JUWEL RIO 240 LOW TECH NATURE AQUARIUM (LOW LIGHT & NON CO2) 2020

#juwelrio240 #horizonaquatics #geordiescaper
My latest aquascape in the Juwel Rio 240.
ADA (Takashi Amano) inspired.
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Much appreciated
GS
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[@GEORDIESCAPER]

First up...please subscribe, hit that like button, really helps me👍 Secondly what is your favourite tetra? GS

[@gedheaton1415]

Fast becoming a legend Mark, certainly to my definition at least, you strike me as a very honest,humble guy,I like that in this day n age those traits are in short supply,Keep up the good work ace.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Once again thankyou for such kind and inspiring words. Very flattering.

[@aquariumdelirium]

Beautiful, I can believe how roomy you’ve made a 240 look. True mark of a great Aquascaper Getting proportional sizing is a art in itself, I need to learn

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Means alot, thank you so much for your kind words😊👍

[@jscapes782]

Can't wait to see this one develop. Love love trident ferns. It will look even more amazing in the coming months. Nice to see the northeast starting to come to the front with aquascaping thanks to yourself and horizon aquatics. Lucky enough to only be 20 mins from there myself. A game changer for northeast aquascaping. Great channel keep up the great work mate

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou so much....yeah Trident fern is quickly becoming my favourite, gorgeous plant, really makes the scaoe 'pop'. That's my mission now with the support of James and Nicole (Horizon Aquatics), really promote aquscaping throughout the north👍you're a bit closer than me, im a 40 mins drive away but love the drive up there. Thanks again GS.

[@timariums1620]

Great video. Aquariums help me massively too with my mental health. Got into the hobby in the darkest time in my life and it really helped me to focus and relax. Keep up the good work Mark 💪

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou so much. It's nice when people touch on the mental health aspect of fishkeeping/aquascaping. It really does help many out there. I've suffered for around 15 years and like yourself been through some very dark times (two failed suicide attempts) heavy I know but at least they were failed attempts and I'm still here to hopefully inspire others in this amazing hobby. Thanks for the kind words🙏

[@timariums1620]

GEORDIE SCAPER glad your still here to inspire people!

[@lindsayberry4554]

Beautiful aquascape. I found your video interesting & informative. I love your honesty... I look forward to seeing updates as it grows. I love low tech scapes. They can be just as breathtaking as the complex high tech masterpieces!

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou so much Alison, really appreciate your kind words😊

[@martinclark1411]

my partner wants a new tank and says youve to come to set it up like yours, its stunning, lol

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Brill! Thankyou.

[@MadameInsightTrades]

Wow. I love this. This is so me. Love your tank, so clear and soothing to look at. Thanks for sharing this!!!

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou so much for the great comments😊👍

[@stevenlane2641]

Great scape, interesting video. Stay safe and well

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou so much😊👍

[@gareththomas8965]

I'm not usually a fan of white sand but that tank looks stunning with it. Add a couple of colourful Apisto's. 😉

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou, was thinking of adding a pair👍

[@susanhenderson5599]

That tank is Rocking,alot of thought gone it to it ,so beautiful.👌

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou so much Susan, really appreciate it🙏

[@Dislike2011]

Love this tank. It's inspired me to get back into landscaped aquariums I too live on by own with kids heading to Uni. Defo going to get a couple of new tanks up and running within the next 6 months. Can you remind me what lights you have on your 240?

[@ChampagneJayeTV]

Love the accent, ☺️ very helpful video AND eye candy all in one. 😂

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou so much, you've got me blushing haha. Good news I'm getting a new Juwel Rio 240, missed having this one. There will be alot more content on this type of aquarium coming real soon👍

[@ChampagneJayeTV]

@@GEORDIESCAPER You’ve got a new subscriber 👍☺️

[@ronniedegraaf6253]

Cheers from the Netherlands mate. Love the scape it really inspiring for my own rio 240. Keep up the good work Cya

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

The Netherlands cool👍Thankyou so much glad you've been inspired by the Juwel scape, flattering😊

[@nebskipython]

Beautiful Scape!, love the simplicity. Good job!

