The newest threads on the Nano-Reef.com Forums http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:24:19 -0500 5 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216075 so i was wondering how much u guy pay or how much u think i should charge
keep in mind that hes a riend and not just another hobbest
thx,Brad]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:17:29 -0500 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216075 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216074
To start the cycling I've got ~8 lbs of live rock (to start with) and live sand.

My question is about the bio ball and ceramic rings that came with the aquarium. The local fish store told me to take them out because I didn't need them since I've got sufficient live rock. I just wanted to check with others if I should really leave the balls and rings out or if I should put them in?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:06:40 -0500 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216074 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216073 Where do you guys go? Home depot or lowes has one that will fit inside, but I am using a mag 12 that 3/4 fitting is reducing my flow! so where should I order? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:05:54 -0500 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216073 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216072 I am running the stcok 10,000k/7,100k bulbs that came with my nano 28g. Is there upgradeable bulbs for higher out put that will work in this socket? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:58:25 -0500 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216072 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216071 thank you.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:54:27 -0500 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216071 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216070 What is the recommended lighting hours for the cycle of the tank? 10 hrs? Also when the tank is established what is the recommended hours of lighting for the tank with fish and CUC. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:51:37 -0500 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216070 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216069 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:38:18 -0500 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216069 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216068
Pepsi FTW]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:32:38 -0500 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216068 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216067 Thanks!]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:29:59 -0500 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216067 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216066
My brother is planning on starting up a prop tank using a 120g hes got. He was asking me for suggestions.

I said he should try some T-5s.

I'm wondering what the general public think. I'm looking for not only whether he should get T-5 or MH, but actual models he could get.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:27:54 -0500 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216066 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216065
whats the best way to cut the sheet?]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:25:35 -0500 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216065 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216064

The decision to go with LED over metal halide was an easy one for me. It was an even easier decision when I found out Nanotuners.com had a LED retrofit kit for them. The whole drilling/tapping of the heatsink and soldering work was what put me off from tackling a LED project. This kit took care of these two for me and they did a great job at it.

Unfortunately I did not realize the kit was meant for the Nanocube DX model and I found out mine is the older generation model. I got the kit a couple of weeks ago and of course the heat sink holes did not work for my OG canopy. Luckily I was able to find a solution to the heatsink mount as well as a new splashguard.

I got everything working and hope to have pictures up soon. The only problem I have was one of the Silenx fan I ordered did not work. I'm going to need to send it back and get another one. I'm running one Silenx fan and one stock fan right now and the Silenx fan is definitely quieter. My wife will hate the noise from the stock fan so I'm going to have to get that other Silenx fan exchange fast!

Hope this will help other who have the older generation NC to consider this LED kit for their lighting upgrade because I think it is a winner!

One last thing, I have to thank Nick from Nanotuners for all of his help thus far.

Cheers,

-Alex]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:20:32 -0500 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216064 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216063 I was looking around at tanks and I saw this thing called a BiOrb right? I was wondering (if you know the tank im talking about) if this tank would be suitable for a reef tank. Im not sure because theres not really much you can add to it like a skimmer or anything. Help?? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:12:06 -0500 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216063 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216062 How long would you guys say it takes to thoroughly mix and dissolve 4 gallons of water after adding about 2 1/8 cups of salt, to 1.023, with a maxijet900? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:08:37 -0500 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216062 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216061 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:05:57 -0500 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216061 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216060 if its slighty cold it still lights up? Its brand new it just sat by an open window all night and I needed to replace the old one it just doesnt seem intense. didnt even cross my mind:( Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:57:51 -0500 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216060 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216059
* Do they swim around alot?
* How are they with other fish
* Do they bother your shrimp? ( Thinking a cleaner shrimp would be a good tankmate )
* Any problems with snails or other fish that these harrass - and are they visible quite a bit in the tank.
* Are they difficult to feed?
* Any reservations to adding a Longnose Hawkfish that I should be aware of?

I'll have some Live Rock - Sump and corals ( will work on these selectiosn later )

Thanks]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:41:41 -0500 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216059 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216058
That being said, I have a brand new Red Sea Berlin turbo upgrade kit that I would like to sell if anyone is interested. At the time it paid over a $100 but there are better deals out there now. I would like to get $35 plus shipping if possible. Just so you can get an idea of shipping cost via UPS, my zip is 10307 and it weighs about 4-5 pounds. (I am at work and don’t’ have the item with me.) The box is approx 10”x10” x 8”. Once I get home I’ll put the real weight and box size, but this will help you decide if it’s worth shipping to you. I could use the USPS $10 flat rate box for this as it will definitely fit, but I have had a few close calls with the post office when shipping before, so the choice would be yours.

If your interested, PM me and I’ll answer you in the order I receive them. Please be patient this weekend as I have furniture deliveries etc coming Saturday and may not be able to get online until Sunday.

I have other items that I will be posting as well shortly. Thanks, Guy
]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:26:40 -0500 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216058 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216057 Four Peruvians were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, murder and trafficking in human fat.

The group stored the fat it collected in used soda and water bottles, which police showed reporters.

"We have people detained who have declared and stated how they murdered people with the aim being to extract their fat in rudimentary labs and sell it," said Police Commander Angel Toldeo.

In addition to those taken into custody, police said they were searching for others who bought fat from the gang or might have worked with it.

Remains from some of the victims were found at a rural house in the region of Huanuco where the group worked, according police video.

Police said they were investigating 60 disappearances in the area that might be linked to the gang.

The investigation started this month after police heard about a shipment of fat that arrived in Lima by bus from Peru's mountains.

(Reporting by Carlos Valdez and Terry Wade; editing by Todd Eastham)


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I'm about to move my 12g nano from my home in VA back to my school in NY. I had purchased a 20lb back of black tahitian moon sand from DF&S and had been using that. When I first moved the tank from NY to VA, what I did was just throw out the sand in the tank and use the leftover sand I had from before (I used about half and saved half). This worked out fine since the sand was not live (it was dry).

Now, I ordered what I thought was the same sand from DF&S since I'm now out. Little did I know it's no longer the same stuff...

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod...fm?pcatid=21432

I'm not sure this if this live or not but its certainly not dry and the bag says it contains buffers and "helpful bacteria" () which are contained in packets I would cut and pour in... Is this safe for me to use in my tank when I reset it up? I assume if it is I would not use the packets of buffer/bacteria]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:19 -0500 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=216056