comments on juwel tank

[steve]

hi,

thinking of getting a juwel tank RIO 400. any comments on the filter system and lighting. RIO 400 comes with 2 x 36W FL. i think that's not enough. maybe need to add another 2 x36W FL. is 4 x36 FL enough for the tank?

i think the most problematic one is the temperature. i don't intend to use a chiller. but i cannot find any place to hold a fan. any advise?

thanks,

steve

[learner]

http://www.aquaticquotient.com/phpBB...1&start=20

check out this thread.. i did some modification to my tank.....
with 2 fans running, the water temp is pretty okay for a normal planted tank...

cheers

[BFG]

I think there is an upgrade for Juwel tank but it uses T5 bulbs. The brand of this T5 bulb is ATI. Uses e-ballast too.

The webby www.eaquanature.com/web/index.html

[fleekk]

Hi Bro,

I am using the RIO 240, no problem at all, remove the flap, add in a 2x36W ligthing set, need not get from juwel, get 1 from NA with stand, add the fan under the light. It will be just nice. My tank temp is 25-26degrees now....

Why get RIO 400, it is too big......

Anyway, if you are keen can consider selling mine to you.

[benny]

[quote:a1b2d5ccd0="steve"]thinking of getting a juwel tank RIO 400. any comments on the filter system and lighting. RIO 400 comes with 2 x 36W FL. i think that's not enough. maybe need to add another 2 x36W FL. is 4 x36 FL enough for the tank?[/quote:a1b2d5ccd0]

I'm using the RIO 400 from Juwel too.

As for the filter, I've taken it out from day one. Now using 2 X Eheim Professional II 2028. Was told that Juwel's filter is not bad too, but I prefer external cannister filteration.

As for light, Juwel has a multilux upgrade kit that adds another 2 X 36W FL. It comes as a set with covers. I also find the light fairly sufficient, but then again, I grow moss, ferns, echindoras and cryptocoryne.

Cheers,