dustyboy316
Reefing newb
So with the aquapod lighting I can't grow any corals at all, not even soft ones?
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Bifferwine
I am a girl
You can still keep low light corals, like softies, zoanthids and mushrooms.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
Awesome, I'll have to do that in a few months. I'm going to be using the aquapod lights until I have more money.
If I get a refund on this tank (if seller dosen't respond in 9 days now, I get a full refund and if not Paypal decides what to do) then I am going to use a 10 gallon tank and get a Current USA subcurrent filter (it's basically the back of the aquapod) and a heater, and that should be all I need before I start mxing the salt.
Hopefully this works out, or my amount of time and money needed just went up a lot.
If I get a refund on this tank (if seller dosen't respond in 9 days now, I get a full refund and if not Paypal decides what to do) then I am going to use a 10 gallon tank and get a Current USA subcurrent filter (it's basically the back of the aquapod) and a heater, and that should be all I need before I start mxing the salt.
Hopefully this works out, or my amount of time and money needed just went up a lot.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
Would a regular Aqua clear power filter work for a 10 gallon tank if I get a power head too and do weekly water changes?
Bifferwine
I am a girl
That would work. Just be sure to take the filter media out once a week to clean it.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
Should I make a small refugium for a 10 gallon tank, or is it even worth it?
I want to get maybe a 3-5 gallon tank just so some copepods can breed. This will happen a few months after the tank is established and only if I notice the pods are getting eaten before they can breed.
I want to get maybe a 3-5 gallon tank just so some copepods can breed. This will happen a few months after the tank is established and only if I notice the pods are getting eaten before they can breed.
yote
In Memoriam
You could,But I think it would just be extra expense.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
Well I bought an aquapod off of ---- and UPS destroyed all of the glass. I am in the midst of trying to get a refund and UPS has contacted me so now it's just a waiting game.
Anyways, I don't have a pic but I tore off the filter and air pump from the back of the glass. I have to do a little sanding before putting it into a tank to smooth the edges a bit, but other than that it has 3 spots where it's missing some glass.
But to my question, if I glue or something a few pieces of plastic form Home Hardware or somerthing would the iflter be working perfectly? As in would a little leak from the filter affect the flow and/or contaminate the already treated water?
Please ask if you don't get what I mean. Thanks.
Anyways, I don't have a pic but I tore off the filter and air pump from the back of the glass. I have to do a little sanding before putting it into a tank to smooth the edges a bit, but other than that it has 3 spots where it's missing some glass.
But to my question, if I glue or something a few pieces of plastic form Home Hardware or somerthing would the iflter be working perfectly? As in would a little leak from the filter affect the flow and/or contaminate the already treated water?
Please ask if you don't get what I mean. Thanks.
yote
In Memoriam
Its worth a shot.
As long as its not leaking in the floor,it wont hurt anything.
As long as its not leaking in the floor,it wont hurt anything.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
So I have a Maxi Jet powerhead but without anything to make it suction onto so I have it at the bottom of the tank now.
Where can I get suction cups for it, the LFS or can I rig it to hook onto a normal suction cup?
Where can I get suction cups for it, the LFS or can I rig it to hook onto a normal suction cup?
Bifferwine
I am a girl
If I were you, I'd buy a magnet and super glue one side to the MaxiJet. The magnet will hold much better than suction cups.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
Good idea thanks.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
Can I just use a normal magnet? I asked on another forum and they told me to get a special type, as putting metal into the tank isnt a good idea?
your opinions?
your opinions?
yote
In Memoriam
The difference is,the mag-floats are encased in plastic.Other than that,there just like the magnets that run the speakers on your car radio.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
so if a magnet is encased in plastic it's fine?
I want to put one in to hold my power head.
I want to put one in to hold my power head.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
so if I use this light bulb in a fixture I have at home, will coralline grow? I've heard a good wattage fluorescent bulb can grow some algae.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396676704&bmUID=1228404208689&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443294299&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true
and what would be the minimum wattage you suggest, thanks?
http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396676704&bmUID=1228404208689&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443294299&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true
and what would be the minimum wattage you suggest, thanks?
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dustyboy316
Reefing newb
Actually what about this: http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/p...8405862738&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true
Is there enough wattage for a bit of coralline growth?
Is there enough wattage for a bit of coralline growth?
Oscarsdad608
Reef enthusiast
All that comes up is a Canadian tire company. Look for the kelvin rating for the bulbs.If they are lower then 10k they will probably just grow algae.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
ok, sounds good. Thanks for the help, I'll look more into it haha.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
Hey guys. I quit coming here for awhile, but I'll update yah on my tanks progress...
Basically I have 11 lbs of rock and 2 clowns in there now. I put them in a week or so ago. I am going to get some hermits and/or snails soon.
My PH = 8.0 , Ammonia = 0, Nitrate/trite = 0 temp is 78 and S.G. is 1.028.
I am working at bring the S.G. down, but the fish don't seem to mind.
I've had a few hitch hikers show up, such as some snails, a bristle worm and some amphipods.
Ok, I'll let you see some pics of the progress so far:
This is just letting the rock cure
This is after the sand had settled:
This is after the fish were added:
And this is my fish Tiger:
Basically I have 11 lbs of rock and 2 clowns in there now. I put them in a week or so ago. I am going to get some hermits and/or snails soon.
My PH = 8.0 , Ammonia = 0, Nitrate/trite = 0 temp is 78 and S.G. is 1.028.
I am working at bring the S.G. down, but the fish don't seem to mind.
I've had a few hitch hikers show up, such as some snails, a bristle worm and some amphipods.
Ok, I'll let you see some pics of the progress so far:
This is just letting the rock cure
This is after the sand had settled:
This is after the fish were added:
And this is my fish Tiger:
