2k3Taco Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 Ive had fw tanks for a while... currently a 50g with a Tiger O, a 10g with a baby Senegal Bichir, and a 30g with a RES. Here's what I'll have tomorrow: 1) Aquaclear Mini (Heater will go in here.) 1) Mini AQ heater 1) Hydrometer/Thermometer Combo 1) Bag of Instant Ocean 1) 2 Gallon Plexiglass Eclipse Tank 1) Desk type lamp until I figure out something better 2lbs Live Rock 1lb Sand I plan on having maybe 1 cleaner shrimp (I ddint know they were so expensive, I can get all i want at red lobster for half the price, and that shrimp comes with rice and a salad!) and a Yellow Goby. Of course they won't be added until the tank is cycled! If anyone can suggest a more suitable fish, I'm up for it. Keep in mind that its not likely that Ill get a bigger tank anytime soon. To bad they make Dragon Wrasse's so big... they are my fav. btw, quick funny story.. the hydrmoeter I have is a floating one.. i put it in the oscar tank for kicks... well... it took me 10 minutes to get the hydrometer back from the Oscar... I'm learning as I go along here. If I've missed anything, please let me know. A powerhead is coming in the mail, I didnt forget that! I look forward to seeing the little things crawl out of the live rock (already cured) Im going to get. Thanks for reading, -Brian Link to comment
UncleTed Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 You may not need the power head. On a two gallon, the mini HOB may be enough movement. I have a 2.5, and the power head I had in it until I got my AC150 HOB took up tons of room. I didn't have a heating issue, but with these tanks, real estate is everything. Link to comment
2k3Taco Posted June 21, 2003 Author Share Posted June 21, 2003 Got it started.. 3lbs live sand, 3.5 lbs live rock, 2.5 gallon tank. Aquaclear mini, and some calcium additive. I have a giant air pump aerating it now, to help mix the salt. woot! Im excited. Link to comment
chadr Posted June 22, 2003 Share Posted June 22, 2003 I have a 2.5g with 3.5lbs of L/R and 3lbs L/S. I took my PH out because it wasn't creating adequate water flow in the tank. Went out and bought a junior whisper HOB filter. The filter fits perfectly on the back of the tank. It pumps 90GPH and seems to keep the water moving a lot better. I can also run carbon in it if the water gets a little dirty. I have been cycling for a week now. I have one scarlet hermit crab in the tank. He seems to be doing pretty well. I am back and forth on what type of livestock I will eventually add! For lighting, try to find the 10W Coralife 50/50 PowerCompact. It is new on the market and screws right into your existing hood socket. I have a 2.5g MiniBow AGA. Got it at Wal Mart for $25. Chad Link to comment
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