Mine are t8's, if you get T5's even better. I had mine in my 4ft, but I have since sold this tank. I still need to set the lighting up for my 6ft...
6500k tubes are good for plants, but you said you not going to have plants. But they will be much better than the 4000k, trust me. The Sylvania...
With a K rating of 4000k, these tubes are going to make your tank look very yellow. For good display lighting you need tubes with a K rating of...
Have you tried Lamphouse? Im sure there is a branch in JHB. I got my two T8 Cool daylight 6500k 18watt 60cm tubes for R22 each, T8 Growlux for R50...
The only crit I have of the 300watt jager is that is staets for aquariums from 600 - 1000 litres, yet it cannot keep my +-650 litre tank at 26'C...
@pHish_man +1 Great explanation. More pics from different angles when you can. Would love you hear your denitrate idea aswell.
@oupoot, the bigger the sump the better. The bigger sump adds more water to your system meaning more stable water parameters, etc. A 4ft as...
@pHish_man It's not impossible to use a 2ft sump for this tank, as I have used a 2ft sump temporarily on my +-650litre tank. I now use a 3ft sump....
Seachem Matrix 1litre treats up to 400litres. 250ml would only treat 100litres
Ok cool, goodluck and post some pics of the tank and overflow.
Ok then what filtration are you using if you not going to use the sump
I wouldnt remove the brace with the tank full, its a disaster waiting to happen. I basically had the brace cut shorter by +- 170mm and installed...
Glad you found the problem They did this when they built my 1.8m. I had to remove the brace and have it cut to allow access to the overflow and...
Without seeing your sump and setup I would take a guess that your sump compartment with the return pump is too small. Try this and see what...
@Ammar yes that would also help
@mydummyname What I do for water changes on my 1.8m is the following: Fill two 80litre tubs, let it stand for 24hrs minimum with a heater....
Any idea on shipping costs from the US, rough estimate?
@Reedfish I said around the R4k mark, but i would think that you wouldnt get it for less than R3500 brand new. I've seen some 2nd hand ones for...
Yeah, and having no substrate makes water changes a breeze leaving me more time to enjoy viewing the fish.
+1 Scotty hit the nail on the head. I have just done this on my 6ft +-650litre tank. I used a 2ft sump for a short period as I DIY'd the 3ft sump....
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