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou, appreciate the great feedback👍

[@GinaMolyneux]

Beautiful aquascape, the nicest one I have seen.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Really appreciate that, thankyou Gina😊🙏

[@GinaMolyneux]

@@GEORDIESCAPER You are welcome 😊

[@ptmarley5]

Great work Geordie Scaper. Colour choices and formation are bang on. Great setting in your room too. Would love to see how it’s doing in a few months when those plants have settled in. I second all your positive points on Horizon Aquatics. Brilliant shop with cracking owners. They’ve helped me out during lockdown too. Very professional observing all social distancing needs. Happy to give them custom remotely as they are are excellent communicating over email etc.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thanks for the great feedback, always nice to read great comments such as this. yeah James and Nicole are brill as is the shop. I'll pass on this comment to them. thankyou👍🙂

[@lucasdunal2139]

I love this Goerdie accent :-)

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

I think it's one of those you either love it or hate it, glad you like it though....cheers👍

[@tiernos6888]

beautifull tank!

[@AdyM35]

Great video Mark. Scape is looking epic already and will only improve with age. Love the tetras, I’m a fan of the white fin bentosi tetra too 👌🏻 Look forward to future updates and totally agree with your comments about James and Nicole at Horizon Aquatics. Really helpful couple and and awesome shop for the North East. Cheerio. Ady.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Cheers mate, glad you like😁i love the white fin Bentosi, got them from Chilton Aquatics after you suggested them, cheers👍can't fault James and Nicole and there amazing store, been so helpul during the lockdown. I'll be updating regular on this scape as it grows in. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, as always very much appreciated.

[@AdyM35]

GEORDIE SCAPER cool, pleased Chilton Aquatics has them in, they normally do 👍🏻

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Yeah seem really healthy aswell, i'll enjoy watching these little stunners grow. Yours look a good size (sounds a bit wrong that 🤣)

[@AdyM35]

GEORDIE SCAPER 🤔😂 Yeah mine are quite large now, not quite as delicate looking as the juvenile fish but a nice addition and contrast in the tank.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

@@AdyM35 👍look lovely in your tank.

[@davidb7684]

Keep up the great work. The scape looks brilliant.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou so much, appreciate you subscribing👍

[@scottwilliam7494]

Another great video mate, would love to see an in depth video your 240 tank itself, I'm looking at buying this one very soon but there are very few reviews out there. Keep up the good work mate, keep safe !

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thanks so much mate, much appreciated...No doubt I'll have a few videos on this one as it grows in so I'll get a bit more in depth on it👍great tank though although I do prefer rimless and open top.

[@stevehaddon151]

I have a juwel lido 200 I would recommend a juwel tank top quality tank and cabinet!

[@A.Y.11]

Awesome tank mate! I also have a Rio 240 but I’m using the stock internal Juwel filter. Interesting to see that you’re running two externals!

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thanks mate, appreciate it. I like to have lots of filtration and circulation, really helps to maintain healthy water conditions aswell as crystal clear water👍

[@yehoshuacirt8645]

I very much like the Juwel filter on this tank. But I recently upgraded the pump to the 1000 liter. It's the same size.

[@DeanR3]

Hardscape looks great, very good video and hope your better soon mate

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thanks mate, much appreciated👍

[@stewartkeil4314]

Thanks Mark, decision made.

[@ameenuksg]

i love your driftwoods

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou it's called carbo catfish wood

[@oliverwinsome6059]

Love to see your tank, same size as mine, although mine is stocked for 80% on plants, and holds 8 adult Discus fish and 40 kardinal tetra's.. I also love the tetra's however they serve every now and then as a food source for the discus.. so sorry for your all fish lovers, nature needs to take it course.. again beautiful tank you have there.. and to all fish lovers, don't be a slave of your tank... nature knows best.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thank you appreciate it👍

[@OriginalMindTrick]

Great stonework.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou🙏

[@whiteboy-lc9rs]

Wow what a guy love your channel

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Really appreciate it, thankyou so much😊👍

[@bm3aquatic]

Magical tank, I am putting together a new tank and was thinking tetras too. Love your channel 👌

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou so much, glad you are enjoying my channel, love making the videos. I've always loved Tetras, so many to choose from for a Tetra community tank. Good luck with your new setup👍

[@bm3aquatic]

@@GEORDIESCAPER thanks a lot!

