element28
02-01-2008, 12:56 PM
Hi all, I'd like to have this setup and after reading all threads I still have few questions. Somebody could help ?
Setup:
-65g planted show tank (not heavily planted, something easy to clean)
-5 sub-adult/adult discus
-Eheim Pro II output 237g/h or 900L/h (model 262g/h or 1050L/h considered)
1- Is a build-in heater (in the Eheim filter) of 210 W enough ? I've read the best is 4-5W/hour but it's nice to have no heater in the tank. I guess the temperature must be more constant with a build-in heater than a submersible one?
2- Is the filter ok at 237g/h or 262g/h would make a difference?
3- What is the usual size of a sub-adult and an adult discus? 4'', 5 '' ?
4- If water is dechlorinated before WC, why should I aerate it while aging? Is it to remove the excess of CO2 and make it stable in the tank ? What should I use? Is a bubble pump ok ?
Many thanks !
Jonathan
Setup:
-65g planted show tank (not heavily planted, something easy to clean)
-5 sub-adult/adult discus
-Eheim Pro II output 237g/h or 900L/h (model 262g/h or 1050L/h considered)
1- Is a build-in heater (in the Eheim filter) of 210 W enough ? I've read the best is 4-5W/hour but it's nice to have no heater in the tank. I guess the temperature must be more constant with a build-in heater than a submersible one?
2- Is the filter ok at 237g/h or 262g/h would make a difference?
3- What is the usual size of a sub-adult and an adult discus? 4'', 5 '' ?
4- If water is dechlorinated before WC, why should I aerate it while aging? Is it to remove the excess of CO2 and make it stable in the tank ? What should I use? Is a bubble pump ok ?
Many thanks !
Jonathan