aquariumlover10 Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 so I am wondering what is a decent light for my 2.5g that's on the cheaper side/ and what sponge filter for it? I saw this light, dint know how good it is for plants though. MableBile, Edwardnah and KlimparOn 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+23550&pcatid=23550 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANBU Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 this is good for low to medium plantshttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NAFQ6FK/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&qid=1435505788&sr=1&keywords=finnex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 yeah, I have one on my 10g, but I want to try something different, and I am wondering if I can find a current satellite led that's small enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 how wide is your 2.5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 its a standard one 12" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted June 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 is this a good sponge filter for the 2.5g? http://www.thatpetplace.com/aquatop-weighted-sponge-filter-up-to-10-gal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Yeah the Aqua top is a fine filter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 thanks do you think it will be too strong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 because I could instead get this one :http://www.thatpetplace.com/aquatop-weighted-sponge-filter-up-to-250-gal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Strong? What do you mean, you can just adjust the air flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 oh yeah, forgot that but it'll be enough filtration right? Also what do you put in the bottom compartment thing? Purigen or carbon or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 are either of these good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 oh yeah, forgot that but it'll be enough filtration right? Also what do you put in the bottom compartment thing? Purigen or carbon or what? I would put bio media rings or something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 ok thanks and these are self sinking right? I know it says it but I saw some reviews that said it floated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 They sink after sponge is wet and compartment is flooded. They are still light though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 ok thanks the sand and such I'm using is heavy so should be fine. are the lights I added pics of any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35ppt Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I haven't compared prices, but just to let you know, truaqua.com has some stuff, free shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 ok thanks. is the aquatop 36 led clip on light any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I'm afraid I don't know the answer. Someone else knowledgeable will have to answer on lighting. I've had bad experience with cheap LED lights. LEDs seem to burn out in sections for me. However, having said that, I have two that have worked remarkably well for me. One is the cheap $25 or so Aquatic Life LED bar. Nothing fancy, just on and off, but it can be connected to other is desired in the future, and seems to give enough light for my 3g L custom made acrylic tank. I have the 20" model, but I can't find that anywhere. Here's the lowest size I could find. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aquatic-Life-LED-Freshwater-Aquarium-Light-24-Inch-Expandable-9-6-Watt-30-LEDs-/261472973103?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ce100f12f The other light I have is way overkill, but the company may make them just as well in the smaller size: www.current-usa.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 humm, ok, I kinda want to try a clip on(I want to try alittle of everything before I upgrade once I move so I k ow what I like) I may just wing it and get the aquatop. JosephKex and Soothing Shrimp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Best way to find things out is by hands on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 yeah, ill just read up on the aquatop alittle more and pribaly get it when the time comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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