[@donnyruis]

Dillution thanks best advice ever😊

[@markmcdonnell010]

Class tank mate,love the setup!! Recently got the same aquarium to start a new aquascape. Only problem is I thought the lighting is quite dull on it! What lighting did you update yours to? Have you got a link? Appreciate any advice mate

[@raining7049]

That’s such a well proportioned set up really looks beautiful mate. Wonder if you could help me out with a link or info on those wood pieces and the type of rock you have. Top man

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou so much, really appreciate it. The wood is Hugo Kamashi carbo catfish wood, rocks are black lava stone. Both available from my channel sponsor Horizon Aquatics. horizonaquatics.co.uk/categories/hardscape-materials

[@stewartkeil4314]

Hi Geordie, hope all is good, am a complete novice when it comes to aquariums and fish. However, I have now read 6 books and watched umpteen videos. Looking to purchase a Juwel vision 450l tank as a centre piece in our living room and place a couple of Angelfish, some cardinals/rummynose, corydoras and one dwarf gourami or a similar stocking scheme. Advice from books states plenty of plants etc. for hiding spots but firstly, am not to keen on using CO2 but would if required. Secondly and more important I love your beautiful aquascape, very clear, easy on my eye and would love to replicate something like this, in my own vision. However, as mentioned above would my stocking scheme, have issues with the lack of plants.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hi Stewart, Sounds like a good plan you've got there. If you use the lighting which comes with the Juwel, not over powerful, and stick with easy category plants like java ferns, cryptocoryne species, anubias, bucephalandra you won't need CO2. Best of luck with your setup and thankyou for taking the time to comment.

[@stewartkeil4314]

@@GEORDIESCAPER Thanks so much for the reply, I've been so indecisive on what to do, your comment and video, has cleared my mind and I now know the way forward. Thanks again

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Great stuff...I'm always indecisive haha.

[@jimkont3590]

That’s beauty 😍

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou so much. I do miss this one.

[@aquamanaquatics6393]

Huge thanks mate 👊 Love the video, love the shirt.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thanks mate...No probs, diggin' the t- shirts thanks👍

[@aquamanaquatics6393]

Welcome mate

[@markneedham2287]

This is mint mate , is there an update on it ?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou, no longer have this tank but I did enjoy that scape👍

[@bettinasa9846]

Sehr schönes Aquarium 👍😊

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

😊👍

[@asprelskcalling1151]

Great looking tank. Good job!!

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

thankyou, appreciate it👍

[@martineclaeys7335]

Love this scape ! 😍

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou so much🙏

[@justinmaurel3089]

Beautiful tank bro, however why do you state you have to cap with this soil? I am using it in one of my tanks and never capped. Think you will pick up more problems in the long run by capping aqua soil....

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hi Justin, there's two version of aquarium soil, base layer substrate which needs capping or you would have constant cloudy water, then there's aquarium soil which doesn't need capped and tends to be a little more expensive. I use both types depending on the type of scape I go with. I prefer the soil and use that mostly. Substrate base layer just worked out better for this particular scape. Thanks for taking the time to comment, much appreciated.

[@justinmaurel3089]

@@GEORDIESCAPER thanks for the reply. Keep the videos coming. Blessings

[@mack10plus45]

Hi great video. How many bags of gravel did you use? Thanks

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thank you. Oh while ago this was. I think it was around 15kg.

[@snoop2274]

Very nice chum! Makes my 240 look bad lol… can I ask how you have your fikter outlets positioned? I have similar filters and have back left outlet flow going across the back and then the back righg outlet flowing out about 30 degrees to the front glass- best way I’ve found to get some circular flow- or is it best to aim both against the front glass? Cheers

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hi there and thanks Mark. Sound similar to the way my outlets were set, ideally I would preferred one outlet at the front, directing flow straight across but didn't have the room.

