How to set up UGF + heater help!

[Dakwota]

Hey there!

Just wondering whats the best way to set up a UGF.

I have a dual outlet powerhead but 1 end isnt working, so I have a spare single from an old tank which im going to use.

There will be 2 uplift pipes (?) and 2 power heads but I was wondering that the hell goes on with the rest of the tubing etc?

I pulled all of it apart and forgot what goes where!

I have this little device which has two hose ends and what looks like a whistle in the middle. Also, 3 of these hose connectors with air valves which look like they control how much air goes through.

I've searched the forums and on google but wondered if someone could link me or tell me every STEP BY STEP to successfully set up my UGF (this tank is only costing me fish!).

Thanks soooo much and I hope i've been clear enough.

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Also, I have a Jager heater which is around 10 years old.

It was a dial on the top with 0-10.

What setting should it be at for tropical fish?It's a 54L tank and 75W heater. Probably Clown loaches and that group.

Thanks!
(degrees would also be appreaciated!)

 

[Orion]

For the UGF you set the plate at the bottom of the tank under the gravel, two uplift tubes connect normaly one on each end. The power heads go on the top of the tubes. And that's it.

From the sounds of it it has the stuff to power it with air pumps. Don't worry about that if your going to use the power heads. The power heads do a much better job at moving the water though the plate than just an air pump.

UFG's can be a pain to maintain. You may find that you will need to take all the gravel out so you can remove the bottom plate to get all the crud and debris that collects under it. To much stuff under the plate and it will begin to affect your fish's health. HOB or Power Filters can do a great job of filtering a tank that size, don't cost an arm and a leg to purchase, and are real easy to maintain.

I have no idea what setting a heater like that should be set on. A good rule of thumb is that for a majority of tropical fish anywhere from 75-80 F is fine for a temp.

I would be rather wary of trusting a heater that old. Heaters aren't very reliable in the first place, but the technology has come a LONG way in 10 years. I would really think about just buying a new heater. You often get what you pay for with a heater, so go for the cheapest.

 

[Dakwota]

Ok thanks for all that help!

Just wondering what that little whistle looking thing in that *capsule* is meant to be doing?

Do the three "controller" type air valves?

They might be fancy extras, but to get that tank going all I need is some tubing in the uplift tube with an airstone at the bottom, and that tube connected to my air pump?

Thanks

Also, I'll test the heater for 3-4 days to see its reliability.