CD_Scapes Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I have a 5 gallon and was wondering if an aquaclear 70 will fit on the width of the tank, also can xenia, GSP, Kenya tree, zoas, mushrooms and Ricardians all be in the same tank? I plan on having. 25 water heater, AC diy fuge, 7 lbs live rock, 1/2-3/4 inches of live sand. I'm indecisive of the lighting and do t want to spends tons of money on lights. I'm in the process of planning so this tank won't happen for a while. Link to comment
ReefSafeSolutions Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Can't say whether the aquaclear will fit or not, but all of the corals you mentioned will be fine together. The Xenia and GSP grow fast and may take over in a surprising amount of time, but I think all the corals you mentioned are fairly fast growers (depending on your lights, of course). What's your budget for lighting? Link to comment
SideCar_Falcon619 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Are you finding that the JBJ stock filter is not adequate? I literally just removed The stock filter from my JBJ desktop which is the same set up as the peninsula. I replaced mine with an aqua clear 20 with filter floss Purigen and carbon in hopes it would help with a nitrate problem Link to comment
CD_Scapes Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 It's an AGA 5 gallon, and I don't want to spend more that 120 Link to comment
CJG5G Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I'm running a ac30 with floss,and chemipure blue nano on my 5 gallon rimless and it seems to be doing awesome. I don't know how I'd feel about the 70 hanging off the back of such a small tank Link to comment
Cencalfishguy56 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I have a 5 gallon and was wondering if an aquaclear 70 will fit on the width of the tank, also can xenia, GSP, Kenya tree, zoas, mushrooms and Ricardians all be in the same tank? I plan on having. 25 water heater, AC diy fuge, 7 lbs live rock, 1/2-3/4 inches of live sand. I'm indecisive of the lighting and do t want to spends tons of money on lights. I'm in the process of planning so this tank won't happen for a while.i would shoot for an AC 50 but the 70 will work, also would replace the impeller for an AC 20 impeller so you don't have crazy flow smacking corals from such a big impeller Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I have always veered away from using the larger filters on small tanks. An ac 20 or api superclean 5-20 would be plenty for a 5g unless you are planning to hide things in the filter. I've used both on my 15g- i like the superclean because it has a surface skimmer and the flow is completely adjustable. Link to comment
CD_Scapes Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 Okay, so I've changed my coral wanting to polyps, mushrooms, zoas, ricordias, monit caps, porities and an acro. Fish I'm thinking some small goby species, but I want multiple small species Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 If you want acropora's you will need very good water conditions and very good lighting. 1 small goby plus inverts is pretty much it for fish in a 5g. Make sure the goby doesn't pick at sps- green clown gobies may nip at sps so always ensure the goby isn't a picker Link to comment
CD_Scapes Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 I'm thinking 2x 9 watt pc and what about neon or trimma gobies? Link to comment
pablom617 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I hate to be the one to say this but have you considered a larger tank? Some things to consider that you haven't really mentioned: Your evaporation rate is really going to affect salinity strongly in such a small water volume.... with live rock you will prob only have 2.5-3 gallons of water. Acros are not going to appreciate the quick swings that will come with such a small system (salinity, temp, ph, etc) Maybe consider a 10 or 20 gallon (dollar per gallon sale)? Link to comment
CD_Scapes Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 I do have a 10 gallon but my parents don't want me to spend all of my money on it. They said I can have the five Fallon or nothing. The 10 also has a light which might work, the acro might be out of the picture now as well. If I do get the 10 could I get a pair of clowns? Link to comment
pablom617 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I do have a 10 gallon but my parents don't want me to spend all of my money on it. They said I can have the five Fallon or nothing. The 10 also has a light which might work, the acro might be out of the picture now as well. If I do get the 10 could I get a pair of clowns? That really depends on your maintenance schedule, can it be done... yes. Is it a good idea, well that all depends. Just keep in mind a 5 gallon tank is not going to be significantly cheaper than a 10 gallon. The saying more is better really holds true for reef systems. Good luck with whichever route you go! Link to comment
CD_Scapes Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 Alright, I think I'm going to do the 5 gallon route, tons of zoas, monit corals, polyps Link to comment
CD_Scapes Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 Could a yellow jaw fish work In a 5 Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 A 5g, 10g, and 15g will all cost relatively the same to set up. A PC light won't be good for SPS, its just not enough light. The other issue with pc lighting is the cost of replacing bulbs every 6mnths. They have to be changed even if they are still running because they weaken with time. A 5g will be more work and as stated, no cheaper than a 10g. Link to comment
CD_Scapes Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 Oh, okay. I might do the 10 gallon, what are some low light corals? Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 If sticking with pc lighting -zoas that don't need high light, leathers, lobo's, some brains, xenia(at the highest point in the tank), hammers like moderate light, blastos like moderate light. Link to comment
CD_Scapes Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 Would all of those cooperate? Where would corals be placed Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Coral placement is individual to each tank and the corals needs. Depending on their light needs, water movement needs, and neighbouring coral will depend on placement. Example: blastos like to be in moderate light, in rockwork with lower flow where as the lobo likes sandbeds, lower light and lower flow areas. Research the corals you like and their needs. Start with easy corals like toadstool leather and zoanthids Link to comment
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