myfishybuisness Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 i have a 7.5 kg on my 250L tank and that lasts a year with one diffuser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbden Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 At a guess I'd say that you would go through a 3.5kg bottle a month with that lighting your going to be running. There is plenty of variables though photo period, ferts, type of plants, substrate. Would highly recommend that you go with an in line co2 reactor will get alot more bang for your buck out of your co2 and last longer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_sphinx Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Some people have said to go with an inline reactor. But I already have bought some glass diffusers. I have only seen the inline reactors on Trade me for around $50. I think I might and try both options and see which works best for my tank. My sump pump has a ventri so I might be able to use that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I made my reactor - it's really easy with a bit of pvc and some hose connectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_sphinx Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I really don't want to reduce the flow from the sump to the tank and the pipe size is 30mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwan Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 it won't reduce it by much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddle69 Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 time for a update lol???? :cofn: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_sphinx Posted September 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 time for a update lol???? :cofn: I could take another photo of the stand but it doesn't really change between one undercoat to the next. :lol: Funny That. Cupboard doors are drilled for the hinges and ready for paint also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_sphinx Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Test fitting the doors... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ismart120 Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thats looking really good, can I ask what sort of paint and colour you're going to use for the final coat? I'm assuming an oil based one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_sphinx Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Thats looking really good, can I ask what sort of paint and colour you're going to use for the final coat? I'm assuming an oil based one? I'll Let you know when I buy it. Lighting Question... My light hood has 3x 150w MH bulbs and 4x 80W 15000K actinic T5s that came with the unit. 1- Will I need to change the MHs to better bulbs than the ones supplied? 2- What K rating T5 bulbs would be good to get? Is it a good idea to have a few at different spectrums? i.e. 2 @ 10,000K and 2 @ 15,000k 3- Do the T5s need to be High Output? I'm thinking no since I have MHs...? or maybe just have two of them HO? I have worked out my light schedule to be: -8am T5s on -11pm MHs on, T5s off -4pm T5s on, MHs off -6pm T5s off (or on for as long as I want to look at the tank) T5s 3hrs in morning. MHs 5hrs morning to afternoon. T5s 2+hrs in evening. Total Photo period 10 hours. Does this sound right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 What K are the halides? I'd go for 14000K. Some pretty unusual (but good and cool) plant growth with that spectrum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I'd say 10000k MH bulbs minimum. I tried 6500K at first and found it to be too yellow. At the end of the day it doesn't matter for plants though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_sphinx Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I think the MHs are 10,000k. I will confirm tonight. so 4x 14,000k T5s? Do they need to be HO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_sphinx Posted September 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 MHs are actually 15,000K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_sphinx Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 More equipment has arrived... Auto water top up valve, black Co2 tubing, heater, Scissors, Tweezers & Co2 Regulator. I'm just waiting for HFF to get in some new Co2 bottles and I'll just about have everything. Oh... everything except my top layer of substrate :facepalm: On a side not, Ive just found my first flower in my tank from one of the plants for the new setup. Its a very small flower but a flower none the less. It is one of three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_sphinx Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 If anyone has a 7.5kg or more Co2 bottle for sale, PM me please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfishybuisness Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 try hollywoods, they are 200 cash and they are filled ready to go :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_sphinx Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Hollywoods have told me $220 :an!gry and they will send it to me empty because they can't send it full. That should mean it could cost less if it isn't filled right??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_sphinx Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Ballasts, heater controller and Fan/controller installed in the stand. I still haven't decided if I will need to seal off the sump from all the electrical stuff yet. I was thinking I could easily use a sheet of poly to make a partition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Wow very flash !drool: I have a few questions - What CO2 regulator are you using? - How good are those Weipro heaters? - What ballasts are you using for your lights? - How does an auto water top-off valve work? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_sphinx Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 - What CO2 regulator are you using? HSL Brand. - How good are those Weipro heaters? I don't know, I haven't used it yet. its 500W and supposed to be good for up to 1000L. - What ballasts are you using for your lights? They are Odyssea ballasts, Can't really tell you more without having them in front of me. - How does an auto water top-off valve work? It works exactly way the same as your toilet cistern works. When I get it installed I will post detailed photos like I have with everything else so far. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwan Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Nice and tidy mate, looking good so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_sphinx Posted October 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 First major mistake :oops: ... The stand is wider than my front door :an!gry by 5mm! :facepalm: So if anyone is free this afternoon to help me lift the stand through my front window please come help. I need the manpower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddle69 Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 is ya mrs there to look after my kids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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