I am new to the whole tank buying process and this would be my first purchase, so I need clarification on something. I am trying to understand if this or any of the other Zoo Med (front opening) terrariums are suitable as a permanent home for my RES...
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http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/turtle_terrarium_large.php follow this link. You will be much happier with this style. Its more approprate for your needs and filtration requirements.
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I really enjoy this tank. I like the all-in-one feature. It does run a little hot and I have to keep the back open, but it's summer and I hope that won't be continued into the winter. I took out the BioBalls and am using a media basket with carbon, floss and Purigen. I also have chaeto in the back as well. You can find a lot of information on the salt water forums. There are plenty of them and good advice with most. But for a clown and rocks it would be a good size. Being a smaller tank you will need to keep up with water changes as well. I hope this helps. Good luck.
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It should work ok for a 30G tank. I have it on a 27G tank. It's rather weak even with almost no media in the treys. If you have saltwater tank with corals that need some current, this is too week. I know it's rated for much larger tank, but it's grossly overrated. I just got this too:( I'm really regretting it. It's unfortunate, but a powerhead will be needed for me:(Just to be clear, even if you have a fresh water tank, you liken't can't get enough flow to filter the whole tank with this power. Go up a model or 2 and get more power. Other than the lack of power, I do like this unit. I just wish that they have marketed it with the right GPH, and that I have purchased a more powerful one. It should work ok for a 30G tank. I have it on a 27G tank. It's rather weak even with almost no media in the treys. If you have saltwater tank with corals that need some current, this is too week. I know it's rated for much larger tank, but it's grossly overrated. I just got this too:( I'm really regretting it. It's unfortunate, but a powerhead will be needed for me:(Just to be clear, even if you have a fresh water tank, you liken't can't get enough flow to filter the whole tank with this power. Go up a model or 2 and get more power. Other than the lack of power, I... » Read More It should work ok for a 30G tank. I have it on a 27G tank. It's rather weak even with almost no media in the treys. If you have saltwater tank with corals that need some current, this is too week. I know it's rated for much larger tank, but it's grossly overrated. I just got this too:( I'm really regretting it. It's unfortunate, but a powerhead will be needed for me:(Just to be clear, even if you have a fresh water tank, you liken't can't get enough flow to filter the whole tank with this power. Go up a model or 2 and get more power. Other than the lack of power, I do like this unit. I just wish that they have marketed it with the right GPH, and that I have purchased a more powerful one. « Show Less
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I bought this toilet took it up to my off the grid property during the winter. I found peat moss at a hardware store as home depot was out in the winter.It comes in large bails so you might want to get some plastic tubs to store it in.There were 2 of us for 3 weeks the urine bottle fills in 3 days and we didn't have to change the peat moss the whole trip we emptied before we left. It is very comfortable and not ice cold in the winter.I cannot recommend this enough its the best investment I have ever gotten.Its just like a standard toilet only the flushing aspect is different.I would suggest getting two urine bottles so your not having to go outside at night if you forgot to empty it timely. I bought this toilet took it up to my off the grid property during the winter. I found peat moss at a hardware store as home depot was out in the winter.It comes in large bails so you might want to get some plastic tubs to store it in.There were 2 of us for 3 weeks the urine bottle fills in 3 days and we didn't have to change the peat moss the whole trip we emptied before we left. It is very comfortable and not ice cold in the winter.I cannot recommend this enough its the best investment I have ever gotten.Its just like a standard toilet only the flushing... » Read More I bought this toilet took it up to my off the grid property during the winter. I found peat moss at a hardware store as home depot was out in the winter.It comes in large bails so you might want to get some plastic tubs to store it in.There were 2 of us for 3 weeks the urine bottle fills in 3 days and we didn't have to change the peat moss the whole trip we emptied before we left. It is very comfortable and not ice cold in the winter.I cannot recommend this enough its the best investment I have ever gotten.Its just like a standard toilet only the flushing aspect is different.I would suggest getting two urine bottles so your not having to go outside at night if you forgot to empty it timely. « Show Less
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I am going to be bold and opinionated here, but since I have 5 Fluval Edge (6.6 gallon) aquariums And have purchased a Fluval Chi.... I would highly recommend the Edge over the Chi! The Chi allows for too much water evaporation and it can't be left for more than a couple of days as the water level drops below the recommended level for the filtration system to work! Bad design, but we all agree that it has an aesthetic appeal.... To your question, if your aquarium is located in a non-extreme temperature room (does not drop below 55F in winter) then you should be ok with the 25 watt heater. I have both, the 50 and the 25 watt and they are good heaters and easy to regulate/ set. I am going to be bold and opinionated here, but since I have 5 Fluval Edge (6.6 gallon) aquariums And have purchased a Fluval Chi.... I would highly recommend the Edge over the Chi! The Chi allows for too much water evaporation and it can't be left for more than a couple of days as the water level drops below the recommended level for the filtration system to work! Bad design, but we all agree that it has an aesthetic appeal.... To your question, if your aquarium is located in a non-extreme temperature room (does not drop below 55F in winter) then you should be ok with the 25 watt heater. I... » Read More I am going to be bold and opinionated here, but since I have 5 Fluval Edge (6.6 gallon) aquariums And have purchased a Fluval Chi.... I would highly recommend the Edge over the Chi! The Chi allows for too much water evaporation and it can't be left for more than a couple of days as the water level drops below the recommended level for the filtration system to work! Bad design, but we all agree that it has an aesthetic appeal.... To your question, if your aquarium is located in a non-extreme temperature room (does not drop below 55F in winter) then you should be ok with the 25 watt heater. I have both, the 50 and the 25 watt and they are good heaters and easy to regulate/ set. « Show Less
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I have a heavily live planted 75 gallon with a variety of larger fresh water fish. I ultimately determine that I needed two of the 90 gallon models to help me keep the tank clean. The eheims are more expensive up front but need less frequent, less onerous and way less costly maintenance than comparable products, like the marineland floor canister. They made a big difference in the time I need to invest in tank maintenance. The fish and I are both really pleased with the result.