[@Don-fish]

Здравствуйте. Говорят у Ювель часто отклеиваются от стекла пластиковые перегородки. У Вас такого не случилось?

[@LordBonesaw]

Got ya self a new sub bro….start up a reef tank you will proper enjoy it

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Cheers mate, never say never, maybe one day.

[@sverrirharaldsson7490]

Hi, love your aquascaping and thanks for sharing. I am setting up my first 240L tank, which is excactly like yours, and this setup is excactly like I had imagined doing it. I am fom Iceland and also intended to use volcanic rock or lava stone, which is everywhere around me, on white sandbed for contrast. How often do you gravelvac? and what methood are you using for waterchange? Hopefully not buckets ;) Regards. Sverrir

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hi there and thankyou so much glad you enjoyed the video....here's a link describing how i maintain the juwel 240. Best of luck with your setup👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5PJc6OGeNCko68

[@mairabellia1155]

fantasticoooooo!!!!!!!

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou very much🙏

[@Shottyohmasterchief]

Very Nice aquarium mate , subbed !

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

thankyou and thankyou very much for the subscription👍

[@taza98]

Cracking mate...

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou very much🙏

[@PedroCL]

Great video! Why not using juwel led lights? The ones that came whith the juwel rio tank kit. Could you grow the same low requirement plants with them?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou glad you enjoyed😁, yeah growth probably would of been fine, i'm not a fan of the tube leds with the Juwel and wanted RGB lighting.

[@woodduck80]

I have a Juwel Rio 240 I'm looking to upgrade the lighting and get rid of the T5 fluros. Do you just have the cheap lighting units on top with no additional hood?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hey Bret, I did have 2 cheap rgb led lights from Amazon, no hood on this setup. Grew the plants fine (without CO2 injection and easy category plants)

[@CommandoG331]

Just bought a Rio 240 myself. Can you tell me how to have the lights dimmed in the tank..i turned them on and the illuminated my whole room. Unbearable. Can't find any info anywhere.

[@simoncushing1048]

Alright mate😉cracking blended hardscape👍you can't beat the Jewel Rio range I like them too. Just a couple of points being new lights, how long the lighting schedule for your plants to adjust too? The second point the pangolino Anubias looks to me one may have Rhizome rot possibly looking at the leaves swaying a bit. Pretty rare aren't they. One other point what's your water condition Acidic or neutral to hard. Would love to see some Rummy nose tetras, blend in quite well with your hardscape. Hope you all stay safe!! All the best and a few Newcastle browns 😜

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hi Simon and thanks for the feedback. Lights: no control and only 76 watts total so 6 hours a day at the minute and I'll knock up to 7 max. Pangolino: noticed the leaf forgot to cut it off during maintenance, I'll check rhizome see how it's looking (well spotted though) Water: I have fairly soft water, haven't done ph in a while though, used to be around 6.5 if I remember correctly and to be honest I rarely check water parameters. Rummy nose: love 'em but I think it may be a little overcrowded if I add a school (no better schooling tetra though). Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@simoncushing1048]

Thanks Mark for your feedback👍yeah do check on your pangolino hope there is no deterioration with them 👌the scape looks great👍fish look settled in well 👍 I look forward to your next update 👍I'm impressed with the Eheim skimmer be nice to see how that runs over the next few weeks 👍look after self mate .

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

@@simoncushing1048 cheers mate, i had the skimmer running on my malawi setup for over a year, keep the surface crystal clear, simple clean of sponge once a week, great little gadget👍

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hi Simon, You were right about the Pangolino, rotten rhizome, so out of the tank now. Well spotted thanks👍

[@simoncushing1048]

Hi Mark, I had a feeling the one had rotted there was a leaf by the skimmer. The other leaves swaying a bit. I’ve had it happen to me. Keep a check on the other two👍 Anubis’s can be prone to rot! Depends on how they were cultivated..submerged or emerged. Sorry to hear that.

[@TheRancherr]

Looks really nice! Do you use any external filtration? Or just the one included with the tank? I am thinkig about 180L or 240... but not sure if the inluded filter is enough? Cheers!

