JadeIceGreen's Sanzon Iwagumi

[craftsman]

I find that not neccessary to use full ADA in the first place unless you have deep poscket, you should put more effort on Aquascape and getting it to the higher level first before you consider full ADA or so, like wise like trimming tools such as scissors and so can consider ADA as they are really good. I've seen people go full ADA but in the end, nothing great done on the tank itself. IMO. Maybe i should keep my mouth shut also.

Ha ha ha.. shaddup!

[blue33]

Is that algae on your glass or your plant reflection?

[StanChung]

Hi Isaac,
I slit it before putting it in.

Adrian-looks like reflection.

Haiz-lucky this is not Canon VS Nikon kind of thread.
Otherwise moderators have to put out fire so everyone please stay nice!

[JadeIceGreen]

Hey Blue, its the reflection, I am using just a normal digicam so please pardon the quality of some pictures.

Thanks Stan for the clarification on the tubing.. and very smart, I am using either Canon or Nikon but I'm not going to reveal which ones. Those camera fanatics are scary! lol.


Alright, 1500 hours CO2 test results.

pH 6.2
KH 2°/35.71 ppm
CO2 level 37.86 ppm approximately

[Shadow]

I know what you are using, Nikon coolpix S210, you did not delete the exif data

[StanChung]

LOL, I think I face the tubing issue even with those green Eheim outflows but only resorted to slitting the tubes with the glass pipes since they are fragile.

[Shadow]

cut-cut-cut, after a while your tube become very short

[JadeIceGreen]

I know what you are using, Nikon coolpix S210, you did not delete the exif data

Die ah, secret out liao. Heh.

LOL, I think I face the tubing issue even with those green Eheim outflows but only resorted to slitting the tubes with the glass pipes since they are fragile.

Eheim tubing are difficult to remove from the pipes because at the base of the pipe where you insert your tubes, there are two small indentations that go around the pipe. This allows you to slot the pipe in but keeps air within the indentations making it difficult to take the pipe out. Its eheim's way of assuring your tubing will never fall off your pipes accidentally and causing a flood.

cut-cut-cut, after a while your tube become very short

I think only need to cut once right? Just once to ensure easy removal and insertion?

[StanChung]

Yes the ribbing is a pain. Use to wrestle with the spraybar before bleaching.

[Viper007]

I find that not neccessary to use full ADA in the first place unless you have deep poscket, you should put more effort on Aquascape and getting it to the higher level first before you consider full ADA or so, like wise like trimming tools such as scissors and so can consider ADA as they are really good. I've seen people go full ADA but in the end, nothing great done on the tank itself. IMO. Maybe i should keep my mouth shut also.

Well Bro you certainly have a valid point on this. But on that note ADA provides a systematic way of doing the tank up. Following all the steps the end product will not be too bad i suppose.

And I think ADA di a wonderful job in marketing there product & also put in lots of detail into the product itself. That makes people swear by it!

yeah, my pocket not deep enough to buy ADA product except for the Aquasoil

At lease you have the soil I have nothing on ADA yet.

Hey.. dun blame me lah! I dun dare to answer your CO. You make your own decision one hor!

peer presure! Sigh..........

[Shadow]

Well Bro you certainly have a valid point on this. But on that note ADA provides a systematic way of doing the tank up. Following all the steps the end product will not be too bad i suppose.

And I think ADA di a wonderful job in marketing there product & also put in lots of detail into the product itself. That makes people swear by it!

Other brands also have systematic way. My opinion is because of Amano. He is making many beautiful aquascape and gives people wrong impression that only with ADA product you can grow such beautiful scape. It is a great advertisement. I'm sure you can grow healthy plant with other brand of fertilizer as well.

As far as equipment wise, they have great quality and design products, of course with a price

I think we are way out of topic sorry bro JadeIceGren

[StanChung]

True and we will however continue to support Amano and others so that the hobby grows.

