J_G_G_ Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 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. Link to comment
J_G_G_ Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Hello again! This is my idea for the back of the aquarium. 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 Thanks! Link to comment
Langer6 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 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? Link to comment
J_G_G_ Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 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 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! Link to comment
Langer6 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 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 Link to comment
J_G_G_ Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 Thanks for the links 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? Link to comment
Langer6 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Go for it! Let us know how it holds up after 6-12 months so others can learn from you. Link to comment
J_G_G_ Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 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 ... (Sorry for the image... are very bad...) Link to comment
Langer6 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Looks cool can't wait to see it set up. Link to comment
J_G_G_ Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 Looks cool can't wait to see it set up. Me too!!! Today I buy the light... I have to wait two week shipment. Link to comment
J_G_G_ Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 Hello everybody! This is my pico reef after 5 week. 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 And blue led Link to comment
Langer6 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Looks really good nice job. Link to comment
dropped Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I have the same light on my 7 gallon. Seems to be OK for zoa, gsp, mushrooms etc. Link to comment
dandelion Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 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. Link to comment
J_G_G_ Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 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 Link to comment
J_G_G_ Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Three months later, everything is great! Link to comment
Langer6 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Looks good. Still using the BeamWorks light? Are you adding any supplements and what is your feeding schedule, if any? Link to comment
dropped Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 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. Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Tank looks good, corals look happy. Link to comment
wurster Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Cool little tank, I like your aquascape. What is the purple coral? Link to comment
J_G_G_ Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 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 Cool little tank, I like your aquascape. What is the purple coral? Is Clavularia Link to comment
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