WMAS Discussion Forum : 10 gallon nano

WMAS Discussion Forum : 10 gallon nano http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:39:41 +0000 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:55:27 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=50914 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[10 gallon nano : Welcome! If your going to run...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50914&PID=429042&title=10-gallon-nano#429042 Author: hydro phoenix
Subject: 50914
Posted: August 26 2011 at 7:55am

Welcome!

If your going to run a saltwater tank, I'd get the protein skimmer going and keep the temp in the tank down. If it gets to warm corals wont survive and you'll have hair algae every where. I have a swamp cooler in my apt and I had my land lord install a ceiling fan in the room that houses the tanks and keeps the temp a nice tropical 78 during the day and 76 at night. You don't want to much of a temp swing.

]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:55:27 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50914&PID=429042&title=10-gallon-nano#429042 <![CDATA[10 gallon nano : The light I posted works great....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50914&PID=428974&title=10-gallon-nano#428974 Author: Lewy
Subject: 50914
Posted: August 25 2011 at 7:16pm

The light I posted works great. I don't have any heat issues at all with it.]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:16:04 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50914&PID=428974&title=10-gallon-nano#428974 <![CDATA[10 gallon nano : Ask around for rock and sand....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50914&PID=428923&title=10-gallon-nano#428923 Author: Shad
Subject: 50914
Posted: August 25 2011 at 1:50pm

Ask around for rock and sand. Lots of folks around here are generous and will help you out.. If someone ever buys my clown, I'd pass along my rock, sand and macroalgae as it was given to me by another member.. Pay it forward so to speak..

You mentioned water conditioner.. If you can avoid using tap water and use RO filtered water, it would be best. ]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:50:40 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50914&PID=428923&title=10-gallon-nano#428923 <![CDATA[10 gallon nano : I did look at thosebulbs.just...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50914&PID=428919&title=10-gallon-nano#428919 Author: Schmidty
Subject: 50914
Posted: August 25 2011 at 12:57pm

I did look at those bulbs. just wasnt sure on if it would be enough light. Maybe i will try them since they are much cheaper then the full hood. See how they do and if i need to order the entire hood.

I still need to go buy all the accesories needed for salt water. Hyrdrometer, Live sand, live rock, salt, water conditioner, some coral food, im sure there is a lot more but that is everything off the top of my head. It is pay day tomorrow so hopefully i will be able to order some stuff and start a build.

Thanks for everyones input it was greatly appreciated. Cant wait to start growing.

]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:57:05 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50914&PID=428919&title=10-gallon-nano#428919 <![CDATA[10 gallon nano : These bulbs here. I know petco...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50914&PID=428910&title=10-gallon-nano#428910 Author: Aquaristnewbie
Subject: 50914
Posted: August 25 2011 at 12:25pm

These bulbs here. I know petco has them too.
http://www.amazon.com/Mini-Compact-Fluorescent-Colormax-Light/dp/B0002AQ44O

Cheaper and not as much work for you.]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:25:27 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50914&PID=428910&title=10-gallon-nano#428910 <![CDATA[10 gallon nano : No you would be fine with that...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50914&PID=428909&title=10-gallon-nano#428909 Author: Aquaristnewbie
Subject: 50914
Posted: August 25 2011 at 12:22pm

No you would be fine with that light. Should not heat it up much at all. One thing you could also do is keep the stock hood and throw some coralife 50/50 bulbs into it and you should be able to grow pretty much anything.]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:22:07 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50914&PID=428909&title=10-gallon-nano#428909 <![CDATA[10 gallon nano : Ok sorry about takinf forever...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50914&PID=428907&title=10-gallon-nano#428907 Author: Schmidty
Subject: 50914
Posted: August 25 2011 at 12:11pm

Ok sorry about takinf forever to repost. i cant post on my phone. If i could i would of had a lot more to say.

That light looks like what i was searching for it seemed like the smallest hood i could find was 24 inchs. but that 19.5 inch should fit perfectly. do you have any heating issues with it. I have an older house with just a swamp cooler not very well insulated my 55g fresh water tank runs at 82 during the day and around 76 at night with out a heater. would i need a cooler with that light?

Thanks for all your input and opinions they are greatly appreciated.

drew

]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:11:31 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50914&PID=428907&title=10-gallon-nano#428907 <![CDATA[10 gallon nano : That light will work great.. ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50914&PID=428841&title=10-gallon-nano#428841 Author: Shad
Subject: 50914
Posted: August 24 2011 at 11:11pm

That light will work great..]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:11:52 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50914&PID=428841&title=10-gallon-nano#428841 <![CDATA[10 gallon nano : I have this light on my 12 gal...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50914&PID=428822&title=10-gallon-nano#428822 Author: Lewy
Subject: 50914
Posted: August 24 2011 at 8:31pm

I have this light on my 12 gal

http://www.aquatraders.com/20-inch-4x18W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture-p/52302.htm

]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:31:50 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50914&PID=428822&title=10-gallon-nano#428822 <![CDATA[10 gallon nano : I've got a 10g nano.. I...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50914&PID=428790&title=10-gallon-nano#428790 Author: Shad
Subject: 50914
Posted: August 24 2011 at 4:36pm

I've got a 10g nano.. I started out with the lights that came with it, but quickly moved up within a matter of weeks. You just don't get as much coral happiness without good lighting.. I went on the expensive side on the lights.. But you can definitely do it for less.

This is shortly after i bought the new lights. I've got quite a bit of coral in there now including some SPS.

As far as filtration, I just have the live rock, some macro algae, and a bag of activated carbon.. No HOB filter or anything.. I've considered getting a skimmer, but it's not necessary. Just something to let me be lazier than I already am with this tank..]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:36:55 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50914&PID=428790&title=10-gallon-nano#428790