Schreiba's ADA 60-F - Page 3

teamschreiba · 05/22/2011, 02:50 PM

New May FTS

IndianaDunes · 05/22/2011, 06:20 PM

I was thinking of an ADA 60-P with a PhosBan reactor holding HydroCarbon2 and PhosBan, plus a skimmer. This tank with canister looks like a good option to use instead. Now if I can figure out how to place a glass canopy on top but still have the pipes / hoses get in / out, I'm ready to purchase. Maybe I can just lift the cover with rubber feet or something. Concerned some fish may jump (goby, blenny, maybe a small flasher wrasse).

teamschreiba · 05/22/2011, 06:30 PM

Yeah the glass cover would be tough with the pipes especially since I heard those fish can jump through pretty small holes. But the rubber feet may be a good idea, I just take the chance with the open top though, I've had it for a year and my clown hasn't jumped.

IndianaDunes · 05/22/2011, 06:41 PM

The small opening could be an issue. It'll be cool when ADA adds more pics on their site, I sent them email requesting canopy pictures, to see how it all fits together. Best scenario will probably be to drill / cut a couple canopy openings for the pipes if possible. 60-F is out of stock now, 45-F is in, and 60-P still looks good. I'm jonesin' for a tank.

IndianaDunes · 05/22/2011, 06:45 PM

Meant to ask, that Eheim looks like an upflow filter, is that true? Also, on filter floss, are you just using blue floss or something like Poly Bio Marine pads?

teamschreiba · 05/22/2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by IndianaDunes

The small opening could be an issue. It'll be cool when ADA adds more pics on their site, I sent them email requesting canopy pictures, to see how it all fits together. Best scenario will probably be to drill / cut a couple canopy openings for the pipes if possible. 60-F is out of stock now, 45-F is in, and 60-P still looks good. I'm jonesin' for a tank.

Yeah that would definitely work. And yeah I think one ADA company in the US got a shipment in recently but I don't know what they have in stock.

teamschreiba · 05/22/2011, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndianaDunes

Meant to ask, that Eheim looks like an upflow filter, is that true? Also, on filter floss, are you just using blue floss or something like Poly Bio Marine pads?

Yeah it's an upflow filter. And I'm just using the simple pillow stuffing as filter floss now which works pretty well and is cheap.

IndianaDunes · 05/22/2011, 08:02 PM

ADA new shipment? That's cool. So, looks like you hit filter floss, then carbon, last purigen, then up to the tank. Or maybe one more stage of fine filter? Pretty cool, simple - some setups are complex - meaning, I wouldn't be able to do it, but I think I can do a canister. I'm feeling a thread dedicated to Eheim canister maintenance schedule and contents.

teamschreiba · 05/22/2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by IndianaDunes

ADA new shipment? That's cool. So, looks like you hit filter floss, then carbon, last purigen, then up to the tank. Or maybe one more stage of fine filter? Pretty cool, simple - some setups are complex - meaning, I wouldn't be able to do it, but I think I can do a canister. I'm feeling a thread dedicated to Eheim canister maintenance schedule and contents.

Yeah that progression is about right. I have another layer of floss before it goes back to the tank but that's it. The canister is really easy though I clean it out completely when I do my weekly water changes and then clean out the pump in it every few months. There's really not much else to it

IndianaDunes · 05/22/2011, 08:35 PM

I like the one pump to receive from and send to tank. I'll need to get savvy on pump maintenance. Purigen read like a rinse / clean then continue using scenario. Chemipure is supposed to have good longevity too, so you probably just rinse those off weekly, continue using, rinse floss, done. Good inline heater, now an inline skimmer could be cool too if it's possible to do that. Canister use keeps the electronics out of the tank which is nice. My orig thought had 2 pumps inside the main tank for skimmer and PhosBan reactor.

JLopez · 05/23/2011, 09:04 AM

I voted for you in NTOTM

teamschreiba · 05/24/2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by IndianaDunes

I like the one pump to receive from and send to tank. I'll need to get savvy on pump maintenance. Purigen read like a rinse / clean then continue using scenario. Chemipure is supposed to have good longevity too, so you probably just rinse those off weekly, continue using, rinse floss, done. Good inline heater, now an inline skimmer could be cool too if it's possible to do that. Canister use keeps the electronics out of the tank which is nice. My orig thought had 2 pumps inside the main tank for skimmer and PhosBan reactor.