[JadeIceGreen]

Other brands also have systematic way. My opinion is because of Amano. He is making many beautiful aquascape and gives people wrong impression that only with ADA product you can grow such beautiful scape. It is a great advertisement. I'm sure you can grow healthy plant with other brand of fertilizer as well.

As far as equipment wise, they have great quality and design products, of course with a price

I think we are way out of topic sorry bro JadeIceGren

No such thing as OOT here as long as we are talking about aquarium stuffs. More talk means more knowledge for all of us.

Anyway, you are making my journal a more happening place!!

[craftsman]

So hows the chiller coming along bro JadeIceGreen? Quiet? Temperature constant? How often does it kick in? Sorry for asking so many questions.

By the way, I saw the same chiller selling at Seaview.

[Viper007]

So hows the chiller coming along bro JadeIceGreen? Quiet? Temperature constant? How often does it kick in? Sorry for asking so many questions.

By the way, I saw the same chiller selling at Seaview.

Yup I saw that too today!!!

$350 plus with a 15% off... tempted but saw another chiller Resun at the same price somewhere else.

Really paisei bro jade.... use your thread to go off topic...

Shadow.... Yup ADA marketing is really cool. Anyway, Amano's work is not a hobby is an Art!

[JadeIceGreen]

So hows the chiller coming along bro JadeIceGreen? Quiet? Temperature constant? How often does it kick in? Sorry for asking so many questions.

By the way, I saw the same chiller selling at Seaview.

Very quiet, unless I place my ear next to it, I can't even hear it hum. I dun know if its because my tank is only 20 litres or if its because of 2211's flow rate that may not be sufficient as it takes about 45 minutes bring down my tank's temperature from 26 to 24.

20 litres of water gains ambient heat very quickly so my chiller only gets to rest about 15 minutes before starting up again. 36 watts of lighting does not help too.

The flow rate of 200 plus (after going through the filter media and chiller) is perfect for my tank at the moment and I'm very happy with the flow.

On the other hand, I read that a stronger flow will help the chiller cool faster and in turn will bring down my overall electrical bill. I am also highly in favour of the extra 2 litres of filter media space that a 2213 brings but it will be 100 litres more on the flow rate.

Sorry bro to use my reply to you to ask more questions. But does anyone think I should upgrade to a 2213? I am afraid my tank won't be able to cope with the extra 100 litres per hour as I am not using a lily pipe. Damn, I want a ES-600, I would kill for one.

[JadeIceGreen]

Yup I saw that too today!!!

$350 plus with a 15% off... tempted but saw another chiller Resun at the same price somewhere else.

Really paisei bro jade.... use your thread to go off topic...

Shadow.... Yup ADA marketing is really cool. Anyway, Amano's work is not a hobby is an Art!

No worries, please use my thread and talk, I like it lively.
Before getting my chiller, I was also considering Hailea 130A or Resun 280, but those were huge and could not fit under my desk.

[Viper007]

Wow that chiller is really small! Tempting!

Thanks for the pix I'm having the same problem as you lack of "SPACE".

Bro Jade, I just notice your electric plugs are next to your filter... for safety reasons I will advice you to relocated your electric plugs.

[Shadow]

No worries, please use my thread and talk, I like it lively.
Before getting my chiller, I was also considering Hailea 130A or Resun 280, but those were huge and could not fit under my desk.

Resun 280 will be extremly over power I use it for my 3ft (180 L). There should be smaller version but since it is in the bedroom, thermoelectric chiller is the best choice.

[blue33]

Other brands also have systematic way. My opinion is because of Amano. He is making many beautiful aquascape and gives people wrong impression that only with ADA product you can grow such beautiful scape. It is a great advertisement. I'm sure you can grow healthy plant with other brand of fertilizer as well.

As far as equipment wise, they have great quality and design products, of course with a price

I think we are way out of topic sorry bro JadeIceGren

Well still alot people think getting ADA will lead them to beautiful scape just like Amano has created, too bad. Forgetting creating aquascape still needs alot of work, patience and also talent(this can achieve by copying from etc...) in a way. Problem is how to maintain and getting the scape to last is difficult for many people.