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

I took the internal filtration system and housing out. I ran two external filters on this, x2 oase biomaster 350's in the end. I know longer have this setup. Do miss it though.

[@BobVanBerkel]

Nice job! Amazing contrast. What kind of background did you use?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou so much, background is painted with black acrylic paint.

[@stewartkeil4314]

Sorry Geordie, a few more questions mate. 1. What was your substrate levels, am thinking 5cm for the Aqua terra and 3 cm for the quartz gravel? 2. Do you know how long the Aqua tera lasts before requiring to be changed? 3. How many bags of Aqua tera used in your Rio? 4. How many bags of the HK quartz gravel in your Rio? Appreciate you might not be able to remember but roughly will do Thanks again, Stewart.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hi Stewart, your levels will be fine👍add root tabs or capsules after around 6 months to substrate for rooted plants, that will replenish the substrate. i used one tub of Prodibio terra base in planted areas, ideally a bit more would of been better (two mounds either side). I used one large bag (15kg) of HK quartz white. GS👍

[@stewartkeil4314]

@@GEORDIESCAPER Thanks Mark, Used one of those substrate calculator and for a 5cm depth on the Vision 450, it stating I need 216lbs/100kg, which is 17 x 6kg tubs of terra base, which seems extreme

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

@@stewartkeil4314 nah not for a base layer and you're capping it with around 3-4 cm of gravel. I would get two tubs, use the one in the areas you're planting and use the other to get the extra depth if need be. You don't need base layer if you're having a beach from and or path for example, waste of base layer if no plants are going there, if that makes sense.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

*beach front

[@KrisInconspicuous]

Hello. How did you remove the inner filter? Was it easy and there are any traces of it left?

[@elgezouliabdul4973]

Thanks

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

😊👍

[@stevehaddon151]

Beautiful looking tank! Get some ember tetras, nice to see someone else with a tetra fetish

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou so much, yeah i love Tetras... Ember Tetras are gorgeous little fish but i'll be having those in a different setup later down the line.

[@AvatarofHate]

It looks awesome, btw, have you changed the illumination system?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou🙏Yeah cheap led lights from Amazon.

[@JesusGotFunk]

Hi pal. I'm in the market for a new tank and considering the Rio. Did you remove the built in internal filter or is there a version without the filter? Also, now you have lived with the tank a few years, would you recommend it?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Great tanks for the money. I'm not sponsored in any way by Juwel but recommend them definitely. I prefer hoodless but the juwel rio is my hooded tank of choice. I removed the filter housing and run an external (Oase Biomaster therm 600). Here's a link to how I remove the filter housing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmWap595n8uSorc Diggin' the profile pic. I was a huge 2pac fan back in the day👍

[@lilmatty11]

What sort of backing do you have to your tanks. Black vinyl or painted ?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hi Matthew, painted with black acrylic paint.

[@elgezouliabdul4973]

Cool vedio please let me know the original led light which comes with the juwel aquarium isn't good for plants . If not which light did you suggest from amazon ( cheap one ) for aquarium 350 l

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hey sorry for the late reply, missed your message somehow. The lights that the juwel come with are fine with easier category plants and without CO2 injection. The cheap lights I can't remember to be honest but I wouldn't recommend them, didn't last long before they stopped working.

[@elgezouliabdul4973]

@@GEORDIESCAPER Thanks a lot .

[@vectismb]

Hi, tank looks amazing. how much Hugo Kamishi substrate did it take? Really sets it off nicely.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou so much,there's around 20kg in there.

[@r.4kram]

Hi, how many kilograms of rock did you use?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hi there, Around 15-20kg, lava stone is lighter than most so you get more/bigger per kg.

[@r.4kram]

@@GEORDIESCAPER Thanks for getting back. I'm hoping to get the rio 180 (only tank that would fit in my living room in this range). Now, I have a rough idea, for the substrate and good shout out on the rocks.

[@KamarulAzlanAhlengChai]

may i know your tank current temperature running? since mine tank lowtech is running 30-33c really hot

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Very cool, around 24c. I always keep the temperature at the lower end of the range the fish tolerate.

