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Hello!


Firstly I'm going to present. My name is Juan and I'm Spanish ( So I apologize for my English :( )

I have an aquarium reef about 30 gallons (120 liters) since seven years. But now I have to move a other city for work and sandly I have to dismount my aquarium.


In my new house is impossible have a big aquarium but afortunately I have a mini aquarium of 2'5 gallons (10 liters) aproximate.


I want to mount a pico reef only with corals and some invertebrates, no fish.

But I need your help because I never mount nothing so small.


Well, speak about the equipment.


Light: I have 2 option.


Option 1: BEAMSWORK 3W HIGH POWER EVO NANO LED LIGHTING


Features:

* Includes 9 LEDs (6 White + 3 Blue)

6 x 10000K LEDs

3 x Actinic 460nm LEDs

Only 3 watts per LED with a total of 18 watts

2700 Lumen

Comes complete with lens kits

Slim and contemporary design

Supplied with clamp-on bracket for easy tank attachment up to a maximum of 0.25" (rimless only)

Adjustable angle for optimum lighting performance and coverage

2 modes of operation for day and night lighting

Full mode - all Daylight and Actinic LEDs on

Lunar mode - Actinic LEDs on only


Option 2: HAQOS APADS CLAMP ON LAMP


Feature


360Degree Rotational of the Mounting Kits

Tri-Color LED Bulb for Red / Blue (455nm) White

12V Lower Voltage Power for saftely operation

Silm Plastic Sheel for Marine Design

LED40

32 White 4 Blue 4 Red

10000K For Marine



Filtration.


I want to put about 4 kg live rock of Fidji with a small layer of live sand.

In the back of the separation building for me I want to put some Rhizophora mangle. And a litle cascade filter.


I dont know the type of pump that I need because are very few liters. Any recommendation?


This all for now, I wait your help and I hope I can start my project.



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Hello again!

 

This is my idea for the back of the aquarium.

 

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With this plastic grill I want to paste the flat rock, so I would cover the back of the aquarium and don't see the filter and the roots of manglars.

 

Like this

 

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Thanks!

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Hi welcome to NR. Looks like a fun project. If you get a large enough filter like an AquaClear 30 or 50 or even 70 you may not need a pump as it will provide a lot of circulation. Which light are you thinking about using? Do you have any pictures?

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Hi welcome to NR. Looks like a fun project. If you get a large enough filter like an AquaClear 30 or 50 or even 70 you may not need a pump as it will provide a lot of circulation. Which light are you thinking about using? Do you have any pictures?

 

Thanks for the welcome :)

 

The circultacion of water it worries me because I don't want to stay zone without motion...

 

The ligth is this

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And the features

BEAMSWORK 3W HIGH POWER EVO NANO LED LIGHTING
Features:
* Includes 9 LEDs (6 White + 3 Blue)
6 x 10000K LEDs
3 x Actinic 460nm LEDs
Only 3 watts per LED with a total of 18 watts
2700 Lumen
Comes complete with lens kits
Slim and contemporary design
Supplied with clamp-on bracket for easy tank attachment up to a maximum of 0.25" (rimless only)
Adjustable angle for optimum lighting performance and coverage
2 modes of operation for day and night lighting
Full mode - all Daylight and Actinic LEDs on
Lunar mode - Actinic LEDs on only
And a litle video
Thanks!
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I'm a rookie but most people invest in their lights. However for the price I guess it's worth a shot. Here is a thread on a very similar light that might be helpful. See if you can find any other reviews but like I said it's pretty cheap so why not try it...

 

http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/353777-beamswork-1w-9-led-clip-on/

 

NinjaReefer used this pump on a 2.5 gal and has had a lot of success with it even 10 years later...

 

http://premiumaquatics.com/products/tunze-universal-pump-mini-502404.html

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Thanks for the links :D

 

I see some opinion for the people and I read good comment and bad comment... :(

 

In this video I thinks that is a nice light

 

 

What do you think?

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Go for it! Let us know how it holds up after 6-12 months so others can learn from you.

 

You're right! I'm going to buy this light .

 

I've thought the rock position. The back of the aquarium cover to rock and a corner like a pyramid. It is like this ...

 

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(Sorry for the image... are very bad...)

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  • 1 month later...
Hello everybody!
This is my pico reef after 5 week.
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The led light did surprise me. Is really fantastic :).
For now 0 problems and many joys!
What do you think?

And some corals with white led :D

 

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And blue led

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I was considering the same light until I got one by WavePoint. I got it off eBay from a kid for $25! Should be alright for Zoa and other softies I think.

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Looks really good nice job.

 

Thanks!

 

I have the same light on my 7 gallon. Seems to be OK for zoa, gsp, mushrooms etc.

 

I was considering the same light until I got one by WavePoint. I got it off eBay from a kid for $25! Should be alright for Zoa and other softies I think.

 

 

Yes, the light is good, just have a problem, just plug in what you can't do the effect of sunrise and sunset

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I have just switched this same light out for a MicMol. This light will grow Zoas and some easier to keep LPS.

 

I didnt really want to swap it out, but have to step the game up to get an awesome looking Pico.

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Looks good. Still using the BeamWorks light? Are you adding any supplements and what is your feeding schedule, if any?

Yes, I am using the BeamWorks light and for me is fantastic.
I only add calcium,magnesium and carbonates (Kh)

I have just switched this same light out for a MicMol. This light will grow Zoas and some easier to keep LPS.

 

I didnt really want to swap it out, but have to step the game up to get an awesome looking Pico.

 

I have great results with this light, the corals grow up daily

 

 

Tank looks good, corals look happy.

 

Thanks :)

The pico reef have 6 months

 

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Cool little tank, I like your aquascape. What is the purple coral?

 

Is Clavularia

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