Starting a Nano Type Tank

[biggyal66]

I looked on the link but no pics were avalible.

 

[whyaskus]

Scroll up. Or try this one.

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/diy/39586-70-diy-70w-hqi-metal-halide.html

 

[biggyal66]

Since I have a 10 gallon, I am going to put a 60-65 watt light on it. I belive it shoould be fine and work to reaise some small coral and other things. Any Ideas?

 

[moortim]

If you are raising soft corals that would be just fine, I assume it is a pc light?

 

[biggyal66]

Yep you assume correct. It wouldn't it hurt if I uped it to 80-85watt's, would it?

 

[biggyal66]

Since CF use less electricity but puts out the same light. If I uses 3 20w CF bulbs for my lighting would it be more lighting than I need.

 

[Snowboarda42]

Should be adequate for Softies, Zoo's, GSP, and 'shrooms

 

[Skimmy]

here's some cheap lights, mh and pc

http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=309&HS=1
http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=337

and here's a cheap skimmer than just needs a maxijet 1200, then mesh mod the pump:
http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=207

http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28372

 

[biggyal66]

I checked the site out and it just seems to good to be true. Low price= Low quality. I will do some more research about this company before I just throw my money away. Thanks

 

[biggyal66]

I have been doing some research and I am going with this light on my new 20 gallon tall tank.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+9871&pcatid=9871
I like the watt's and the price. Let me know any comments.

 

[biggyal66]

With a tank that small is a skimmer and a small canister really Necessary? Or do I just need one or the other or what and also can I just get away with just use a HOB filter and some good live Rock or what? Thanks

 

[moortim]

I have been doing some research and I am going with this light on my new 20 gallon tall tank.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+9871&pcatid=9871
I like the watt's and the price. Let me know any comments.

I have used two different coralife hoods and was very happy with them both, this is a good choice.

 

[moortim]

With a tank that small is a skimmer and a small canister really Necessary? Or do I just need one or the other or what and also can I just get away with just use a HOB filter and some good live Rock or what? Thanks

Any of the options you mentioned will work just fine, you can use a skimmer and/or a canister filter but you don't need either. You can use a hob filter but you don't need that either. I personally like running a skimmer over other types of filtration. I have a friend who ran a nano tank just on live rock and powerheads he just used water changes to keep the tank stable.

 

[biggyal66]

I think I am going to be running a small skimmer and some good LR and of course some powerheads with water changes every week or so, depending. But I am definitely going to get the lights when my tax money comes in. yeah!!!!