Need help in contverting Juwel Aqurium to marine?
- Thread starter HappyPlaty
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YEP SEE THIS SITE. ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/index.htm
i did have a site that told you how try this one 2
http://reefcentral.com/
2 very good site sure it on them! (im new to also trying to set up a Reef tank)
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/index.htm
i did have a site that told you how try this one 2
http://reefcentral.com/
2 very good site sure it on them! (im new to also trying to set up a Reef tank)
Depends what you want to keep. That's effectively 20 gallons US for american readers. The juwel internal filter is hopeless, just run it as a power head, and get another one, or a fluval 4 internal filter to keep carbon in. The waterpumps in juwels aren't very strong, and I think the one in the smaller rekords is only 200 lph. It's up to you if you bother keeping the internal filter box in there, with the heater inside, or if you just rip it out - I can't think of much to do with it immediately. I would also move the heater , at leastto another position in the filter box as I found in my bigger rekord (160) that in it's default position in the filter it wouldn't keep the temp steady. The light is a single fluorescent (normal output) which is likely too weak for most 'reef' creatures, but there retrofits available, including T5 adaption kits. A hang on skimmer would be nice but will involve carving the hood.
I considered attacking a juwel this way, but never did it. Whenever I see reports of people just using the juwels as is, they always seem to be having hassles as the filtration and water movement are just not good enough.
I considered attacking a juwel this way, but never did it. Whenever I see reports of people just using the juwels as is, they always seem to be having hassles as the filtration and water movement are just not good enough.
Happyplaty,
You must first decide what type of animals you plan to keep. if you plan on sps, clams & anenomes, I would go with the single MH. Despite what you may hear, they are the most effective means for keeping these critters alive. If you want lps & softies, you can look into the T5, power compacts and VHO.
Brian
You must first decide what type of animals you plan to keep. if you plan on sps, clams & anenomes, I would go with the single MH. Despite what you may hear, they are the most effective means for keeping these critters alive. If you want lps & softies, you can look into the T5, power compacts and VHO.
Brian
Lighting depends on the tanks inhabitants. MH is only needed for high intensity corals and inverts. Some anemones and corals DO NOT like such intense lighting, so be specific to the critters you choose. You will have to decide on what you are planning to keep and where its going to be placed before buying lighting to suit they're needs. PC lighting has been very successful for me so far. MH will have alot of heat so only consider it if its needed.