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  1. Ben C

    How would you arrange the flow in this tank?

    Thanks Tim - I just wonder how the plants below the outlet receive any CO2, if indeed you do put it at the front right...
  2. Ben C

    How would you arrange the flow in this tank?

    I am hugely inspired by this tank but was wondering how best to organise the flow in this tank? The natural flow of the wood and plants is right to left, so the direction of water movement would need to reflect this. I'm thinking filter outlet front right to filter inlet back right. Is that...
  3. Ben C

    Distribution advice needed

    Thanks Martin - good to hear from you. What's the thinking behind this? Why wouldn't I improve the CO2 distribution to maximise the light I have available? Would 24w allow me to achieve the healthy carpet growth I am looking for? This is just a question - I'm just trying to understand things...
  4. Ben C

    Distribution advice needed

    Evening all, I need your help. My tank is not happy.. plants are just existing and really thriving. I'm convinced this is down to CO2 distribution and want to sort it out once and for all. A few specs for you: Tank: TMC Signature 60cm x 45cm x 30cm (81l) Filter: Eheim Professionel III (50%...
  5. Ben C

    Couple of quick Purigen questions

    Thanks Ian. Decision made.
  6. Ben C

    Couple of quick Purigen questions

    Good to know. Thanks Alastair. Sounds like there's no harm in having it in there (other than perhaps another thing to affect flow of course). This will be in a Signature 600, so should be effective. Will give it a shot. Thanks for getting back to me so quickly.
  7. Ben C

    Couple of quick Purigen questions

    Evening all, Am still trying to understand whether Purigen is counter-productive in a high-tech EI tank. Can anyone give me a bit more clarity (;)) on this? Also, do people use it in their filters permanently, or just when they are trying to achieve a specific aim, i.e. increased water...
  8. Ben C

    16/22 mm Clear tubing for external filiters

    Any further reports on this hosing long term, or anywhere else to buy clear 16/22 hosing from? Thanks all Ben
  9. Ben C

    gUSH - OPipe or OBubble?

    Fantastic, many thanks. I was pretty set on the OPipe, so these comments reinforce that. Geoff - which inlets do you recommend? I can completely see why a gUSH inlet might reduce flow. Thanks all
  10. Ben C

    gUSH - OPipe or OBubble?

    Hi, Just looking into some gUSH glassware - can anyone tell me the differences between the OPipe and the OBubble? Why would one buy one over the other? 17mm Outflow - gUSH Lily Pipes - Aquarium Glassware - Tools & Glassware Also, anything to consider when buying inlet glassware? Many...
  11. Ben C

    Best external for a 60cm x 45cm x 30cm Signature

    Hi Westy, Yes, I've tried it without the media in there and there is no difference. I've taken a video, which if I can work out how to post, will show you a little later. Thanks for your help with this. Ben
  12. Ben C

    Best external for a 60cm x 45cm x 30cm Signature

    I know - i'm surprised too. I've had Eheims for years. I can't describe how disappointing this filter has been. There's barely a trickle coming from it and there's no air in it whatsoever. Am at a bit of a loss as to what to do other than return it...
  13. Ben C

    Best external for a 60cm x 45cm x 30cm Signature

    Fantastic, many thanks everyone. Sounds like JBL is the way forward. Am looking into as we speak. Much appreciated. Many thanks and Happy Christmas! Ben
  14. Ben C

    Best external for a 60cm x 45cm x 30cm Signature

    Thanks chaps. Alastair - will check those suggestions out Will see what anyone else comes with as well. Nathaniel - that's what I thought. Will send it back. Gutted. Sent from my GT-I8190N using Tapatalk
  15. Ben C

    Best external for a 60cm x 45cm x 30cm Signature

    As you may have read in other threads, I've just bought an Eheim Pro 3 (2075), in anticipation of upgrading my tank to the above Signature sometime in the new year. Ian Holdich used the 2073 on his Signature but recommended going for the 2075. However, sadly I have had problems with this...
  16. Ben C

    Can you hear your Eheim Pro 3 or 3e from inside your cabinet?

    Just to add to this - I'm not convinced by the flow of mine either. Its definitely *not* broken as you say, Tim and there is no air it in, but when I first set it up, it was like a tsunami tearing through my tank. Its not that any more either... Not sure whether I should be sending it back as...
  17. Ben C

    Can you hear your Eheim Pro 3 or 3e from inside your cabinet?

    Hi Tim, Yes, I can hear mine (Pro 3, 2075) too. Its coming from the filter as well, not the pipes etc. I think the cabinet amplifies things as well. I'm kind of used to it now, but next time I rescape the tank, I will be ensure none of the pipes etc are vibrating against the cabinet. I just...
  18. Ben C

    Problem with brand new Eheim Professionel 3 600 (2075)

    No worries at all. I believe I have fixed the issue with this. I was able to screw the tap onto the inlet pipe by another half millimeter (killing my fingers in the process), but it seems to have stopped the embolus that was forming. Can't believe how long it took to resolve. Was killing me...
  19. Ben C

    Problem with brand new Eheim Professionel 3 600 (2075)

    yeah, this still isn't resolved. flow dropped right off overnight. I'm going to completely deconstruct it at the weekend and start again. Its really, really frustrating. Fly - what did you mean by this and "two intakes"?
  20. Ben C

    Problem with brand new Eheim Professionel 3 600 (2075)

    Hi John, Its possible I've just fixed it. There was a massive air bubble, probably around 6" long trapped in the arm of the inlet - you know, the opaque bit that goes over the tank glass. It couldn't move in either direction, so water was pretty much unable to pass it. Hopefully, that's fixed...
  21. Ben C

    Problem with brand new Eheim Professionel 3 600 (2075)

    Hi John, Yes, its pretty noisy. Especially as Eheim proclaim it "wonderfully quiet". I wouldn't say that at all! My tank is in the living room and you can hear this deep humming sound in the background. I've just opened the cabinet now and I'm pretty sure I can hear air in the filter. Its very...
  22. Ben C

    Problem with brand new Eheim Professionel 3 600 (2075)

    Evening all, Around 10 days ago, I bought a brand new Eheim Professionel 3 600 (2075) and set it up fine. However, overnight the flow dropped right off. Even 10 days later its still 'burping' out air, which I'm assuming is not normal. I gave it a good check-over last night. All taps, screw...
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