Hello,
I have recently become a a member of this board and i am thoroughly enjoying the wealth of information. I'm actually thinking i have read too much. However i am currently facing a new dilemma, so i was wondering if anyone would be able to spare some time to answer a few questions. I have found answers too many of my questions on this forum however there a still some that remain unanswered.
I have heard Tom saying, he is able use a needle wheel pump to achieve an almost invisible mist. What is the most effecient needle wheel mod that everyone have found to achieve this result.
*cutting the impeller arms in half
*putting holes in the impeller
*using the mesh mod
*Or a combination of these.
I also read a thread on the planted tank discussing an external needle wheel pump using a mag drive and then the use of a spray bar to distribute the output. Is this a good method? Or do people find an internal needle wheel with a connected spray bar to be the most effecient.
I would like to keep a minimal amount of equipment in my tank so i am leaning towards external.
Also i have heard really bad things about rio and maxi jet internal pumps leaking oil into the water on the planted tank and also some reef forums. So i was wondering if anyone could suggest any other pumps that don't have a record of doing this.
Also having a spray bar spanning the whole length of my 60 gallon would be a bit unsightly i wonder if therte is any better ways to distribut the CO2 output evenly?
I really need advice. So anyones help would be much appreciated.
kind regards
Tim
I have recently become a a member of this board and i am thoroughly enjoying the wealth of information. I'm actually thinking i have read too much. However i am currently facing a new dilemma, so i was wondering if anyone would be able to spare some time to answer a few questions. I have found answers too many of my questions on this forum however there a still some that remain unanswered.
I have heard Tom saying, he is able use a needle wheel pump to achieve an almost invisible mist. What is the most effecient needle wheel mod that everyone have found to achieve this result.
*cutting the impeller arms in half
*putting holes in the impeller
*using the mesh mod
*Or a combination of these.
I also read a thread on the planted tank discussing an external needle wheel pump using a mag drive and then the use of a spray bar to distribute the output. Is this a good method? Or do people find an internal needle wheel with a connected spray bar to be the most effecient.
I would like to keep a minimal amount of equipment in my tank so i am leaning towards external.
Also i have heard really bad things about rio and maxi jet internal pumps leaking oil into the water on the planted tank and also some reef forums. So i was wondering if anyone could suggest any other pumps that don't have a record of doing this.
Also having a spray bar spanning the whole length of my 60 gallon would be a bit unsightly i wonder if therte is any better ways to distribut the CO2 output evenly?
I really need advice. So anyones help would be much appreciated.
kind regards
Tim