planted tank questions please help
#21
Posted 19 August 2007 - 07:23 PM
Ive got some lights here that i found on the age of aquairiums wich is a pcs sponsor and it has a warranty links below
which one, ill be buying two if there any good or i could buy one of each
any comments please
http://www.fishkeepe...l.php?ID=559752
http://www.fishkeepe...l.php?ID=559748
#22
Posted 19 August 2007 - 07:58 PM
thats the USA age of aquariums.
I dont think they sponsor PCS
better to try ( it is age of aquariums )
http://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/
I dont know if they have the lights you wanted though.
Graeme
#23
Posted 19 August 2007 - 08:04 PM
#25
Posted 19 August 2007 - 08:34 PM
There is a link on Aquariumlife about the various problems with the compact globe units (not really T5 units) and some of the genuine T5 units. Most problems appear to be of certain manufacturers coming out of China. The workmanship is often (not always) terrible....
Another option if you have an exisitng hood is to buy the componant individually and get a sparky mate to wire it up for you. Ive been running T5's like that in my hoods for many years now and have had no problems at all.
Sorry noddy but there is a technicality on the PLL tubes - they are based on the T5 technology and run on similar running gear, hence why I call them Compact T5's as compared to PLC and PLS lamps (PLL lamps are basically a T5 sized tube cut in half and folded over).
T5 lamps run a lot hotter than the normal T8 Flouros. If you keep the T5 ballasts cool (as in your case) they will last longer (so building them into your hood is a great idea). One of the problems with some of the Chinese designs is they try to fit too many things into one package with very little or poor cooling.
I have seen a couple of brands that have slide-out ballasts and can be 'plugged in' to the 240Volt side (possibly no need for hard wiring), this can be handy for inserting into a hood while minimizing sparky costs. Let me know if you are interested and I'll find the brands and suppliers for you.
BTW anyone in the PCS membership that is a sparky? Maybe start a new post in the technical section to help those of us without licenses.
Mr_docfish
#26
Posted 19 August 2007 - 08:43 PM
#27
Posted 19 August 2007 - 08:49 PM
the only thing that is better is metal hallides or mercury vapour. I made my hood up and the t5s are a great addition, very low heat output, high wattage for the length, very easy to wire up but they are electronic ballasts so i have a surge protector like i do for my computer but there has to be a con for everything, eg metal hallides/mercury vapour - HEAT.
just my experiences
Simon
#28
Posted 22 August 2007 - 08:23 PM
Hpefully its not the one i want where abouts did you get your aquasoil i was loking at one from bunnings
#29
Posted 22 August 2007 - 08:25 PM
Ant
#30
Posted 23 August 2007 - 07:17 AM
Pics of bit of wood i want coming tonight
#31
Posted 23 August 2007 - 07:56 AM
just a little warning.
If the substrate you are looking at in Bunnings contains a fair amount of organic matter you will be in for some ammonia problems.
This isnt a bad thing as long as you are aware.
I used a water lily compost before( contained cow manure ) and had good results.Did get massive ammonia spike but as the tank was planted and no fish it wasnt a problem.
Good luck
Graeme
#32
Posted 23 August 2007 - 03:52 PM
Will the amonia go after a couple of months ill be using a canister filter
Ill be hopefully buying some discus rams uarus or some aspitogrammas
#33
Posted 23 August 2007 - 04:25 PM
#34
Posted 23 August 2007 - 05:08 PM
Ant
#35
Posted 25 August 2007 - 07:48 PM
#36
Posted 25 August 2007 - 07:53 PM
#37
Posted 25 August 2007 - 08:17 PM
is the 25 posts so you dont get users going on there for the classfields
#38
Posted 25 August 2007 - 08:23 PM
Ant
#39
Posted 28 August 2007 - 07:24 PM
Also theres some pics of the aquasoil i brought theres three ten litre bags.
Hers the first pic i liked this possition best.Rocks just to hold it in position
Heres the other way
Waht do you guys think
#40
Posted 28 August 2007 - 07:35 PM
Ant
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