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I would recommend every 3 months. Make sure you use chem pure elite. The forum seem to say it works better. They also use purigen 100. I have a 34 gallon. Reef sanctuary is a great forum to learn about tanks. I am also running a reef set up.
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I know next to nothing about growing flora in the aquarium except some BS I've read in forums. I have planted a low growing and tall growing pair of plants in my 29 high tank with the appropriate sized model of this light. It is a medium populated community tank and I do not use CO2. I do dose daily with Flourish Excel. My plants appear to be doing well and some new sprouts have developed and are growing. I will take a picture and post it in the user pictures portion.
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I have a few different ones and haven't noticed much difference between them. I have a hydrofarm, a couple zoo meds and a couple exo terras. The zoo meds are probably My least favorite because they don't actually have the temperature, they're more of a dimmer switch.
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I actually got a betta heater that suctions to the side of this tank without an issue. I love this tank. I would, however, invest in a different "filter" as it doesn't come with a filter but an air stone. I found a small tank filter at my local pet store. The LED light is amazing, several colors and a couple effects on it. All in all my Betta and I love this tank :)
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I ran mine in a 20 long and it worked fine for me. I have torch , acans , blastomusa , zoanthids , brain favia , leptastrea , daisy polyp corals with plenty of flow for them. I switched to a 30 gallon and I need 2 for that tank.
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i got him in a six gallon, pillar style tank. its deep, and i have logs laying horizontally and vertically for him to walk and down the tank. it also provides hiding places for him.if you have it, i would say get a 10 gallon tank. i had the 6 gallon as a spare and empty tank. that's why i made it his home. he seems to be happy, but bigger is always better!
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You'll want something bigger and longer. They climb, a little, but they aren't geckos that will use the vertical space. A better option would be the exo terra breeder size which is the same size as a 40g breeder but has the front open doors. You'll be paying a lot more than this one is but you won't be spending the extra money upgrading this cage in 2 months either.
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honestly the light is great but not for a planted tank. If you decide to go with this, you will probably need 2. one on each side of the middle brace. I dont know what the dimensions are on each side so just measure that out and go with the closest size available to cover each side from left to right. (I think two 36")My recommendations for a planted tank would be to go with the Finnex FugeRay Planted+ Finnex FugeRay Planted+ Aquarium LED Light Plus Moonlights, 30-InchI have a 37 planted tank and it works great. It is a deep tank and everything both short and tall grows fantastically. Again, with this I would go with two separate lights to cover your tank. honestly the light is great but not for a planted tank. If you decide to go with this, you will probably need 2. one on each side of the middle brace. I dont know what the dimensions are on each side so just measure that out and go with the closest size available to cover each side from left to right. (I think two 36")My recommendations for a planted tank would be to go with the Finnex FugeRay Planted+ Finnex FugeRay Planted+ Aquarium LED Light Plus Moonlights, 30-InchI have a 37 planted tank and it works great. It... » Read More honestly the light is great but not for a planted tank. If you decide to go with this, you will probably need 2. one on each side of the middle brace. I dont know what the dimensions are on each side so just measure that out and go with the closest size available to cover each side from left to right. (I think two 36")My recommendations for a planted tank would be to go with the Finnex FugeRay Planted+ Finnex FugeRay Planted+ Aquarium LED Light Plus Moonlights, 30-InchI have a 37 planted tank and it works great. It is a deep tank and everything both short and tall grows fantastically. Again, with this I would go with two separate lights to cover your tank. « Show Less
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I would say, yes, but only for one individual. If you have multiple pythons, then you need something larger. This type of terrarium is very nice because you can set up the lights and not have to move them. It will also take the exo terra Monsoon misting system nicely.
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I have found the following to be helpful. If you are comfortable with the API products you will also want to order API co2 booster. Every four months I also insert into the soil API plant food. I used these two products for the past year with my planted tanks. I currently have three planted tanks. All are flourishing and doing great.
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I'm real too. I bought mine 6 months ago. It's a little small but a great starter project for kids, just make sure they don't over feed the fish. I have a beta, a cory cat and a snail in mine. I'm having trouble with the plants, but that is because I used bad seeds and have a bad cat. (The cat ate the seeds that came with it.)