[@KamarulAzlanAhlengChai]

@@GEORDIESCAPER i see since i'm going to setup for discus so the temperature need to around 28-31c.. just wonder can low tech plant bear this

[@stewartkeil4314]

Hi Geordie, hope you are well. Apologies but I have a few more questions, if you don't mind. Plan on following your idea with two islands and the dark / light contrast with plants like Crypts to the back & side to somewhat enclose, Anubias in the middle and on wood. However, am slightly worried about the Juwel Vision 450 LEDs, which if my figures are correct produce just 0.13 (I might be wrong) Q1: If I use a good nutrient substrate, along with plant fertiliser, will the Juwel lights be sufficient for the easy plants mentioned to grow (slow is okay)? Q2: How long do you keep your lights on for and do you have a specific timeframe for on/off? Q3: Really like the idea of a second filter but want to keep the Juwel XL filter and the Juwel lid. If I purchased the Oase biomaster would this be compatable / fit with the Juwel lid ie. is there gaps in the lid for the Oase pipes? Q4: If Q3. is not compatible, could you recommend a second filter that would be glued / attached to the back left corner of the tank? Q5: Do you have any thoughts on backgrounds? Thanks in advance Mark

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hi Stewart, no probs, I'll help where I can. 1. lights will be fine with all easy category plants as long as you're not injecting CO2. Good call with the nutrient rich substrate as crypts are heavy root feeders. 2. lights in this setup are 7 hours 3pm-10pm 3/4. I had the Biomaster running with lid and it is a tight squeeze (gaps for pipework on tge rear of the 240 presume it's the same on yours) and lid doesn't close flush but it didn't cause any issues. 5. background I like to paint black with acrylic paint because it hides wires and pipework. Hope this helps. GS

[@OSR_1]

Hi mate, nice scape! What about the cleanup crew though? What you got in mind for that?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thanks mate...Clean up crew are in there....oto's, nerite snails, Amano shrimp and a Siamese Algae Eater, all doing a grand job😊👍

[@OSR_1]

Ah great stuff! Was thinking that white would be a nightmare otherwise 😊👍🏽

[@davidbarnett8199]

Another quick question. See you have lava rock in tank, what sort of weight are the rocks?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

There's around 15-20 kg in this setup, lighter than most stone so you get quite a bit per kg.

[@jamesfarrand1991]

amazing video buddy as always. can not wait for all blow over be nice to come over and have a beer :)

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thanks so much mate, yeah it'll be great for you's to come have a few beers, look forward to it👍👍

[@chriswhiting9528]

Hi really enjoying your videos. As a beginner I’m interested also in the Rio 240 but want to use an Oase 350 thermal filter instead of the juwel internal filter which comes with the tank. What do you use to connect the inlet and outlet piping into the tank? As the tank runs on an internal filter normally is there space to install this into the tank and still close the lid or do you leave your lid open at the back?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hi Chris and thankyou. I used the the inlet/outlet that came with the Oase filter and placed both in the cutouts on one side. I removed the filter housing it comes with to add another external filter. The back lid still closed but not fully flush but I don't use the lids now anyways as I have different lighting. Hope this helps and best of luck with your setup.

[@sunnyhaq85]

How did you remove the internal filter without scrstching the glass?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Long sharp knife to cut through silicone blobs, remove the housing. Removed the remaining silicone with sharp razor followed by a good clean with white vinegar.

[@yodny5824]

hey, what do you think what should i choose, eheim vivaline 240 or juwel rio 240... eheim would cost me 350€, juwel 380€

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hi there, both nice tanks and i was torn between the two, personally i think the build quality of the juwel cabinet is better.

[@davidbarnett8199]

Cracking looking tank. Any reason you use 2 filters?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou, few reasons extra filtration capacity, extra flow/circulation and if one breaks down the other takes care of tank. Circulation is really important to ensure liquid ferts are getting to all plants in the tank, less dead spots.

