Just Started My River Reef 50

[jameshiggins]

this any good?
http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hydor-Koralia-Nano-900-New-Evolution-Range-/300468963478?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item45f5588896

will adding another pump into the back help, rather than having a powerhead in there?
May look a little prettyier

james

 

[seffieuk]

You need the powerhead to create flow around your rock

The one you have chosen is perfect, although I might be tempted to get the bigger one

Seffie x

 

[jameshiggins]

You need the powerhead to create flow around your rock

The one you have chosen is perfect, although I might be tempted to get the bigger one

Seffie x

ok il have a look

thankyou.

 

[jameshiggins]

Heres the new pics, Anything i need to know?

 

[jaylam]

I had a few in my tank and just took them out, they can be bad for corals.

Whoa, unless they are massive, leave them alone, they are a great part of the cuc

Seffie x

They were huge, not joking.

sorry if this sounds like a silly question, but it looks there there loads tiny brissle type things on the rock, is this normal?

Are they moving, if so they will prob be bristly worms. I had a few in my tank and just took them out, they can be bad for corals.

Looks like you doing well though

No, i think its just part of the algae, Just me being paranoid im used to tropical so this is completly different.

In that case that sounds normal. I have some on my lr.

 

[seffieuk]

One suggestion, move the rock away from the glass, otherwise you wont be able to clean it

Seffie x

 

[jameshiggins]

One suggestion, move the rock away from the glass, otherwise you wont be able to clean it

Seffie x

oh yea lol

thanks for all your help everyone, will keep you updated

 

[jameshiggins]

just having a look into powerheads, this seems to be taking a lot of my money lol,
i have a few eheim aquaballs and a fluval internal filter, could any of these be modified to do the job?

james

 

[seffieuk]

Nope - but if money is tight, take a look at cheap rip offs of Koralias on ebay


http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/3000L-H-POWER-HEAD-WAVE-MAKER-AQUARIUM-FISH-TANK-UK-/320604365863?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item4aa5826427

Dont discount second hand either - there are bargains to be had

Seffie x

 

[jameshiggins]

ok thanks, isnt that a bit powerfull? dont wont my fish to be blown around lol

 

[kizno1]

I dont know how good these are but i know the same people make external filters that are supposed to be quite good and cheap
http/www.allpondsolutions.co.uk/aquarium-wavemakers-3131-0.html

Im thinking about getting one for my 150G FW tank just to help water movement.

 

[jameshiggins]

I dont know how good these are but i know the same people make external filters that are supposed to be quite good and cheap
http/www.allpondsolutions.co.uk/aquarium-wavemakers-3131-0.html

Im thinking about getting one for my 150G FW tank just to help water movement.

thats the same as the ebay ones, heard there pretty good for the money. Think it may be a little powerfull for my little tank.

 

[jameshiggins]

Just ordered a Koralia nano 900, should be here in 3-5 days

 

[didz04]

http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/3000L-H-POWER-HEAD-WAVE-MAKER-AQUARIUM-FISH-TANK-UK-/320604365863?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item4aa5826427

This is the same one I'm using they are very reliable and quiet, most people recommend them because they last longer than the more expensive power heads.
The last picture is looking good whatever design you're going for just make sure there is at least 1cm space between the glass and rock for the current to reach.

PS replied to your comment..

 

[jameshiggins]

thanks foe the reply, ive ordered a koralia 900 l/h, hope its powerfull enough after reading your reply

Ive also removed the filter floss from the back because it seemed to be slowing down the flow back there, so all thats in the filter compartments is a few small bit of live rock. Is this ok?

Salinity is still spot on, goin to get another test done at the weekend.

thanks again