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Malformed
post May 8 2012, 11:52 PM

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QUOTE(deric79k @ May 8 2012, 11:45 PM)
this is i buy n diy myself , LFS sell really make one is around RM80++. i DIY only less than RM 50

Added on May 8, 2012, 11:45 pm
wont have wire on top lah

Added on May 8, 2012, 11:46 pm
i totally agree wit u bro
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How much volt / watt / measurement your own DIY fan uses?
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post May 9 2012, 09:48 AM

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Thanks for both your pictures smile.gif I will go lowyat to check out 240v fan or any equivalent fans with high speed and low noise. ALL IT shop has all the fans hanging, will be checking out the prices there, hopefully there will be adapter to be sold too.

If I buy a 240v fan, I will have to purchase a 240v adapter too right? I wonder if there is anyway to adjust the fan speed?
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post May 9 2012, 09:59 AM

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QUOTE(jctasoga @ May 9 2012, 09:54 AM)
240v fan if ac type, no need adapter. Can straight plug into socket. Always ask the seller if u have any doubts. Remember, electricity and water dun mix...

Safe aquascaping!
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Haha, 240v was a bad example tongue.gif If let's say I am using a 220v, then I'll need a 220v adapter, true? unsure.gif

Ya, don't want to end up with fish bones left when I get home..

Btw, I am worried after installing a 13w light to my tank.. The light casing is extremely hot, so I was worried if I left it on and no one is at home it might catch fire sweat.gif End up I am providing my tank light at 7pm-12am sad.gif
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post May 9 2012, 10:57 AM

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QUOTE(jctasoga @ May 9 2012, 10:36 AM)
malformed : usually AC got a range. 220v to 240v is ok to use.

lighting up at night will not be advisable coz ur plants only photosynthesis during day time... night time, they use up the oxygen in ur tank....

having said that, i wonder how plants tell time of the day... hmmm
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I will try to leave the light on this weekend when there's people at home and see the result, seeing that the light casing heats makes me worried..

If I don't connect it to an adapter, you mean to directly connect the 2 wires to a 2-pin socket?

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post May 9 2012, 11:49 AM

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QUOTE(weijie @ May 9 2012, 11:35 AM)
not really, my light period is 4pm - 11pm.
everything still looks good.

but light period 7pm-12am seems too short. at least 6hours, better if you put on 8hours per day.
do not change your light period too often.
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I get home around 7pm, slightly more or less.. and when I go to sleep it is 12am.. On the other hand, if I were to leave the light on while at work, I will turn it on at 8 in the morning and off 7pm at night (11 hours~).. Don't seem like a healthy lighting for my fishes hmm.gif

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post May 9 2012, 12:39 PM

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QUOTE(kimimaro_kun @ May 9 2012, 11:56 AM)
go get yourself an autotimer.. around rm15 only
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QUOTE(calvin_ng @ May 9 2012, 12:00 PM)
huh my timer set at 12hrs wor....
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Where can I get it? I thought it cost more than 100rm...


QUOTE(cute_miao @ May 9 2012, 12:34 PM)
Thanks. by the way, what is the auto refill thing?
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What auto refills refers to is that when the water level in your aquarium drops and hits a specific water level / amount, the device will pump in water to your tank until it is higher than that level.. I think these stuff are costly, besides, if water pumped in to the tank is automated, how do you control the water quality?

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post May 9 2012, 12:44 PM

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QUOTE(weijie @ May 9 2012, 12:40 PM)
it serve same as the water bucket on your toilet bowl, refill water until certain level.
so it can maintain your aquarium water level.
disadvantage is that you need to have extra equipment inside your aquarium, not to mentioned you need to attach a direct water pipe.

Added on May 9, 2012, 12:41 pm
Mr.DIY shop. any hardware shop, IKEA, JUSCO, GIANT, ....
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So, does the autotimer turns on / off based on the time or based on a countdown? Thanks for the help weijie notworthy.gif
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post May 9 2012, 01:13 PM

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QUOTE(weijie @ May 9 2012, 12:47 PM)
autotimer turn on/off based on mechanical time.
when you plug timer to power, you need to adjust what is current time.
then normally there is be small switches to control to ON. so when ON, then power flow through, then ON your light.
this is what we been using for co2 tank. everything is automatic smile.gif
you only need to refill water and sit back relax.

Added on May 9, 2012, 12:50 pm
riccia same as moss, co2 is optional for them, if you put then they will grow nicely, if you never put then they will still survive, AS LONG AS you got correct light power.
if you want to know more about light power which suitable for your aquarium, please refer to my wordpress blog.
mini fissiden need cold water, if you water is more than 29C, dont take the risk, as they are not cheap
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This is good stuff thumbup.gif

I am thinking, how long does the ADA remain in good condition in the water? Do you ever change the soil? Once you have setup your planted tank, is it possible to remove the water and soil to rescape using the existing plants?

