k4ndyk1ng Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Hi all, Any ideas for what I could do with this tank, like a biotope of a species only tank? FTS 10/20/14 i had to shutdown my old 60g tank due to the hobby costing too much for me, i have to buy everything with £10 a week from my paper round. I now havn't had a saltwater tank for months and i really miss the hobby. At the moment the 60g is quite a new freshwater aquarium because it is cheaper. But this is the wrong forum for that. So this is where the tank will go and the ATO is ready near the TV. I am hoping for it to be a peninsular tank and have it dominated by sps (this will be a huge challenge) The light will of course be LED and im looking at this http://www.ledpacific.com/reef-white...screw-fitting/ any opinions of that wopuld be appreciated. For now i am buying some rock tomorrow and putting it in my bucket to cycle it. Thanks for looking and have a nice day Link to comment
Cameron6796 Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Ooo I love these boundaries pushing picos. Any equipment plans yet Link to comment
k4ndyk1ng Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Ooo I love these boundaries pushing picos. Any equipment plans yet My plan is to do something like this http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/132714-my-55g-pico-with-built-in-fuge/ with a 100gph return pump. I am also considering the use of a very large fuge (4g) where the tv is and somehow connect that with no drilling. No sure how yet. May aswell do a small update. The rock i got is fantastic got at least 2 brisleworms and loads of tiny snails. and a picture for you Link to comment
rocksmom Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 What kind of tank is that? Did you re-rim it yourself? ETA: I haven't heard of that brand of par bulbs before. Coral Compulsion is always highly recommended, and they are a forum sponsor as well. They have two different par30 bulbs, an 18K and a 22K. http://coralcompulsion.com/led/PAR-BULBS/led-21w-18k http://coralcompulsion.com/led/PAR-BULBS/led-21w-22k If you are looking for something full spectrum you could go with one of their par38s instead, but for such a small tank you would probably want the dimmable version with their manual dimmer. Link to comment
k4ndyk1ng Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 What kind of tank is that? Did you re-rim it yourself? ETA: I haven't heard of that brand of par bulbs before. Coral Compulsion is always highly recommended, and they are a forum sponsor as well. They have two different par30 bulbs, an 18K and a 22K. http://coralcompulsion.com/led/PAR-BULBS/led-21w-18k'>http://coralcompulsion.com/led/PAR-BULBS/led-21w-18khttp://coralcompulsion.com/led/PAR-BULBS/led-21w-22k'>http://coralcompulsion.com/led/PAR-BULBS/led-21w-22k If you are looking for something full spectrum you could go with one of their par38s instead, but for such a small tank you would probably want the dimmable version with their manual dimmer.Thanks for the links man, I'll have a look after this post. The tank is a clear seal one. It is so small it doesn't have to normal centre brace so it can be kept rimless how it is. I'm planning on painting to bottom white because there is no place I can get starboard.Thanks for the help And btw the only reason I saw the ledpacific is because it is located in the uk, is this place happy to ship to uk? Link to comment
k4ndyk1ng Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 My ghetto filter floss to clear to water a bit. Link to comment
rocksmom Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Oh, sorry I hadn't considered international shipping. It looks like they don't, unless they are talking about livestock. You could try on the classifieds here. Kessils and par bulbs seem to pop up pretty often. Someone might be willing to ship internationally. Check out this light as well: http://reefbreeders.com/shop/nano-lite/ More than a par bulb, but you won't have to buy a lamp and it has two dimmable channels. Their FAQ section says they ship international as well. Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Always nice to see sps picos pop up. How long is the tank ? If you're looking to get the bulb you listed on your first post,I'd maybe aim for 2 to get decent par and distribution across the whole tank. Secondly,lots of flow is key,random flow at that. Maybe 2 pumps on opposite sides of the tanks on different corners,kind of gyrate the flow. I'd also recommended Chemi-Pure elite and media ( carbon and phosphate medias ) and a decent hang on back fiter or a canister fiter. Like my 2 gallon tank ( in my 7 gallon thread ) I've got 6 royal blues,2 hyper violets,4 neutral whites,2 cyans and 2 regular blues. Blues on one channel and whites and 2 regular blues on one channel. A AquaClear 50 filter with carbon and phosphate media at FULL BLAST and a Hydor 200gph pump at about half way and all my sps are happy and encrusting. I have: Joe the Coral,Superman Digi,Montipora Setosa,green Acro,Rainbow Monti,Superman Monti,Jedi Mind Trucks Montipora,Booberry Montipora,Blue Tenuis,and ORA Green Birdsnest all happy as can be Link to comment
k4ndyk1ng Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Always nice to see sps picos pop up. How long is the tank ? If you're looking to get the bulb you listed on your first post,I'd maybe aim for 2 to get decent par and distribution across the whole tank. Secondly,lots of flow is key,random flow at that. Maybe 2 pumps on opposite sides of the tanks on different corners,kind of gyrate the flow. I'd also recommended Chemi-Pure elite and media ( carbon and phosphate medias ) and a decent hang on back fiter or a canister fiter. Like my 2 gallon tank ( in my 7 gallon thread ) I've got 6 royal blues,2 hyper violets,4 neutral whites,2 cyans and 2 regular blues. Blues on one channel and whites and 2 regular blues on one channel. A AquaClear 50 filter with carbon and phosphate media at FULL BLAST and a Hydor 200gph pump at about half way and all my sps are happy and encrusting. I have: Joe the Coral,Superman Digi,Montipora Setosa,green Acro,Rainbow Monti,Superman Monti,Jedi Mind Trucks Montipora,Booberry Montipora,Blue Tenuis,and ORA Green Birdsnest all happy as can be Thanks for the reply, the tank is 16" long and I'm about to check your thread Small update, I had to move the tank because my mum didn't like where it was so I will put a FTS up later. Link to comment
ml86743 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Excited to see this thing develop!!! Link to comment
k4ndyk1ng Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 I had to move it, to my desk where my PC is lol, all I did is remove 3gallons and picked it up hahaha. Don't expect there to be corals in it until Xmas which is when I get the light. Anyway a FTS Link to comment
k4ndyk1ng Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 Oh, sorry I hadn't considered international shipping. It looks like they don't, unless they are talking about livestock. You could try on the classifieds here. Kessils and par bulbs seem to pop up pretty often. Someone might be willing to ship internationally. Check out this light as well: http://reefbreeders.com/shop/nano-lite/'>http://reefbreeders.com/shop/nano-lite/ More than a par bulb, but you won't have to buy a lamp and it has two dimmable channels. Their FAQ section says they ship international as well. Thanks for all, your contributions but it's $180 and I'm looking for something cheapish Link to comment
k4ndyk1ng Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 Dis aquascape lol, got a shroom and what looks like gha but it has a stalk and is like a tree so maybe not and it isn't green , the aquascape will be sorted but for now it's fine, there is also a little snail floating in a bag so he is first in. Link to comment
aviator300 Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Dis aquascape lol, got a shroom and what looks like gha but it has a stalk and is like a tree so maybe not and it isn't green , the aquascape will be sorted but for now it's fine, there is also a little snail floating in a bag so he is first in. If you're talking about that little treelike growth (can hardly see it at the top right of your rocks), from how you describe it, it may be the dreaded Aptasia anemone? Look it up but dont fool with it until you read about it. Link to comment
k4ndyk1ng Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 If you're talking about that little treelike growth (can hardly see it at the top right of your rocks), from how you describe it, it may be the dreaded Aptasia anemone? Look it up but dont fool with it until you read about it. It is defiantly not aptasia, have a look at my id on it in the id forum http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/351503-lol-a-tiny-fluffy-tree-id-please/#entry4834930 Thanks for your help Link to comment
aviator300 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 your right. From looking at the better picture, i have no idea what it is. Link to comment
k4ndyk1ng Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 from looking at my rock it is too big, what can i do to make it smaller? Link to comment
gabe3eb Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 A hammer and chisel will do wonders when working with rocks. Link to comment
jabeuy Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 For a 16" long tank, an 18" Current Orbit Marine fixture might be good. I have it over a 10G and it's doing well. And no light spillage Not sure where you can get it in the UK though Link to comment
k4ndyk1ng Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 A hammer and chisel will do wonders when working with rocks. Lol, I was thinking angle grinder and lay them flat on the bb haha. For a 16" long tank, an 18" Current Orbit Marine fixture might be good. I have it over a 10G and it's doing well. And no light spillage :)Not sure where you can get it in the UK thoughThe problem is the uk bit, everything is so expensive. I'm looking at the reefbreeders nano lite it is only $40 shipping over here and will be good for a potential upgrade to a 15g Link to comment
k4ndyk1ng Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 He'll no that thing is about 5mm thick Lol, I was thinking angle grinder and lay them flat on the bb haha.Maybe the angle grinder will cut this guy in 2 Link to comment
k4ndyk1ng Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 I wonder how many of these I have lol, they are so cool,q hopefully when they grow too big I can remove them because the tank is only 4g Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 What exactly are you referring to in the picture ? The old skeleton on the rock or the pod ? Link to comment
k4ndyk1ng Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 What exactly are you referring to in the picture ? The old skeleton on the rock or the pod ? The worm Link to comment
k4ndyk1ng Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Updated FTS, just using a desk lamp for lighting but the shroom loves it lol. Getting my LEDs in January, so long time until sps Link to comment
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