Eheim Aquastyle 6 - anyone try one?

WetShepherd · 09/21/2011, 10:46 PM

I happened to inherit one of these Aquastyle 6 tanks (empty) and I'm wondering if anyone has ever given one a go. It's a good looking tank, but obviously small - too small at 6g for any kind of fish I assume (ridiculous advertising aside). I'm wondering how the stock lighting and filtration handle coral - or maybe it's better to ask if there are any corals that can do well in that set up (+ heater of course).

ejk17 · 09/21/2011, 10:54 PM

I have had a similar 5.5 gallon setup with the leds and filtration and the filtration was fine for small corals and a shrimp. Just watch your levels. The light on the other hand is only 6000k and it will be a very yellow color which is not so appealing on corals.

It can be done.. I would only do softies and maybe upgrade the light.

WetShepherd · 09/22/2011, 09:19 AM

Thanks for the tip - if I can find a suitable light to fit the tank I'll report back with build pics

09/21/2011, 10:46 PM	#1
WetShepherd Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 522 Blog Entries: 5	Eheim Aquastyle 6 - anyone try one? I happened to inherit one of these Aquastyle 6 tanks (empty) and I'm wondering if anyone has ever given one a go. It's a good looking tank, but obviously small - too small at 6g for any kind of fish I assume (ridiculous advertising aside). I'm wondering how the stock lighting and filtration handle coral - or maybe it's better to ask if there are any corals that can do well in that set up (+ heater of course). __________________ (see blog for pics) 55g Tank (48" x 13" x 21") /c 60lbs LR & 60lbs Sand 2 MP10w 1 Koralia 425 PH, 3 Reef Brite LED Bars, 15g Sump Tunze DOC Skimmer 9002 and 2 150w Eheim Jager Heater @ 78.5 degrees

09/21/2011, 10:54 PM	#2
ejk17 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 364	I have had a similar 5.5 gallon setup with the leds and filtration and the filtration was fine for small corals and a shrimp. Just watch your levels. The light on the other hand is only 6000k and it will be a very yellow color which is not so appealing on corals. It can be done.. I would only do softies and maybe upgrade the light. __________________ 265 gallon mixed Reef clam tank Go Avalanche!

09/22/2011, 09:19 AM	#3
WetShepherd Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 522 Blog Entries: 5	Thanks for the tip - if I can find a suitable light to fit the tank I'll report back with build pics __________________ (see blog for pics) 55g Tank (48" x 13" x 21") /c 60lbs LR & 60lbs Sand 2 MP10w 1 Koralia 425 PH, 3 Reef Brite LED Bars, 15g Sump Tunze DOC Skimmer 9002 and 2 150w Eheim Jager Heater @ 78.5 degrees

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