[@davidbarnett8199]

@@GEORDIESCAPER how do you control flow rate with 2 filters, as find one can be strong if not careful?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

@@davidbarnett8199 using the outflow lever on jbl filter, where you usually close off before removing. There is a flow control on the outlet of the Oase, you can turn usung screwdriver or knife, as long as fish ate getting around all areas of tank ok i think the flow is ok.

[@kimberleybrock5292]

Hiya, lovely tank. We are looking at getting this as a start up. It comes with the Juwel bioflow M internal, but am I right in thinking this wouldn't even touch the sides of what we would need? I have kept fish before and always remember being told to over filter. Also do you know roughly how many Kg of subsrate you used? Very hard with all this online ordering hooha! Thanks.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hi there. Thankyou for the comment. Yeah i think it's best to overfilter and highly recommend the oase Biomaster thermo series of filters. I removed the internal filter to have more room in the tank. Substrate depends on the type. In this setup i used 9l of base layer substrate (prodibio terra base), capped with Hugo Kamashi white fine (approx 18l). If you want to use soil substrate such as Tropica Aquarium soil, which does not need capped, you will need more and more expensive. Hope this helps.

[@kimberleybrock5292]

@@GEORDIESCAPER Thanks so much for your reply. Watching all your videos. I just can't decide between this tank or the evolution aqua 900.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

@@kimberleybrock5292 one of my personal faves the EA Aquascaper 900, i'm getting the 600 soon for my gallery i'm in the process of sorting.

[@yehoshuacirt8645]

I recommend upgrading to the next most powerful Juwel pump. 1000 liters.

[@stewartkeil4314]

Hi Mark, Any experience with the Fluval FX4 and FX6, as they provide almost double or more than twice the litre / hour turnover than Oase Biomaster thermo 850.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hi Stewart, I've never had one but I did look into getting one for the Juwel but they don't fit in this particular cabinet.

[@taylorn325]

Are you using tap water or ro water ?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Tap water with Seachem Prime (water in my area is fairly soft.

[@jordanjames5042]

How do I set up my tank exactly like this ???

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Alot to try and explain in a message, you can check out my setup videos I've done. Different scapes but the same principals involved.

[@jordanjames5042]

@@GEORDIESCAPER thanks I’ve just bought all the same things you have i also went for the juwel 350 tho

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

@@jordanjames5042 cool, bigger the better in my opinion.

[@jordanjames5042]

@@GEORDIESCAPER just gives me something to focus on in lockdown I love the videos you do mate inspired me a lot

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Really appreciate that Jordan thankyou. Best of luck with your setup👍

[@paulcoates208]

Why do you use 2 filters?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Because I had two so this helps to get flow around all areas of the tank, less dead spots. If I didn't have a filter I would normally add a wave maker in opposite corner/side. To create a circle motion of flow. I only do this on tanks thar are 4 foot and above.

[@paulcoates208]

@@GEORDIESCAPER thanks, I was curious about that. Iv the same tank and looking for a few ideas for an aquascape. I might have a look at wave makers so. A fine job you done!

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

@@paulcoates208 Thank you. I do miss this one.

[@Boss-zo4lw]

Isnt the filter one of those built in ones? can they be removed?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

It does yeah but fairly easey to remove, carefully cut silicone blobs with large kitchen knife. remove filter housing, remove remaining silicone with razor blade and give it a good clean with white vinegar.

[@Boss-zo4lw]

@@GEORDIESCAPER Thanks for info, how is the actual filter though in your opinion, worth leaving in?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Yeah it's fine, but I would add another filter for more circulation and better filtration. I don't think they're powerful enough for the size tank.

[@Boss-zo4lw]

@@GEORDIESCAPER Cheers! I need to decide on this or the Aqua One Horizon 182

[@Boss-zo4lw]

Editted above as i said the wrong name of the tank lol

[@jeffreypes94]

Is there a set up video of this tank mate?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

There isn't unfortunately mate, I messed up and forgot to record when I initially set it up, school boy error and annoying😡

[@jeffreypes94]

GEORDIE SCAPER no worries! Looking forward to ur next set up

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

cheers...one coming soon👍

[@J31-l9s]

You mean 350 litres

[@nadinehill363]

240 what

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

240 litres.