Mini-Dude Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 i used a azoo 180 but i think a Hydor Pico Evolution Mini Pump 200 or 400 will fit better I think the mini jet would fit fine, I only want about 3.5 - 4 in for the false wall, then have 2 chambers, one for either fuge or filtration and one for return. Please adjust my dimensions on that, its not right, what should I do? Also, should I do mech filtration or a fuge? Should I have a powerhead other than the return pump for such a small tank? Link to comment
Jacob042426 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 you should run cpe, chaeto, and floss. its been working well for me. Link to comment
Mini-Dude Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 you should run cpe, chaeto, and floss. its been working well for me. ok, I have an idea, let me draw it in paint, hold on forget paint, I suck Link to comment
snowflake ell Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 I think the mini jet would fit fine, I only want about 3.5 - 4 in for the false wall, then have 2 chambers, one for either fuge or filtration and one for return. Please adjust my dimensions on that, its not right, what should I do? Also, should I do mech filtration or a fuge? Should I have a powerhead other than the return pump for such a small tank? your idea should be fine i think my wall is 3.5 inches i have 2 chambers one for the fuge live rock at the bottom and one with the return with lr about 1.5 high i clean my lr about every 2 wc's . my ls is about 2-3 inches thick 4 in some spots about 10 pounds of ls and rock is was cured idk how much thouge . one led for the fuge and i have a 12led aqua style i have 2 hang up . get your pump befor you cut your acrylic i just have one power head its fine Link to comment
Mini-Dude Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I'm think9ing either two or three chambers, I dont want it over-crownded, but I want adequite filtration, both biological and mechanical and chemical Link to comment
Jacob042426 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 then do what i do and keep it simple. also huge feedings and then 80% water changes. Link to comment
Mini-Dude Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 hmm, I dont quite agree with your methodology Jacob, but if it works for you, great! Link to comment
snowflake ell Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 I'm think9ing either two or three chambers, I dont want it over-crownded, but I want adequite filtration, both biological and mechanical and chemical the chaber with your return you can out all you mechanical and chemical at the bottom . case i have alot of room at the bottom of my return chamber Link to comment
Jacob042426 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 hmm, I dont quite agree with your methodology Jacob, but if it works for you, great! why? Link to comment
Mini-Dude Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 why? how often do you do that? it could be very stressful to livestock (well you dont have any) except bongo I would suggest minimal feedings more frequently, that has worked for a lot of people on here. Link to comment
snowflake ell Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 why? i think you can shock your live stock like that Link to comment
Jacob042426 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 how often do you do that? it could be very stressful to livestock (well you dont have any) except bongo I would suggest minimal feedings more frequently, that has worked for a lot of people on here. how many of those people that it has worked for have tanks over a year old. it wont shock them if its the same temp, and sg. Link to comment
Mini-Dude Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 how many of those people that it has worked for have tanks over a year old. it wont shock them if its the same temp, and sg. its not that it will shock them parameter wise, its stressful every time you put your hand or anything in the tank, taking out water and replaceing water is stresfull to all livestock, no mater what Link to comment
Mini-Dude Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I'd say stop that unless you really feel your tank is thriving and start doing 10-15% water changes each week and each day do minimmal feeding more often, reef inhabitents are always on the hunt for food and by doing what you are doing then you are limiting their instict to find food Link to comment
snowflake ell Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 only once a week. yup Link to comment
snowflake ell Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 mini dude what wear you thinking on lights. dont get a coralife aqua mini they die in a month Link to comment
Mini-Dude Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 mini dude what wear you thinking on lights. dont get a coralife aqua mini they die in a month ledtric still deciding between tri-color and full spec Link to comment
snowflake ell Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 ledtric still deciding between tri-color and full spec i would try the full spec Link to comment
Mini-Dude Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 i would try the full spec thats what I was leaning towards Link to comment
snowflake ell Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 thats what I was leaning towards i think it might look nice and would have realy nice growth Link to comment
Mini-Dude Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 i think it might look nice and would have realy nice growth yeah, thats what mike said Link to comment
Mini-Dude Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 i say go for it when I have a frikin $100 lol! unless he may give me a discount!!!! Link to comment
snowflake ell Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 when I have a frikin $100 lol! unless he may give me a discount!!!! i say get your tank set up and let it cycle case the tank when its dont will cost under 30$ and get dry rock and live sand and let it cycle and then get the light Link to comment
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