75g planted tank journal

[mistahoo]

That's glass though. It'll work with it, but you'll have to soften the hose first to stretch over the 12mm.

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[wesleh]

That's not bad at all. I've been looking for an acrylic version for my 2211 but don't think they get made at that size.

It's 9mm. They make it but you have to look hard. It may take a while. I sourced a guy on TPT selling for $40 something shipped a while back.

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aquarium-Glass-Inflow-Outflow-Lily-Pipe-8-12mm-HSL-S-/161074258824?pt=Fish_Filters&hash=item2580c62388

this might work? $40 too. The seller I bought mine from is named U-Barn though.

[mistahoo]

It's 9mm. They make it but you have to look hard. It may take a while. I sourced a guy on TPT selling for $40 something shipped a while back.

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[wesleh]

That's not bad at all. I've been looking for an acrylic version for my 2211 but don't think they get made at that size.

There are difference sizes for them I believe. Just need to find the right diameter of your tubing. Also since its a China product shipping is estimated for like 1.5 months but it came in within 3 weeks.

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[Chester]

That's not bad at all. I've been looking for an acrylic version for my 2211 but don't think they get made at that size.

[wesleh]

Yea I know but I don't mind it. They give you a cleaning kit with it as well.

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[suicune]

the problem with these pipes is when they get dirty... they show.....

[wesleh]

Might not be exactly like the real glass lily pipe but this definitely gets the job done and acrylic is a plus for me. Not bad for $50 on eBay.

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[mistahoo]

Looks funny. Side view?

[wesleh]

Just installed a acrylic lily pipe. The eheim 2217 just had too much flow. The samurai look much happier. Since yesterday night they been out and about and eating well.



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[wesleh]

Ah I see. Anything marine related is just beautiful to me and have always admired it. I always wanted a reef tank and now I finally get a chance to get one together!

[mnemenoi]

Sweet!, I like SW reefs. We have always tossed around the idea of a low maintenance reef with inverts, just need the motivation I suppose.

[wesleh]

That sounds awesome. I have seen a few really nice looking blackwater tanks and actually would like to set one up but gotta take it one tank at a time. Even then my ideal quanity of tanks would be one fresh and one salt as I dont want to overload my self with maintaining more then two tanks. Look out for my next project!

[mnemenoi]

Gotcha, that should do the trick and you'll be able to 'dial' it in based on those results. I agree about the crazier real soft tanks, like I said they can be fun, but far better as a secondary experimental/breeding/nerd out tank then a showcase... I have been wanting to do a bigger blackwater Amazonian biotope tank with no plants, manzanita, IAL, and sand for quite awhile. Use some spotlight leds for minimal lighting and see about actually breeding some south americans for fun. Probably not the most awe inspiring tank, but lots of fun and discussion at GHAC meetings.

[wesleh]

Thanks for the info. I currently replaced carbon for purigen now and I do prefer the clear water. I was planning on using 1L as it says it treats up to about 30g. I'll try half though for a few days and see what my results are. I just want it low enough for there colors to come out but still keeping my plants alive and still keep it low maintenance.

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