My next project: GLA's 91-B - APE - Aquatic Plant Enthusiasts

MONARK · 03-04-2010, 09:56 AM

Hey,

I'm starting to plan my first project of the year, as the tittle says it will be a GLA 91-B Iwagumi . My wife just started working last week since she got laid off a year ago so I'm short on cash but my plan is to have it set up in less that four months (I hope).

Here is what I have in mind and I'll need some suggestions:

Tank:
GLA 91-B 12gal

Light:
?????????????????

Substrate:
GLA's (But how much)

Hardscape:
I'll be going to Miami Tropical Bonsai, maybe they have some neat stones that I can use.

CO2:
Most likely will have to split the line going to my Mini-M and just hope that both tanks do well with the same BPS. (Or any other suggestions??)
DoAqua Music glass 30mm
CalAqua Nano Drop Checker

Filtration:
Eheim 2213 or 2215 (which?)
CalAqua Nano pipes

Dosing:
Pfertz N,P,K and Micros

Flora:
Since the plan is to have an Iwagumi I'll stick with only one plant for now and we'll see what the future brings.

Eleocharis Sp Bellem

Fauna:
RCS
Maybe some Malawi shrimp
Some CPDs
Some Class N Black Bar male Endlers

What you guys think?

AquaZilla · 03-04-2010, 10:24 AM

Nice planning.. You will only need 1 T5HO bulb for this tank. Substrate maybe 2 bags? We will have 2 new soil substrates coming in by the time you ready

MONARK · 03-04-2010, 01:12 PM

The 36" fixtures I've found; they all have two bulbs 2x39watts, that would be too much light or can they run with one bulb?

AquaZilla · 03-04-2010, 01:40 PM

More than likely you will be able to use one switch, just leave one off..

MONARK · 03-05-2010, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AquaZilla

More than likely you will be able to use one switch, just leave one off..

Maybe I don't know what to look for but the T5HO fixtures that I found do not feature a double switch.
Can you give me a link or a sample of a light that could work on my set up?

Also I found this T5 NO:

Coralife F/W T-5 Aqualight Double Strip Light-36" - Lighting - T-5 Fixtures at BigalsOnline

(Would change the pink bulb for a 10.000k)

These are 2x21 watt T5 NO lights, it would give my tank 3.5wpg, but I'm not sure if they would be bright enough for high light plant w/ CO2 injection.

What do you think of the Aqualight T5 or should be better to look for T5HO?

Thanks
Monark

AquaZilla · 03-05-2010, 12:21 PM

We have these lights that are NEW! They have one chord and 2 switches. The best part is they come stock with 8000K T5HO bulbs. You cant find these anyplace!

AquaZilla · 03-05-2010, 12:22 PM

sajata · 03-05-2010, 12:41 PM

O- where are they on the site I dont see them?

MONARK · 03-05-2010, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AquaZilla

We have these lights that are NEW! They have one chord and 2 switches. The best part is they come stock with 8000K T5HO bulbs. You cant find these anyplace!
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Those seem perfect and if they are coming from you they should be good, but how much it would be for the 36" fixture?

AquaZilla · 03-05-2010, 01:46 PM

We only have Demo sets in right now. I have one left!

Right now I think the 36" light will be $159.99 with bulbs.. But I would need to double check that..

03-04-2010, 09:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
MONARK Almost Guru Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 154	My next project: GLA's 91-B Hey, I'm starting to plan my first project of the year, as the tittle says it will be a GLA 91-B Iwagumi . My wife just started working last week since she got laid off a year ago so I'm short on cash but my plan is to have it set up in less that four months (I hope). Here is what I have in mind and I'll need some suggestions: Tank: GLA 91-B 12gal Light: ????????????????? Substrate: GLA's (But how much) Hardscape: I'll be going to Miami Tropical Bonsai, maybe they have some neat stones that I can use. CO2: Most likely will have to split the line going to my Mini-M and just hope that both tanks do well with the same BPS. (Or any other suggestions??) DoAqua Music glass 30mm CalAqua Nano Drop Checker Filtration: Eheim 2213 or 2215 (which?) CalAqua Nano pipes Dosing: Pfertz N,P,K and Micros Flora: Since the plan is to have an Iwagumi I'll stick with only one plant for now and we'll see what the future brings. Eleocharis Sp Bellem Fauna: RCS Maybe some Malawi shrimp Some CPDs Some Class N Black Bar male Endlers What you guys think? __________________

03-04-2010, 10:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
AquaZilla Administrator Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,736	Nice planning.. You will only need 1 T5HO bulb for this tank. Substrate maybe 2 bags? We will have 2 new soil substrates coming in by the time you ready __________________ The Planted Aquarium Blog

03-04-2010, 01:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
MONARK Almost Guru Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 154	The 36" fixtures I've found; they all have two bulbs 2x39watts, that would be too much light or can they run with one bulb? __________________

03-04-2010, 01:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
AquaZilla Administrator Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,736	More than likely you will be able to use one switch, just leave one off.. __________________ The Planted Aquarium Blog

03-05-2010, 12:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
AquaZilla Administrator Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,736	We have these lights that are NEW! They have one chord and 2 switches. The best part is they come stock with 8000K T5HO bulbs. You cant find these anyplace! __________________ The Planted Aquarium Blog

03-05-2010, 12:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
AquaZilla Administrator Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,736	__________________ The Planted Aquarium Blog

03-05-2010, 12:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
sajata Planted Tank Guru Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chester Springs PA Posts: 344	O- where are they on the site I dont see them?

03-05-2010, 01:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
AquaZilla Administrator Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,736	We only have Demo sets in right now. I have one left! Right now I think the 36" light will be $159.99 with bulbs.. But I would need to double check that.. __________________ The Planted Aquarium Blog

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