[background=rgb(241, 241, 241)]Hi, I was hoping to get some advice/information/suggestions regarding my contemplated upgrade. I currently have a 29 gallon freshwater glass tank with an AquaClear 70 Gallon Power Filter, one heater (I think the heater is made for up to a 60 gallon tank), and a fluorescent light. I would like to upgrade to a 50-60 gallon acrylic tank. I'm leaning toward the TruVu 55 gallon (48x13x20), and I have a few questions.[/background]
[background=rgb(241, 241, 241)]1. How do TruVu tanks compare with Seaclear? Is there a noticeable difference in quality? I have heard negative reviews about TruVu with respect to bowing, and negative things about Seaclear with respect to the hood. What else do you know?[/background]
[background=rgb(241, 241, 241)]2. Is my current filter sufficient, or will I need a different/additional filter?[/background]
[background=rgb(241, 241, 241)]3. Is one heater sufficient for such a large tank?[/background]
[background=rgb(241, 241, 241)]4. What is the best way to setup the new tank? Should I simply transfer all 29 gallons of water from my old tank to the new tank and then fill the new tank? What else should I be thinking about with respect to the transfer?[/background]
[background=rgb(241, 241, 241)]5. I'm going to need a new lamp, and I like the Marineland [/background]LED[background=rgb(241, 241, 241)] Double Bright. Do any of you have experience with this lamp? If I get this lamp, should I get the 36"-48" or the 48"-60"? I'm more concerned about the fit/look than the price difference. Do you have suggestions for a different lamp that might work better?[/background]
[background=rgb(241, 241, 241)]Feel free to respond to only some of my questions above. Thoughts on anything else are also appreciated.[/background]
[background=rgb(241, 241, 241)]Thanks very much in advance![/background]
[background=rgb(241, 241, 241)]1. How do TruVu tanks compare with Seaclear? Is there a noticeable difference in quality? I have heard negative reviews about TruVu with respect to bowing, and negative things about Seaclear with respect to the hood. What else do you know?[/background]
[background=rgb(241, 241, 241)]2. Is my current filter sufficient, or will I need a different/additional filter?[/background]
[background=rgb(241, 241, 241)]3. Is one heater sufficient for such a large tank?[/background]
[background=rgb(241, 241, 241)]4. What is the best way to setup the new tank? Should I simply transfer all 29 gallons of water from my old tank to the new tank and then fill the new tank? What else should I be thinking about with respect to the transfer?[/background]
[background=rgb(241, 241, 241)]5. I'm going to need a new lamp, and I like the Marineland [/background]LED[background=rgb(241, 241, 241)] Double Bright. Do any of you have experience with this lamp? If I get this lamp, should I get the 36"-48" or the 48"-60"? I'm more concerned about the fit/look than the price difference. Do you have suggestions for a different lamp that might work better?[/background]
[background=rgb(241, 241, 241)]Feel free to respond to only some of my questions above. Thoughts on anything else are also appreciated.[/background]
[background=rgb(241, 241, 241)]Thanks very much in advance![/background]
