jbb Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Finally got a reply from Bluefish tonight. Original email was sent 12/6 with a follow up from Nanobox on 12/16 Here is the reply. Hi Bryan, If you'd like to send it in I would be happy to have a look at it for you. If there were no network changes and it is not able to blinkup, it does sound like a hardware problem. Thanks, Spencer Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 So I need some input Mini tank is chugging along great except for lighting. The stock light is not cutting it, the corals are alive but have lost almost all of their color. And I've basically maxed out what I can put in it . So its basically upgrade the light and LET IT GROWWWWW , LET IT GROW !!! I have a tide that I can use (just need to replace bluefish) Or I can retire the mini and move everything to my 3g UNS tank that never made it to the pico contest. The 3g would still run a nanobox light. What should I do ? Pics of each below 3 Quote Link to comment
ECLS Reefer Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, jbb_00 said: So I need some input Mini tank is chugging along great except for lighting. The stock light is not cutting it, the corals are alive but have lost almost all of their color. And I've basically maxed out what I can put in it . So its basically upgrade the light and LET IT GROWWWWW , LET IT GROW !!! I have a tide that I can use (just need to replace bluefish) Or I can retire the mini and move everything to my 3g UNS tank that never made it to the pico contest. The 3g would still run a nanobox light. What should I do ? Pics of each below I use for my Evo, and Stinky has said he also uses, this: MICMOL - Smart LED Aquarium Light - Aqua CC 30W Planted Programmable with Full Spectrum for Freshwater Fish Shrimp Nano Tank ... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MFJ5VYG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2m4mEb105KSD4 It is never too hot, never makes me troubleshoot it, and has seemed to get good results. But it may be too big for that teeny tank. I’ve seen others use ones like this: SSWB Nano Coral Light for Marine Water LED Aquarium Lights Saltwater Nano Fish Tank Light with Remote Control Reef Light (Saltwater Version) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T5RWWP6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Io4mEbZPWJ7J5 Maybe its size would be better for that little tank? 1 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, Dirté Sanchez said: I use for my Evo, and Stinky has said he also uses, this: MICMOL - Smart LED Aquarium Light - Aqua CC 30W Planted Programmable with Full Spectrum for Freshwater Fish Shrimp Nano Tank ... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MFJ5VYG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2m4mEb105KSD4 It is never too hot, never makes me troubleshoot it, and has seemed to get good results. But it may be too big for that teeny tank. I’ve seen others use ones like this: SSWB Nano Coral Light for Marine Water LED Aquarium Lights Saltwater Nano Fish Tank Light with Remote Control Reef Light (Saltwater Version) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T5RWWP6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Io4mEbZPWJ7J5 Maybe its size would be better for that little tank? So the lighting would have to either be the tide or stock if I keep with this tank. The canopy for the tank is cut exactly to the fixture size. I have multiple lighting options on hand for the 3g. With the size of the mini I am extremely limited. 1 Quote Link to comment
ECLS Reefer Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 8 minutes ago, jbb_00 said: So the lighting would have to either be the tide or stock if I keep with this tank. The canopy for the tank is cut exactly to the fixture size. I have multiple lighting options on hand for the 3g. With the size of the mini I am extremely limited. That sucks you might have to take it apart! It’s so tidy and cute! 1 Quote Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Keep the mini it just turned one year old. I went back and looked got wet 1/28/19. SAVE the UNS you know there will probably be a pico contest soon. 3 Quote Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Honestly I would run the 3g tank if I had both options in front of me and had to choose. 1 Quote Link to comment
kimberbee Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 On 1/31/2020 at 7:33 AM, debbeach13 said: Keep the mini it just turned one year old. I went back and looked got wet 1/28/19. SAVE the UNS you know there will probably be a pico contest soon. Did you see it posted!! 1 Quote Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 No I think it was the day after that it was posted. I didn't see it when I posted here. 1 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 Another pump dead . 😔 This tank is done, that is 3 pumps so far in just over a year. They are cheap, but there is no way I'm going to keep buying pumps for it. Everything will be moved to the contest tank 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment
jack1978 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 12 minutes ago, jbb_00 said: Another pump dead . 😔 This tank is done, that is 3 pumps so far in just over a year. They are cheap, but there is no way I'm going to keep buying pumps for it. Everything will be moved to the contest tank You have to keep water in it. Pumps like being submerged in water. Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 41 minutes ago, jack1978 said: You have to keep water in it. Pumps like being submerged in water. My ato setup cost more than the tank 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 I don't blame you. The hell with that nonsense. Plus nice boost for the contest tank. 2 Quote Link to comment
WV Reefer Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 1 hour ago, jbb_00 said: Another pump dead . 😔 This tank is done, that is 3 pumps so far in just over a year. They are cheap, but there is no way I'm going to keep buying pumps for it. Everything will be moved to the contest tank That sucks. The tanks are so cute but more of a pain in the butt than I thought they would be. 1 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, WV Reefer said: That sucks. The tanks are so cute but more of a pain in the butt than I thought they would be. If not for the pump issue, I would keep it running . I've been doing 1 (100%) water change a month on it and very random feeding. Pretty much a hands off tank . Easiest tank I've ever had. 2 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 Funny thing is even with zero flow the coral looked happy with the exception of the candy cane, it threw the head. 3 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 Talking to another person with this tank, I wonder if the tubing for the flow mod put too much head / back pressure on the pumps and burnt them out prematurely. His has been running good for over a year but is FW and no flow mod . 2 Quote Link to comment
mitten_reef Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Did you figure out bluefish issue? I’m struggling with one of mine. Wondering if it’s worth it to buy another controller. Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, mitten_reef said: Did you figure out bluefish issue? I’m struggling with one of mine. Wondering if it’s worth it to buy another controller. Will send you a PM 1 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 So ummm... Should I ? 3 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 6 hours ago, jbb_00 said: So ummm... Should I ? OMG YAAAAAAAS Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 41 minutes ago, Ratvan said: OMG YAAAAAAAS 2 Quote Link to comment
kimberbee Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 I mean, the filtration is all there so it looks like all you have to do is add water!! 2 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 2 hours ago, kimberbee said: I mean, the filtration is all there so it looks like all you have to do is add water!! These are all valid points 1 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 Mini tank is coming back 3 1 Quote Link to comment
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