Deleted User 6 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I want to break down my 5g pico and upgrade to a 10g. Here's the equipment I have - what else would make this tank freakin' amazing (Eventually I want a clam and SPS)? Viper 150w MH - 14k bulb AC 70 AC 20 50w Heater Koralia Nano Rubble and Chaeto on hand Let's hear it! Link to comment
showjyr Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I want to break down my 5g pico and upgrade to a 10g. Here's the equipment I have - what else would make this tank freakin' amazing (Eventually I want a clam and SPS)? Viper 150w MH - 14k bulb AC 70 AC 20 50w Heater Koralia Nano Rubble and Chaeto on hand Let's hear it! LED moonlights, 10ish gallon sump with fuge and skimmer, ATO, custom stand.....I'll stop now but if you go all out that's about $500 or $600 worth of stuff. Link to comment
Deleted User 6 Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 What sump/fuge/skimmer brands are recommended for this size tank? Link to comment
showjyr Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 What sump/fuge/skimmer brands are recommended for this size tank? I would do a sump/fuge of around 10 gallons. You could have a very nice one custom built or add baffles to something like a standard AGA tank. I know that the Tunze 9002 is a VERY good quality skimmer for a smaller tank and could be placed right in the sump. An AquaC Remora would also be a good skimmer but I haven't had one so can't tell you much about them. Link to comment
Captain Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Scratch the Viper. Get a 150W sunpod... Link to comment
Deleted User 6 Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 Scratch the Viper. Get a 150W sunpod... I bought the viper for a different tank - if I had started with the 10g, I would have a sunpod. Too expensive to switch out now. Link to comment
showjyr Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Why....for the moon lights? I do like the quality of the sunpods but I REALLY like being able to adjust the height of the Viper and it makes accessing the tank soooo much easier. Edit: He already has a Viper why would he "scrap" it just to shell out the money for another 150w MH that is going to do the exact same thing? Link to comment
Captain Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 ha. My bad I missed the "equipment I have" part. I thought that was the plan. =) Anyway, I suggested the Sunpod both for the moonlights and when I was MH shopping alot of people said the Sunpod was alot better quality, although I would say being able to readjust the height of the light would really come in handy. Especially when acclimating your tank to a MH if you're upgrading to the viper. Link to comment
showjyr Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Yup, quality on the sunpod is better but that adjustable height in the Viper is the kicker. Link to comment
gordon2726 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 using what you have... I would convert your ac70 into a refugium, add a aqua c nano skimmer and a iceprobe chiller with temp probe. SPS tank.. Done! Link to comment
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