I want to buy plants to setup with my 2.5ft tank, but I don't want to do any nice scaping yet, just want to take care and grow them.
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post May 9 2012, 01:35 PM

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QUOTE(weijie @ May 9 2012, 01:21 PM)
True, there is no point if you are keep blowing aquarium water with hot air.
ADA soil can last 2year at least before they start changing into mud. if you dont rescape frequently, they can last longer.
however, nutrient in ADA soil is another story. it might not break into mud yet, but nutrient is finished. duration is depending on how density is your plants, and how good your plants taking nutrient from soil.

once planted tank is setup, if you want to change scape, it is better to take out all plants, put your stones and woods nicely, then only plant them again.
it is advisable to put some new soil everytime you rescape to replace.
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Thank you for info notworthy.gif

QUOTE(jctasoga @ May 9 2012, 01:27 PM)
re-scape = more business for LFS and sellers (points to weijie)... *cabutz*

but i second opinions of weijie about the nutrient reduction from the ADA soil overtime. you might be able to extend the life of the soil by adding multi or iron capsules. there are sellers in this forum (points to weijie) that gives u good service n pricing too.

Added on May 9, 2012, 1:29 pm

Rm35 for a digital timer that won't go off even after power-outage. interested? haha...
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Haha, I'll visit the hardware shops to see what are the available products first tongue.gif
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post May 9 2012, 02:23 PM

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QUOTE(jctasoga @ May 9 2012, 02:15 PM)
my local hardware shop. oh.. let me correct to say its battery charged... it will still go off but in a very very long time la.. haha... tongue.gif
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I guess it will last you more than a year or two... similar to your desktops battery, only to determine the time.
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post May 9 2012, 04:59 PM

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QUOTE(jctasoga @ May 9 2012, 03:39 PM)
too hot i think...

Added on May 9, 2012, 3:42 pmspeaking of which, anyone here bought the airpump with back up battery? do we really need it?
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get a cheap UPS to connect everything tongue.gif no worries by then..
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post May 9 2012, 06:55 PM

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Came home to find out the temperature in my aquarium is 30.7, lowest seen was 28.7.. Is this a big difference?

Is it possible to set up a tank under the ceiling, but side exposed to the sun, without algae?

Added on May 9, 2012, 7:02 pm
QUOTE(weijie @ May 9 2012, 06:05 PM)
10am to 9pm, thats 11hours.
might be too hot inside the casing because it is fully covered.
super clear glass aquarium 2feet, with very thin silicon and braceless.
made in china.
Rm240. << let me know if you interested.
any idea where to get this?
i plan to have arowana on next CNY smile.gif
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If sifu tak tau, beginner like me impossible will tau... but Google tells it is possible, just that it is not so popular for aquariums. Maybe this link may help

http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/emergency...oweroutages.htm
http://www.everything-aquatic.com/2010/03/...e-ups-test.html

Maybe if someone get suppliers on this, a new business product will be sold whistling.gif

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post May 9 2012, 09:31 PM

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QUOTE(deric79k @ May 9 2012, 08:05 PM)
how can the temp so high ?
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Entah la... 9:30 PM and it is 30.5c, is it because my light is on?
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post May 9 2012, 09:45 PM

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QUOTE(deric79k @ May 9 2012, 09:32 PM)
my two light also on 4 x t5 , now is 25.8c
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So weird, thermometer spoil ke... newly bought digital...
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post May 9 2012, 09:54 PM

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QUOTE(deric79k @ May 9 2012, 09:52 PM)
use other thermometer try see. or put in cold water see
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I only have 1 thermometer :| I'll try to check the temperature in the fridge...
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post May 9 2012, 10:06 PM

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QUOTE(deric79k @ May 9 2012, 09:57 PM)
try see how
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13.1c in the freezer after i placed in for about 3 minutes... Now back into the tank, it is slowly increasing, 28.7, 29.8, 30.2.

LOL, My guppies are attacking the thermometer, I think it smelled like meat in the freezer.

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post May 9 2012, 10:33 PM

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QUOTE(deric79k @ May 9 2012, 10:30 PM)
did u add fan on ur tank?how many ft is ur tank?
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Less than a feet / nano. I don't have a fan at the moment, that's why I am hoping to diy one.
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post May 9 2012, 10:45 PM

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QUOTE(deric79k @ May 9 2012, 10:36 PM)
very easy to diy , did u see my post early
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Yea, I did, that's why I am planning to try.. but can't get the fan so soon, have to wait till weekend. Thank you for your info notworthy.gif

Luckily all I have is marimo ball and java moss.. nothing temperature sensitive here..
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post May 9 2012, 10:52 PM

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QUOTE(deric79k @ May 9 2012, 10:49 PM)
where u stay ?i have extra fan
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Cheras area, never realize that the temperature is so high till I got a thermometer... Thankfully guppies are still ok sweat.gif

QUOTE(flipmode @ May 9 2012, 10:49 PM)
Will replace my current light with LED set, since my tank 1.5ft only.  Heard that 45cm aquazonic frequantly give headache
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Haha, hopefully this time wont koyak so fast..
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post May 9 2012, 10:59 PM

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QUOTE(deric79k @ May 9 2012, 10:54 PM)
i from subang, if u come here let me know rm 45
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