:welcome: After reading tons and tons of materials published by ADA and Mr. Amano... I've decided to set up a "hardcore" ADA tank to personally feel the difference. This is not my first planted tank and experienced mix results in my previous tanks. At least I have basis for comparisons later. Here's my tank spec (so far): Tank - 30cm ADA Cube Garden Lighting - 2 x 11W Arcadia Arc Pod Filter - Eheim ecco 2232 (400l/h) with ADA Lily Pipes Filter Media (Biological) - ADA Bio Rio, Bamboo Charcoal & Palm Net CO2 - Pressurized CO2, Dennerle Solenoid, ADA Pollen Glass & Drop Checker Cooler - Dymax Fan Substrate - ADA Power Sand, Amazonia II Aquas Soil & Powder with Bacter 100, Clear Float & Tourmaline F
First time handling these delicate glassware... I must say that the feeling is rather special... I must learn how to be more gentle from now on Boxing Can you see them in the pix? Damn! They are suppose to be transparent
Ah, welcome to the world of ADA. Some of their products are like a fine wine that must be sipped slowly to enjoy. Be gentle! The glass intake pipes will become pretty invisible once you fill up the tank. They'll stay that way for a bit until they get layed with gunk/debris. Doh! What's the layout plan for the tank? -John N.
I've decided to seriously look into the heart of the system... which is the filtration. Previously I underestimated the importance of filtration... hence some disappointing results despite spending money on fancy additives and fertilizers. Filter - Eheim ecco 2232 (400l/h) with ADA Lily Pipes Using back an existing Eheim ecco. Love the simplicity and self priming... and also the very low 5W consumption. Filter Media (Biological) - ADA Bio Rio, Bamboo Charcoal & Palm Net As for media, I will follow the ADA method closely too... they do have convincing write-ups on their products Let's find out if the product claims support the results in the end.
I was shocked when I open up the Palm Net box See attached picture. I was dumbstruck for a while actually trying to figure out how to handle it. The Palm Net is the first layer... followed by Bio Rio (ADA version of bio rings) and Bamboo Charcoal. All 3 medias within 2 canister trays. I only use up around 50% of Bamboo Charcoal, 40% of Bio Rio and 30% of Palm Net. These pack sizes are for 3ft setup with matching canister filter. Oh I exceeded the forum attachment limit
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