Solana owners, what do you think?
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Just curious, why did you guys choose the Solana over...say a custom glass cages rimless tank. Because it was an all in one, convenience of the available stand/pendants, or some other reason?
I was looking at glass cages, and found them to be fairly affordable, especially if you can build your own stand. It looks like you could get a 60 cube for $275. After stand, sump, skimmer, plumbing, and lighting, I'd think you'd come out with a better set-up (assuming you went with used and DIY options) for a reasonably greater amount of money. Of course, I realize this is making a lot of assumptions
I was looking at glass cages, and found them to be fairly affordable, especially if you can build your own stand. It looks like you could get a 60 cube for $275. After stand, sump, skimmer, plumbing, and lighting, I'd think you'd come out with a better set-up (assuming you went with used and DIY options) for a reasonably greater amount of money. Of course, I realize this is making a lot of assumptions
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very nice mat this is the way i plan on going if i can get my set up sold very nice
did you glue the corals to the back or are they aqua mags? i bought some aqua mags for mine and was planning to fill wall as well.btw where did you guys order your tunze power heads from?anyone got the stock skimmer to work right? cant figure where to leave the cup .
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who is that with george and weezi ..... jay jay ? 
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I used a drill to drill holes on four of the impeller spokes. I then used zip ties to attach the Enkamat( http://www.colbond-geosynthetics.com/cms/generated/pages/products/enkamat/productfamily/1%C2%A7enkamat.html">http://www.colbond-geosynthetics.com/cms/generated/pages/products/enkamat/productfamily/1%C2%A7enkamat.html</a> )
in place ( I have extra).
This causes the skimmer to pull more air, and thus, more bubbles. Clear?
I used a drill to drill holes on four of the impeller spokes. I then used zip ties to attach the Enkamat( http://www.colbond-geosynthetics.com/cms/generated/pages/products/enkamat/productfamily/1%C2%A7enkamat.html">http://www.colbond-geosynthetics.com/cms/generated/pages/products/enkamat/productfamily/1%C2%A7enkamat.html</a> )
in place ( I have extra).
This causes the skimmer to pull more air, and thus, more bubbles. Clear?
ive got an auto top jbj just sometimes my skimmer works too much and sometimes not at all.how are you going to keep the roots out of everything. id like to see a pick and explain how you did 3rd chaber. what are the roots bedded in?
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flinster;164218 wrote: Not my pics, but here they are...
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I used a drill to drill holes on four of the impeller spokes. I then used zip ties to attach the Enkamat( http://www.colbond-geosynthetics.com/cms/generated/pages/products/enkamat/productfamily/1%C2%A7enkamat.html">http://www.colbond-geosynthetics.com/cms/generated/pages/products/enkamat/productfamily/1%C2%A7enkamat.html</a> )
in place ( I have extra).
This causes the skimmer to pull more air, and thus, more bubbles. Clear?[/QUOTE]
how much for a small piece?
Flinster, I'd buy a piece off of you too. LMK
BTW guys, I found this article on RC that tests the PAR values of the Solana 150W MH. I was impressed to see that it was producing about 445 PAR at the surface of the water with the stock setup. It was increased to 500ish with a pheonix 14k lamp.
BTW guys, I found this article on RC that tests the PAR values of the Solana 150W MH. I was impressed to see that it was producing about 445 PAR at the surface of the water with the stock setup. It was increased to 500ish with a pheonix 14k lamp.
