away from me

In my opinion ADA is second to none

[jimmy james]

Hi All,

I'm thinking of setting up a new nano tank for CRS and would like to check if anyone have use the Dymax IQ5 to do it? Does it have temp control function?

I use a similar tank the TMC micro habitat. 8litres volume With a built in filtration system and an integral pump with multi-directional outlet. Used ADA soil amazonia, blyxa japonica, Pogostemon helferi, Micranthemum Micranthemoides and various mosses. Started with a few RCS which bred, the shrimplets did often go back and forth through the overflow but grew up ok and have now put only 5 CRS in the tank and the female is berried. Maintenance is 40% weekly water changes and RO only top up.

[oasis]

Nice setup you have there. And thanks for all on the advice on using ADA aquasoil.

As I'll be setting up a 60*30*36 tank for CRS with iwagumi scape with Japan hairgrass . Is ehiem 2211 sufficient? Will it destroy the scape if the flow is too strong? or eheim 2028 overkill for my tank size?

[jimmy james]

I think the 2211 output is 300 litres per hour and your tank volume is about 65litres, the usual guide is go for 10 times volume to turn over. I think the 2028 would be ok, you can adjust the flow output on that model and adding a spray bar also helps to diffuse the flow.

[oasis]

I think the 2211 output is 300 litres per hour and your tank volume is about 65litres, the usual guide is go for 10 times volume to turn over. I think the 2028 would be ok, you can adjust the flow output on that model and adding a spray bar also helps to diffuse the flow.

Thanks for the advice, how about eheim ecco 2032? Can it be connected to lily pipe?

[jimmy james]

Yup. You'll need the 12/16mm lily pipe on that model. I have the same.

[oasis]

Yup. You'll need the 12/16mm lily pipe on that model. I have the same.

Great! Does the lily pipe reduce the flow in a way? Any chiller to recommend for my tank size?

[jimmy james]

Not really. I don't have any knowledge on chillers i'm afraid. The climate in England doesn't get that hot.