Dreamwalk's 10gal Nano
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SeaBee
Ha Ha Thats Funny!
I think she called me out, but I'm just happy she called....
Here's my tank as of today.
And my Tang at the"car wash", like in nemo!!!
Here's my tank as of today.
And my Tang at the"car wash", like in nemo!!!
dcantucson
Reef pro
Your tank looks great Seabee. I love the dimension with the background. It looks like it goes 10 feet back.
dreamwalk
Creator of the InvisoReef
Love the purple coraline (SP?)
SeaBee
Ha Ha Thats Funny!
i can't believe you like that background. Everone else says it should just be blue, but I like the look also. See dream, you get to do it your way!!!!
dreamwalk
Creator of the InvisoReef
LOl... I was thinking that I liked the background too... I will do it my way, but I like to get opinions.. XD
dreamwalk
Creator of the InvisoReef
OK.... lighting question... in this video the guy says for a reef tank, you need to have about 3 watts per gallon, so that means I would need around 30 watts....
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v09515lSqyc&feature=channel[/ame]
So, if I used two of these 23 watt compact bulbs.(Witha total wattage of 46 watts)..
http://blog.nj.com/hg_impact_homestories/2007/11/medium_bulb3.jpg
In this hood, would that be enough wattage for my corals?:
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v09515lSqyc&feature=channel[/ame]
So, if I used two of these 23 watt compact bulbs.(Witha total wattage of 46 watts)..
http://blog.nj.com/hg_impact_homestories/2007/11/medium_bulb3.jpg
In this hood, would that be enough wattage for my corals?:
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dreamwalk
Creator of the InvisoReef
And if that set up is unacceptable, how well would this work?
24" Aquarium Power Compact Light 65W Cichlid Discus - eBay (item 380184401302 end time Dec-13-09 07:35:08 PST)
24" Aquarium Power Compact Light 65W Cichlid Discus - eBay (item 380184401302 end time Dec-13-09 07:35:08 PST)
Gigaah
Reefing newb
would an algea scrubber be a good idea here for this guy? I'm working on mine after I nearly built a sump/refugium. I used a fitting and cut a hole in my HOB filter for the overlfow. I found the fitting in the electrical pvc fitting area(they grey stuff).
dreamwalk
Creator of the InvisoReef
How does that work?
Is the overflow for the sump cut in the back of the HOB? IF it is, then that is brilliant!!
sen5241b
Reef enthusiast
We have a 20G that was upgraded from a 10G. We do not have a skimmer on it. We do have a 1G fuge filled with chaeto and 2 plant lights on it. We have about 4 inches of fish and ZERO nitrates. A skimmer is not an absolute requirement to get to zero nitrates so that you can do corals.
Picasso
Seahorse Whisperer
I would go with 4 watts per gallon because I like a lot of macro algae. Just personal preference I guess.
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PufferGuy
Reefing newb
if you get good bulbs for that hood you have you can get away with keeping some mushrooms and leathers but if you want more than that, you will need more watts.
that ebay fixture seems to have enough power.. just be careful with no-name stuff... some people had issues with their lighting fixtures starting on fire...
that ebay fixture seems to have enough power.. just be careful with no-name stuff... some people had issues with their lighting fixtures starting on fire...
dreamwalk
Creator of the InvisoReef
I read about that not too long ago... (EEEK!!)
Ok, I have heard mixed reviews of aquatraders.com , but how does this look?
Odyssea Power Compact Lighting
SeaBee
Ha Ha Thats Funny!
How wide is your tank?
dreamwalk
Creator of the InvisoReef
SeaBee
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Wide, not deep, left to right...
dreamwalk
Creator of the InvisoReef
oops...Whan I toook the dimensions, I lable left to right as lenghth...
The lenghth or width is 20 inches.. actuall, it's 19 and 3/4s.
Gigaah
Reefing newb
Yeah, as long as your HOB will maintain a syphon when its off. I guess even it it doesn't You could rig up a syphon hose from your tank to the HOB. Here is a link two the items.
If your HOB has a flat bottom then go ahead and use this and a PVC screw/slip(the screw end will screw into the remaining screw on the barb). Otherwise do it off the side..they make one that the hose barb 90's and as long as you have enough room inside you can put a 90 PVC elbow one end screw one end pvc pipe fitting.
I used 3/4 but you prolly only need the 1/2" version they make(home depot) PS use plenty of silicone to make sure it seals.
Carlon 3/4 In., Gray, Straight Liquidtight One-Piece Fitting - LN43EA-CTN at The Home Depot
Carlon 1/2 In., Gray, 90 Degree Liquidtight One-Piece Fitting - LN20DA-CTN at The Home Depot
SeaBee
Ha Ha Thats Funny!
Here's like every 20 inch light on ebay....
20 light, great deals on Aquarium Fish, Reptile Supplies on eBay!
Pick out what you can afford, you can allways upgrade if you like. With a compact flourecent you should be ok with most corals, just not the sps or some clams. I have a low-light clam, he seems fine so far. But I think this is getting way ahead of where you need to be. YOu need rock, a circulator, sand, and r/o salt water. Any Petco by you. I know some petcos have salt water pre mixed. Oh, and go to Lowes and get a new bucket for your tank and don't use it for anything else....
20 light, great deals on Aquarium Fish, Reptile Supplies on eBay!
Pick out what you can afford, you can allways upgrade if you like. With a compact flourecent you should be ok with most corals, just not the sps or some clams. I have a low-light clam, he seems fine so far. But I think this is getting way ahead of where you need to be. YOu need rock, a circulator, sand, and r/o salt water. Any Petco by you. I know some petcos have salt water pre mixed. Oh, and go to Lowes and get a new bucket for your tank and don't use it for anything else....
