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    what of pump or filter to used for plant tank???

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    currently I am using thatfillter with pump place over the tank kind.... I find the water is splash like a runing tap which then I used some pipe to direct to flow against the glass wall insy=tead of the plant below...... But I still find the current or the flow still too strong.....

    Any expert can help?? should I change the pump? [:0]


    ps: kelvin- How any plant left for me... LOL[]

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    u might want to try a rainbar
    but it might not fit the diameter of the overhead filter
    in which case you can try jury rigging some tubing to make it fit

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    and if ur tank is 3' to 4', u can actually use TWO attaching rain bars. might help to reduce the flow rate somewhat. i know cos im doing that.
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    err.. what plants u talking abt?
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    If the flow is too strong... well, rainbar is one thing, but try to put the rain bar UNDER the water level cause placing above will encourage CO2 loss. I think one rain bar should be enough, another alternative is to buy a valve. The valve is not cheap but you can adjust it to the precise flow you want.
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    wat valve? just get those some pipes to reduce the disturbance..

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    Sorry i am new... only 2 months old to this fish hobby..
    Thanks guys for the advise.... so planted tank is ok to use the overhead fillter... cos i heard from another friend that overhead create too much current not so plant friendly??? he suggest those external fillter... kind

    kelvin... remember... I was unable to collect and you collect on my behalf.... anything left for me[] anyway it's ok if nothings left...
    so how's you planted tank come along??[:0]

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    kelvin... remember... I was unable to collect and you collect on my behalf.... anything left for me[] anyway it's ok if nothings left...
    so how's you planted tank come along??[:0]
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    oh.. i did not collect them leh.. and i ask.. wait.. what was his name... the chap that stays in marine parade side... anyway.. i told him to give u my share of it...[]
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    Used to have those overhead filter... gave up on it and switched to a small internal one.

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    you're talking about those overhead filters that are exposed to the air?
    these tend to cause co2 loss
    even with that in mind, it'll still do perfectly fine as a biological filter

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    Also wanted to how.... for those 4 ft and above of tanks ..... what will be the best fillter to use???

    Cos I am doing some research .... to get a 4 ft tank

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    cannister filter is the way to go for big tanks.. especially in the planted tank hobby... of coz, u need to consider the capacity of the filter.. for 6ft wise to have 2 filters for better circulation and filteration

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    Yes, totally agree with Simon. External canister filter would do best for a 4ft and above. For smaller tanks like 2ft, an internal filter will do fine or at least better than an overhead filter.

    As mentioned earlier to fit a rainbar to the O/H filter, well.. it's not advisable. The compartment will flood up and overflow in no time. Invest in an internal filter (e.g Eden 304) which would cost around $17 to $25.
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    me using Eheim 2224 for my 2ft...[]
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    Hey guys, I use 2222 4 my 3ft.....underkill? Hehehe[]
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    Kel, maybe 1 to 1 exchange can?[]
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    I've been reading up on filterless planted tanks and am currently experimenting with 2 ehiem 2006 internal filters in a 1m tank (approximately 175 litre water vol). Previously I was using an ehiem 2231 external filter. So far so good, but a bit early to tell.

    The theory:
    - Heavily planted tank.
    - Moderate to low bio-load.
    - Plants filters the tank biologically.
    - Maintain water circulation using powerhead or filter (the filter is for mechanical filtration only)

    Apparently several aquarists noted reduction of algae when the current is lowered.

    Have a look at rec.aquaria.freshwater.plants
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    nah.. dream on BFG.. hahaha.. i know that it is a bit overkill.. but the filter was bought in envision for a 3ft tank in the near future...[]
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    hey kel... how much did you get for that over kill filter... just now you mention- you fix with a rain bar or to the glass wall directly?[:]

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