bought a CO2 tank set:

tank = rm208
manual regulator = rm80
check valve x 2 = rm4
bubble counter = rm12
mini diffuser = rm16

total damages = rm320

good price or not?

the tank is non-aluminum, 2+ litres
manual regulator that's the cheapest i can found after going to a few shops
tubes i got free, from a ''secret'' source heh
so i think ok la for paying a bit extra for the regulator since i got the tubes free

after bought the conventional size regulator, i saw ISTA brand manual regulator which is really tiny, wonder if it's reliable

Kian weng @penang selling aquarium fan at 30percent off.. Sunsun brand.. Get it quick.. Bought it at rm30

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Added on September 10, 2010, 8:01 pmBtw, i'm getting rid of my cichlids because fed up already with them quarreling.. Changing to blood parrot fish instead.. Who wants? I'm selling cheap way below market price.. But have to come to cheras

This post has been edited by imr4n: Sep 10 2010, 08:01 PM

bought an Atman canister filter at an offer price costing just rm80.. to my surprised the hoses look identical to eheim and it even came with a plastic lily pipe

a very satisfied purchase, now my tank looks like it has eheim filter heheh

This post has been edited by imr4n: Sep 12 2010, 09:07 AM

[quote=fongzai92,Sep 12 2010, 04:24 PM]
where u buy ?? jalan pasar?

penang

bought it at kian weng... i think only 1 more left
model is At-3335

i'm not sure if suitable for 1.5 ft or not... i'm using it for my 50cm aquarium which is only a little bit less than 2 ft
changing to canister filter coz my HOB filter doesn't spread my CO2 bubbles around the aquarium

This post has been edited by imr4n: Sep 13 2010, 10:20 AM

what's a reasonable price for a drop checker? where can i buy one... not thinking of an ADA one, too expensive

I just bought them at natural plant aquarium, cheras

U need 2 check valves.. 1 is between tank n bubble counter, the other is between counter n diffuser. It is difficult to set the output bps from a newly filled tank because of the high pressure. Make sure the main valve is always open. Through time it will be much easier to adjust the bps.

To roz, u made the same mistake as mine when I first started the planted aquarium project.. Both the aquazonic light and the classica hang on back filter are the crappiest equipment they were selling.. The filter can overflow and leaks due to the cover being so close to the rim of the filter body.. Change the gravel to ADA soil and better quality hang on back filter.. U don't need bio ring for hob filter

what's ur budget? if ur thinking long term, invest in a canister filter.. if u want to try2 first and upgrade later.. any china brand hang on back is fine (except classica).. to me, i'd prefer one with a built in surface skimmer.. example is sun-sun brand http://www.sunsun-china.com/en/Product/Pro...nfo.aspx?ID=426

next, invest on ADA soil and a fan.. those two really makes a big different to ur low budget tank

later get a CO2 tank and better lighting

after that u'll realise ur hooked to this hobby and will spend spend spend for other accessories hehe

the filter is about rm25, u can get it at 88 pets mart at pandan indah or sunway


This post has been edited by imr4n: Sep 19 2010, 07:01 PM

if u have rm200 bucks and not rich.. u'd better invest on a CO2 tank than an eheim filter... prioritise urself.. it's easier to achieve a nice planted tank using chapalang filter + CO2 than using Eheim filter with no CO2...

i've observed lots of aquarium using chapalang filters, as long as u spend more time looking after them, the result is as nice as a branded filter

not trying to say eheim filter is crap but i think it's overrated for the price

i think for a 1.5 ft tank, 2213 is okay.. but since ur spending 200 bucks for a filter.. might as well go straight for 2215 so u can still use it if u upgrade ur tank
CO2 tank is a necessity.. solenoid is not use the money u gonna spend for solenoid on the filter instead
unless ur a super busy person, manual regulator is adequate just that u have to adjust the bubbles more regularly

CO2 tank can use as weapon if perompak broke into ur house...sure pecah kepala

i need some red plants... anybody wanna trade with my greens? i got a few types to giveaway

want to trade only.. no selling

If u noticed, this topic is version 5 already.. Spend time reading all the versions and u will gain more info on how to start a planted tank.. If u need more specific info, then u can ask them here.. My suggestion, 4 feet tank is pretty huge for Planted tank.. Unless u wanna spend thousand ringgit for it.. Good luck

bro.. don't be obsessed with the ADA setup.. the japanese are trying to screw u hehe

no need powersand and 5 elements pun ur plants can grow well.. god creates light, CO2 and minerals for plant growth

invest on those three sudah cukup.. trust me u don't want ur plants to grow too fast, nanti jadik hutan dlm air

yes yes, ADA soil is a must.. but others like powersand, penac A B C D E F all if u have money u buy la.. no money no need to buy...

no need powder-type sand if u intend to cover them all with grass-type plants...

good quality hairgrass u can get at petsmart pandan indah.. standard price rm6 a pot

i like going to pets mart pandan indah coz lots of choices, but prices are fixed and not very friendly there.. aquatic paradise at sg kantan kajang is ok if u buy accessories, very friendly can ask for discount but they have limited flora and fauna stock.. i've stopped going to natural plant aquarium coz their shop now macam store room already, so messy