colemanitis Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 I set up my 7g mini-bow last night. Here's some pics taken during setup, plus a few taken this morning. Let me know what you think. Tank Southdown LR PC Light Finished The next morning Full tank shot Link to comment
Kirklan Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 Looks nice so far! What type of lighting is that? Are you using a power filter on the back? Everything looks great! Link to comment
colemanitis Posted October 13, 2003 Author Share Posted October 13, 2003 Originally posted by Kirklan Looks nice so far! What type of lighting is that? Are you using a power filter on the back? Everything looks great! Thanks for the compliment! The PC light is a JBJ 48w 50/50. The HOB filter is an AquaClear Mini. Link to comment
caja Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 Sexy black background. Mine has that too, love it. My only suggestion is to move that stick on thermometer over on to one of the sides near the rear of the tank so it's not so noticeable. Link to comment
colemanitis Posted October 13, 2003 Author Share Posted October 13, 2003 Here's some additional pics of the JBJ. Link to comment
Kirklan Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 Originally posted by cajastan Sexy black background. Mine has that too, love it. My only suggestion is to move that stick on thermometer over on to one of the sides near the rear of the tank so it's not so noticeable. Also, are you able to put the heater closer to the bottom in the back. The rocks will hide the heater and it will heat more effeciently from the bottom up. Link to comment
colemanitis Posted October 13, 2003 Author Share Posted October 13, 2003 Originally posted by cajastan My only suggestion is to move that stick on thermometer over on to one of the sides near the rear of the tank so it's not so noticeable. Definitely will be moved - once the temp is set I'll relocate the thermometer. Link to comment
Kirklan Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 If you don't mind my asking, how much were those lights. Also it appears that the legs are adjustable, right. Looks like I just found a new light for a 10 gallon nano! Link to comment
colemanitis Posted October 13, 2003 Author Share Posted October 13, 2003 Originally posted by Kirklan Also, are you able to put the heater closer to the bottom in the back. The rocks will hide the heater and it will heat more effeciently from the bottom up. Nope, as of now the heater can't go behind the rock. I may re-think this though. Link to comment
Kirklan Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 Thats alright (of course, it's your tank), you can't always get everything perfect. Link to comment
colemanitis Posted October 13, 2003 Author Share Posted October 13, 2003 Gotta meet some friends for breakfast. I'll post an actinic picture when I get back and answer any other questions you have then. Later. Link to comment
Siejuban Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 The heater is better move to bottom, if you change water and forgot to un-plug, it will...... I like the lighting very much. Link to comment
okinamgagoka Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 Looks good. where did you purchase the light from? Link to comment
heuerfan Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 Cool hood, was that custom made? I never seen that before when i was looking for lighting for my 7 bow. Thanks, Steven Link to comment
colemanitis Posted October 13, 2003 Author Share Posted October 13, 2003 Originally posted by Kirklan If you don't mind my asking, how much were those lights. Also it appears that the legs are adjustable, right. Looks like I just found a new light for a 10 gallon nano! I think it runs around $120. The height isn't adjustable, but the width is adjustable for longer/shorter tanks. Link to comment
colemanitis Posted October 13, 2003 Author Share Posted October 13, 2003 Originally posted by okinamgagoka Looks good. where did you purchase the light from? I got the light from my brother, so I'm not sure where he purchased it. I can find out though. Link to comment
colemanitis Posted October 13, 2003 Author Share Posted October 13, 2003 Originally posted by heuerfan Cool hood, was that custom made? I never seen that before when i was looking for lighting for my 7 bow. Thanks, Steven Nope, not a custom job. Link to comment
colemanitis Posted October 13, 2003 Author Share Posted October 13, 2003 Here's a pic w/ actinic only. Link to comment
colemanitis Posted October 13, 2003 Author Share Posted October 13, 2003 One more thing about the light for those thinking about purchasing one. It has two switches, one for 10k, one for actinic, but it only has one power cord. This makes it impossible to simulated dusk/dawn with timers. I'm sure you could re-wire it somehow to make this work though. Link to comment
heuerfan Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 Okay, i figured it out. Its this one, 48 watts. http://www.jbjlighting.com/sys_formosa.html Link to comment
MrKrispy Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 pretty cool, good luck! Link to comment
Henna Ojisan Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 I really dig that light!! Great job on everything else, I just set up mine the other day and these boards are a huge help!!! I was pretty fortunate that my Heater fits in my power filter so I didn't have to put mine directly in my tank. I agree though with everyone, slide the rock forward a bit and squeeze it in behind if possible. Only so much room in there though, right? Good luck and keep the pics coming... Link to comment
colemanitis Posted October 14, 2003 Author Share Posted October 14, 2003 Originally posted by Henna Ojisan I was pretty fortunate that my Heater fits in my power filter so I didn't have to put mine directly in my tank. This is a great idea! Link to comment
colemanitis Posted October 14, 2003 Author Share Posted October 14, 2003 I just set up a Web site for the nano! Feel free to check it out. http://www.colemanitis.com/reef/7g Link to comment
ELGORDOINAVW Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 tanks looks great keep the pics coming Link to comment
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