Yeah the canister is definitely convenient. If you can pull it off I would go with a sump just because then you could have a skimmer but other than that the canister works well

teamschreiba · 05/24/2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JLopez

I voted for you in NTOTM

Thanks I really appreciate it!!

Aaarrrggg · 05/24/2011, 02:43 PM

Stunning as always! I'm afraid I didn't vote for you for NTOTM, but that's only because I can see it looking even better in the future and I didn't want to take away your chance to win later on instead.

teamschreiba · 05/24/2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaarrrggg

Stunning as always! I'm afraid I didn't vote for you for NTOTM, but that's only because I can see it looking even better in the future and I didn't want to take away your chance to win later on instead.

Thanks! And I completely understand

I'm hoping it continues to look better too.

IndianaDunes · 05/25/2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by teamschreiba

Yeah the canister is definitely convenient. If you can pull it off I would go with a sump just because then you could have a skimmer but other than that the canister works well

Canister seems real simple, one pump done. I may start like that, gotta have a lid like this in 12x24 for the ADA 60-P: http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.co...fm?pcatid=3790

I sent a similar canopy question link to ADA - I think it should work. Notice the opening front for feeding, back plastic to cut allowing piping. Cover keeps the jumpers in, though if I do a Blue Devil I may be okay with minimal jumps.

IndianaDunes · 05/25/2011, 09:19 AM

Meant to ask, 8 stainless steel hooks come with ADA tanks - what do those look like? They hang on top, then inside lip of tank to hold a canopy in place?

IndianaDunes · 05/25/2011, 04:57 PM

Looks good: http://aquariumguys.com/marineland-p...24in-12in.html

teamschreiba · 05/25/2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by IndianaDunes

Canister seems real simple, one pump done. I may start like that, gotta have a lid like this in 12x24 for the ADA 60-P: http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.co...fm?pcatid=3790

I sent a similar canopy question link to ADA - I think it should work. Notice the opening front for feeding, back plastic to cut allowing piping. Cover keeps the jumpers in, though if I do a Blue Devil I may be okay with minimal jumps.

Yeah something like that would work it just may not look quite as clean, if there was an "ADA" lid it would probably be the best although expensive

teamschreiba · 05/25/2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by IndianaDunes

Meant to ask, 8 stainless steel hooks come with ADA tanks - what do those look like? They hang on top, then inside lip of tank to hold a canopy in place?

I never got any hooks with my tank sorry I can't help you there...

teamschreiba · 05/25/2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by IndianaDunes

Looks good: http://aquariumguys.com/marineland-p...24in-12in.html

That doesn't look bad either just hard to tell without seeing it in person

IndianaDunes · 05/25/2011, 06:18 PM

I'll have to attempt the lid, get a cheap one and hope it works. I'm checking out those Eheim canisters, inline heater, and hose width and thickness. Wondering about ADA glass vs. stainless steel inflow and outflow. Both look cool.

reefngeek · 05/25/2011, 06:37 PM

great looking tank!how many gallons is it?

teamschreiba · 05/25/2011, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndianaDunes

I'll have to attempt the lid, get a cheap one and hope it works. I'm checking out those Eheim canisters, inline heater, and hose width and thickness. Wondering about ADA glass vs. stainless steel inflow and outflow. Both look cool.

I think the glass looks a lot better but I guess the stainless could look good if you had some other stainless accents maybe in the lighting fixture or stand. They'd be a lot more durable/sturdy than the glass ones though.

IndianaDunes · 05/26/2011, 08:05 AM

Stainless steel inlets / outlets look strong. Problem I'm seeing is Ecco has 12 and 14 mm hoses and ADA has 10, 13, and 17 mm hoses?

