Recent content by willsy

I see what you are saying FishFanatic, and that does make some sense, but I still think the lighting levels are very low. Maybe this is just potassium deficiency? I'm certainly no expert, but in my option I would start with some ferts, especially since none are being used at the present time...

Yes, I agree that you can get growth using very low light, but not sure why this thread is suggesting the use of CO2 when to fix the hole in leaves problem when < 1WPG is being utilised. There would be no way that CO2 is required in that circumstance? Sureley it's just a ferts issue? Also, not...

Also, don't you need to add Excel from about 2WPG to 2.5WPG and add add proper CO2 from about 2.5WPG onwards? Below 2WPG CO2 isn't required normally if you decide not to use it? That was my understanding anyway for T8/T12 (or equivilents as these lights are supposed to be)...

Would you want to lower your light though? Looking at your tank dimensions, you have a total volume of 112 US Gallons. Then 3 X 36W (T8/T12 equivilents) gives a total WPG of 0.96. This is very low isn't it? Almost too low? I'm currently in the process of setting up a tank (which is going to be...

Thanks for your reply Matt. After weighing it up, I've ordered 1 X tropical and 2 X daylight of the eco-aqua's. They fit the bill perfectly. i.e. Being low light T8 replacements and I'm setting up a low tech low light tank. The bonus being that everything has more clarity. I always wondered why...

Hi Matt One last question... With your experience of these lights, would you recommend to buy these LED's or would you recommend T8's (or possibly a mixture of both) i.e. 2 X T8's and 1 X Eco Aqua (for some effect). Cheers Will

Thanks a lot for your reply Matt. Sounds like exacly what I need I think. Was considering running 2 X T8's and 1 X Eco Aqua, but I suppose this would negate the advatages of LED. i.e. would wash out the ripple for starters! mmmm... Think my mind has almost been made up to get 3 X LED tubes...

Hi Matt Can I ask if you are getting on OK with these bulbs and low light plants? I was thinking about getting T8's for my new aquarium (to set up low tech, low light) but I'd prefer to get these Eco Aqua's as they make the fish stand out and look bright (as far as I could see in my local...

Hi Adam Just wondered if you had any more thoughts on this? Cheers for now Will.

Oh yes, and I always wondered why the fish looked so bright and vibrant in my local maidenhead aquatics store. This must be why as apparently they use these on their tanks! Cheers Will.

Thanks for your replies. Adam, yes please more details would be fantastic. Can I ask what sort of WPG you are using at the moment for your LED's and do you have a low light low tech setup (i.e. No C02 or water changes etc)? Are you happy with them? Do they give a shimmer? Do you have a mix of...

Hi Adam, I realise that you posted this a long time ago, but just wanted to ask you a few questions. I'm trying to set up a low tech planted tank without C02 injection, so would like to get some comparison of these lights to other lights as far as light intensity is concered. I'm very...

Apologies, that wasn't clear. I swapped over the media from the trickle filter into the EX700. Seems OK this morning the Nitrite is now at 0ppm. I will keep an eye on it though. I meant the outlet side in general (flexible + rigid pipes). So that answers my question. Thanks for the info...

Hi, I have an Aquaone 620T which has a trickle filter in the hood. Yesterday I swapped the trickle filter for an external Tetratec EX700 filter. All went fine and I primed it using the automated button. Worked first time! I then realised that I had missed out the top plastic filter bit that...

Ohhh, thanks. I have one not far away. Think I'll give them a call to see if my local branch is stocking them.