Hi, what solutions should I purchase to go with this kit? I am going to be cycling a 55 gallon tank. Thank you!
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PH up and pH down if you really want to but I only use this test kit. Remenber cycling a large tank can take up to 8weeks. Be very patient and test daily while cycling.
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It will depend on the type of fish you have. The test solutions are included but the solutions you purchase to regulate the tank would be a nitrate & nitrite reducer, ammonia remover, and PH up or down. You may want to research your fish because each type of fish requires a different balance of chemicals. I have a 55 gallon with cichlids. They require a high PH and mineral replacement. Hope this has helped.
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I'd recommend adding KH and GH, otherwise you should be fine. Also, give had great luck fishless cycling with Dr Tims ammonia (really cheap on Amazon).
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I have 3 tanks and find it best to have one on each side for my larger tanks 155 and 265. I have only one on my 55 gallon. I would go with one large on one side and see how that does, it wont hurt to add a smaller one one the right side if needed.
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I am running this for a 15 gallon system and it isn't anywhere near enough. I just ordered a new one myself. You have at least 170 gallons. You can never have too much air, go to the full blown big commercial one and you won't be sorry that you did. You might spend 80 to $100 dollars now, but trust me, if you have that many tanks already, you will ultimately need it anyways.
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Buy the stand and adapter hose for 5 gallon tank, or use the small disposable tank that fits on the side (expensive to use the small tank) 5 gallon tank lasts for a long time
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I run the FX5 on my 125 planted aquarium same as the FX6, I love it , the 406 would the job cause it's for 100gal tank but w plants , the bigger the better , clean it once a month n change carbon , plus it gives u more options media , FX6 in my opinion is the way to go
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it helped, biggest problem I had was it required constant cleaning, daily! also in 55 gallon tank I would use 2 , I ended up putting a home made filer around inlet to stop plugging
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Use half. Make sure it's spotless, dry, and warm. VERY THICK. Doesn't cover fast. I have a 5.5 gallon tank and used whole kit. Big mistake. Ended up leaving a half inch thick 2 lb pile in the bottom of my tank. Didn't help the tank was lightweight carbon fiber. Then it leaked again. Caswell replaced for free. Gotta cut in half, grind out and do over with HALF kit
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Measure your tank as 55gal tanks came in two sizes. Mine is a 48 by 13 inch 55 gal and it fits like a dream.
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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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For storage, use a drop per gallon, or more, if you like. That is the ratio I use for 55 gallon storage.
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I agree with A. riches 100% I too have a 29 gallon tank and use 100ml in an AquaClear 70, my tank is understocked and my organic waste is minimal so I only recharge every 6 months and my water quality remains impecable, the ammonia is 0, the nitrites are 0 and crystal clear, Purigen is truly amazing stuff if used correctly.
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Umm no. If you have a 55 you should buy a Aquaclear 110. It is rated for a 110 gallon aquarium. The rule of thum is to use a hang on back filter rated for 2 times the size of your tank.
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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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A small 1 liter yeast based system such as this one will not produce enough CO2 to help in a 29 gallon tank. IMO, the best low cost options for that size of tank are the dual 2-liter bottle DIY Yeast CO2 system (design published all over the web) or one of the brands of liquid carbon.
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I would go with 150 more filtration for your tank, I have regular 29 gallon tank and I have Marineland 200 filter works great. 2 month went by and water still clear and all water tests pass.
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Yes, very well! I have a 55 gal and its the best thing ive ever done for my tank. Plenty, but not too much for a 40 gal
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You will need to get the Aqueon / All Glass Aquarium canopy. I currently have those on my 55 and the dimensions you gave are the exact canopies on my tank