[APD] filtration goals

["John F. Hess" <JOHNFHESS at comcast_net>]

hey folks,

We spent Saturday in SF and went to Aqua Forest Aquarium.  very nice  
shop with tons of ADA accessories.  in looking around and talking to  
the owner(?) I think that maybe I don't have enough filtration for my  
55g tank.  They suggested more bio filtration ceramic things, so I  
bought some to add.  I bought a Fluval 204 when I set up the tank,  
thinking that a planted tank would need less filtration than a tank of  
fish.  the folks in SF suggest that more filtration is better.  Can  
anyone comment on appropriate canister filters for a 55g tank?

Also, while there, I was impressed with the ADA lights hanging over  
the all glass tanks.  Very nice.  However, I'm not really interested  
in having a frame with the lights hanging. I did like a silver Al tube  
that held 2 T5 bulbs.  It was supported a few inches above the tank  
with clear plastic legs.  I liked that design better.  I was glad to  
see a completely grown up tank with 2 T5 bulbs.  I need to work on all  
my conditions to get the algae situation taken care of.

I did buy a glass outflow tube to replace the grey plastic one that  
came with the Fluval.  And a glass CO2 indicator.  I have a feeling  
I'll be back later for more stuff.

cheers,


John F. Hess, Davis California   johnfhess at comcast_net

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