Tank options

[Mattant1984]

Hi all,
So after a complete break from fishkeeping for just over a year I've decided to get back into it.
I'm looking at going low tech nano, dirted tank (capped) with a heavy plant load.
Im looking at a few tank options but would like to see peoples experiences with the below:
(Build quality, filtration, lighting etc etc)

Fluval flex 34l
Superfish scapper 45
Superfish quadro 40
Aqua One focus 35

Many thanks 😊

 

[richardcunliffe]

These are pretty different from an aesthetic point of view. I'm babysitting a fluval flex 34l and imo I don't really like it much. Convenient from an all in one point of view and filtration seems adequate, but you don't really get the best view of things and I don't really like the waterline masking black dots they put on the glass. It also can scrape off. Plus it's pretty tiny, and I like emersed growth and terrestrial plants too, myself.
The superfish seems pretty well received, and very good for the budget.
Can't give you opinions on the others I'm afraid

 

[G mac]

Unlike Richard, I very much like the Flex 34. My one has been running just over three years. For me, the waterline masking is great as it disguises deposits left by my very hard water. I'm not overly keen on the supplied light and might well upgrade at some point, having said that most easy category plants have done well.

 

[Mattant1984]

These are pretty different from an aesthetic point of view. I'm babysitting a fluval flex 34l and imo I don't really like it much. Convenient from an all in one point of view and filtration seems adequate, but you don't really get the best view of things and I don't really like the waterline masking black dots they put on the glass. It also can scrape off. Plus it's pretty tiny, and I like emersed growth and terrestrial plants too, myself.
The superfish seems pretty well received, and very good for the budget.
Can't give you opinions on the others I'm afraid

Thanks for you views on this, I do agree the superfish scaper does look more sleek and scaper style (hence the name lol) I've never used hang on the back filtration which is the only thing that bothers me really.

The fluval is a weird shape so was concerned about the curved glass on the front and wondered how that would affect viewing.

 

[Mattant1984]

Unlike Richard, I very much like the Flex 34. My one has been running just over three years. For me, the waterline masking is great as it disguises deposits left by my very hard water. I'm not overly keen on the supplied light and might well upgrade at some point, having said that most easy category plants have done well.

Thanks for your comments, I also live in a harder water area so that's nice to know.
How do you find the viewing with the curved panel on the front? Does it distort anything?
Also how do you find the filtration on this tank?
Many thanks

 

[richardcunliffe]

For me filtration seems fine. And I don't really notice distortion from the glass. I maybe came across too negative, it's more that I prefer the open top look, but if you have this on (beside and above a bit) a desk, right at eye level, it's fine. And the waterline mask does work and well for hard water, just makes the thing feel a bit darker (less open)

 

[G mac]

Thanks for your comments, I also live in a harder water area so that's nice to know.
How do you find the viewing with the curved panel on the front? Does it distort anything?
Also how do you find the filtration on this tank?
Many thanks

The curve, slightly magnifies but doesn't distort your view.
I have the original filter foam in the centre section and extra Helix media within a mesh bag, in the left hand side. I also have filter wool at the top behind in the intake. The heater and pump are in the right hand side. Water parameters are all very stable.

 

[Mattant1984]

Many thanks guys,
I'm going to do a bit more research and see what I can find in a couple of lfs however if anyone has any other recommendations for small tank I'd love to know

 

[G H Nelson]

Dennerele Scaper's Tank....various sizes!

Thread 'Dennerle Scapers Tank 35 Litre "The Red Ring"'

6 Sep 2020

Hi Everyone
I decided to set-up a Planted Tank in the kitchen!

Water
Hard Tap-water

Aquarium.
Dennerle Scapers Tank 35 Litre.
Width 400 mm
Depth 320 mm
Height 280 mm

Lighting.
AZOO Flex - Mini Nano Led Black.
Changed to ONE Flat Nano on the 1st Jan 2021.
Co2 Equipment.
CO2 Stainless 1 Litre Steel Cylinder Carbon Dioxide Generator/ Reactor system with
Aquario Neo CO2 Diffuser

Co2.
Citric Acid/Baking powder mix.
100 grams of each plus 150ml of Distilled water.

Filtration.
Dennerele Corner Filter...

• G H Nelson
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I have the Fluval Flex 34L and added a supplementary light in this thread >Hagen Fluval Flex Aquarium 34 Litre, hood light quick hack!

 

[FrozenShivers]

The curve, slightly magnifies but doesn't distort your view.

This is by definition a distortion, to what degree and whether it bothers you or not is a different matter though 🙂

 

[G mac]

This is by definition a distortion, to what degree and whether it bothers you or not is a different matter though 🙂

True. I suppose I should have written a better explanation.

 

[Mattant1984]

So im going with a flex 34 as ive just found one on Facebook and I'm collecting this evening.
Couldn't really turn it down as it's brand new plus comes with more bits and bobs all for £50, Bargain!!

 

[G mac]

Result 🙂

 

[FrozenShivers]

Amazing! Nice buy 🙂