SamH Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Oh dear..... I didn't even realise that and yes Greg did build it. I've never used a cannister filter before so didn't think to ask about it, I will need to check out the bracing when I get home I guess I've made my 2213 work with my tank that Greg made. "Walking stick" intake is just upside down though :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueyes Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 I'd assume its the one next to the Xbox360 :lol: Lol, I wondered who would be first to notice that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Lol, I wondered who would be first to notice that The Xbox nerd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueyes Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 I've made my 2213 work with my tank that Greg made. "Walking stick" intake is just upside down though :lol: There would surely be some way to work around it....suggestions welcome of course I knew things seemed to be going a little too smoothly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 P44 has pointed out that you can get an Ehiem J pipe I believe it was, that basically is wider the the normal ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueyes Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Okay, so the issue will just be those pipes, so in theory I could get some holes made in the bracing even to accomodate them? Or wait for P44 and see if he thinks the other thingy will work, I'll have to wait until I get home and measure the bracing I guess....... not a catastrophe really...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 If it's easy to get to Greg I'd get him to drill some holes in the end bracing for the canister pipes like smidey did. The end braces on mine mean the canister intakes are too far from a corner to get a good flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueyes Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 I'll look into it all properly once I have the filter and figure out how to set it up and everything. Just bummed that its not something I thought about beforehand.... but nevermind..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 yeah, caught me out to but I'm too far away to take it back to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueyes Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Mind you, I'm sure any glazier could do it for a small fee..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Yeah, but I got over it I'm now running an eheim 2224 and a CF 1200 on the 75L to cycle the 1200 in for the big tank so there's no reason why you can't fit them on. it just doesn't look right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueyes Posted November 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Has anyone had any experience with one of these filters? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Pe ... 520553.htm Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueyes Posted November 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 Has anyone had any experience with one of these filters? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Pe ... 520553.htm Thanks Does anyone have an opinion on it anyway, does it look like it would be any more worthwhile buying one like this rather than the Aqua One Aquis 1200 that I was originally planning on buying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 Sun suns are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 Sun suns are good. From what I've heard they're really good value for money. There's some for sale at the moment that are 1000lph without a UV light which should be sufficient for your tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueyes Posted November 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Thanks guys.... I've had a pretty productive day....went and picked up some rocks and driftwood that I won on trade me, then Animates botany, Stone and Water World, HFF, Animates Manukau, another pet shop in Manukau and Kings Plant Barn to see if the had any Daltons Aquatic, they didn't, but they are ordering it in for me.....so yay!!!!! And oh my god..... I love HFF, it was like being in fishgeek heaven, I almost walked out with some Kulhi's but resisted temptation and just got some driftwood and my Twisted Val instead, I could have spent hours in there!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueyes Posted November 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Okay guys, I need a little advice and help...... so the new 4 ft tank will be home to my clown loaches, who will inhabit the bottom of the tank mainly, I have decided that I would like a large shoal of Tiger barbs, say around 10-12 that will hang out around the middle. For clean up I am thinking around 3-4 siamese algae eaters...... I am trying to figure out what to get that will use the top of the tank...... I was thinking Danios for a while, but now am kinda thinking maybe something a little bigger up there.... I've been researching Gouramis and Killis, the prob with the Killis is that the only ones that I can find from the Asian zone are the Panchax, and from what I've been reading about them, they seem to have a nice appetitie for fellow tankmates. Does anyone have any ideas, suggestions or advice about my stocking ideas, bearing in mind that I am hoping to build this tank using species from the Asian zone? Much appreciation in advance!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscnz Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Marbel hatchet fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueyes Posted November 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Marbel hatchet fish Haha, those look like way cool fish...... but they come from the wrong part of the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Glass cats or Bettas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueyes Posted November 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 I thought about Glass Cats, and may still get some, Bettas would be good to add colour definitely.... would have to be females, as the Tigers have a reputation for being fin nibblers, though maybe not so much in a large group..... Thanks Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 why not wait till you get algae before you get the clean up fish, that way if you don't get it you can get something else from your theme... that is if you are only getting the cleaners to clean and not look pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueyes Posted November 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Good idea Sophia, I'll probably be getting them in stages anyway, though I do quite like the SAE's so was secretly kinda pleased that the fitted the theme..... I have to figure out what fish to use when I cycle too, don't really want to put the tetra's in cos I'll probably be lucky if I ever catch them again once they are in there lol I do really like the look of the Golden Panchax, but no so keen on having them eating everyone else..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 The panchax are pretty good jumpers as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishBen Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Glass cats are awesome, just make sure tank is fully stable before you add any as they are very sensitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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