05/22/2011, 06:20 PM	#52
IndianaDunes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 30	Cool Tank I was thinking of an ADA 60-P with a PhosBan reactor holding HydroCarbon2 and PhosBan, plus a skimmer. This tank with canister looks like a good option to use instead. Now if I can figure out how to place a glass canopy on top but still have the pipes / hoses get in / out, I'm ready to purchase. Maybe I can just lift the cover with rubber feet or something. Concerned some fish may jump (goby, blenny, maybe a small flasher wrasse).

05/22/2011, 06:41 PM	#54
IndianaDunes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 30	Got It The small opening could be an issue. It'll be cool when ADA adds more pics on their site, I sent them email requesting canopy pictures, to see how it all fits together. Best scenario will probably be to drill / cut a couple canopy openings for the pipes if possible. 60-F is out of stock now, 45-F is in, and 60-P still looks good. I'm jonesin' for a tank.

05/22/2011, 06:45 PM	#55
IndianaDunes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 30	Oops... Meant to ask, that Eheim looks like an upflow filter, is that true? Also, on filter floss, are you just using blue floss or something like Poly Bio Marine pads?

05/22/2011, 08:02 PM	#58
IndianaDunes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 30	New Tanks In ADA new shipment? That's cool. So, looks like you hit filter floss, then carbon, last purigen, then up to the tank. Or maybe one more stage of fine filter? Pretty cool, simple - some setups are complex - meaning, I wouldn't be able to do it, but I think I can do a canister. I'm feeling a thread dedicated to Eheim canister maintenance schedule and contents.

05/22/2011, 08:35 PM	#60
IndianaDunes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 30	One Pump I like the one pump to receive from and send to tank. I'll need to get savvy on pump maintenance. Purigen read like a rinse / clean then continue using scenario. Chemipure is supposed to have good longevity too, so you probably just rinse those off weekly, continue using, rinse floss, done. Good inline heater, now an inline skimmer could be cool too if it's possible to do that. Canister use keeps the electronics out of the tank which is nice. My orig thought had 2 pumps inside the main tank for skimmer and PhosBan reactor.

05/22/2011, 02:50 PM	#51
teamschreiba Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 219	New May FTS

05/22/2011, 06:30 PM	#53
teamschreiba Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 219	Yeah the glass cover would be tough with the pipes especially since I heard those fish can jump through pretty small holes. But the rubber feet may be a good idea, I just take the chance with the open top though, I've had it for a year and my clown hasn't jumped.

05/23/2011, 09:04 AM	#61
JLopez iNano Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 386	I voted for you in NTOTM

05/24/2011, 02:43 PM	#64
Aaarrrggg Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 866 Blog Entries: 53	Stunning as always! I'm afraid I didn't vote for you for NTOTM, but that's only because I can see it looking even better in the future and I didn't want to take away your chance to win later on instead. __________________ Click on my homepage link to see my new 144g Half Circle Build! Current Tank Info: 144g Half Circle Oceanic (started 11/7/2011)

05/25/2011, 09:19 AM	#67
IndianaDunes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 30	Ps Meant to ask, 8 stainless steel hooks come with ADA tanks - what do those look like? They hang on top, then inside lip of tank to hold a canopy in place?

05/25/2011, 04:57 PM	#68
IndianaDunes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 30	Link to 12x24, Cool ADA Lid Option? Looks good: http://aquariumguys.com/marineland-p...24in-12in.html

05/25/2011, 06:18 PM	#72
IndianaDunes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 30	Lid etc I'll have to attempt the lid, get a cheap one and hope it works. I'm checking out those Eheim canisters, inline heater, and hose width and thickness. Wondering about ADA glass vs. stainless steel inflow and outflow. Both look cool.

05/25/2011, 06:37 PM	#73
reefngeek Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Broadview Heights, Ohio Posts: 79	great looking tank!how many gallons is it?

05/26/2011, 08:05 AM	#75
IndianaDunes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 30	Inlets, Outlets, and Hoses Stainless steel inlets / outlets look strong. Problem I'm seeing is Ecco has 12 and 14 mm hoses and ADA has 10, 13, and 17 mm hoses? Last edited by IndianaDunes; 05/26/2011 at 08:06 AM. Reason: Additions

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