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  1. smallfry

    How many gallons is it really?

    Thats what I thought. So for the lighting the watts per gallon would be @ 8g as well?
  2. smallfry

    How many gallons is it really?

    Something I never thought of until now that I am setting up a nano. The tank is a 12g but after rock and equiment it only took 8g of water so should I do all the math for 8 or 12g? Thanks, Janet
  3. smallfry

    The start of something....

    Originally Posted by NaNo-NeWb1983 do this as well https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/atype/0/Articles I saw this light and was going to do that with this light but I placed my order online and forgot to order the light I will have to wait a week or two. I hope with this light I can keep the hood...
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    Michaelwb's 8gallon biocube build!!!(pics)

    Originally Posted by michaelwb hahah! that's awesome smallfry, it was between the one one i got and the one you have, both were super nice, i just went with the black, matched better. fcatch76 the measurements on the 8 are 12 by 12 the stand is 13 by 14.5 you can knock off the top wood parts...
  5. smallfry

    The start of something....

    Originally Posted by nissan577 where of south florida do you live? what were some of the upgrades you got? I am putting a mj900 for the return and adding a Hydor Koralia nano for water movement. I am in WPB Thanks,
  6. smallfry

    The start of something....

    Ok I am new to reef and nano... Got the tank @ Yard sale for $5..$37 for stand I am using rock and sand from other tanks, water from fish store......two days later $125 online for upgrades to tank...The is no such thing a free kitten. Ok so now the tank is up and running I will be adding...
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    Michaelwb's 8gallon biocube build!!!(pics)

    Gotta love Target. Got this on Sunday. Originally 150 on clearance for 37.
  8. smallfry

    New to Nano I am looking for pointers..

    Reading all the pages this is what I got so far..yea or neh.. Hydor Koralia Nano or #1 ??? Not sure if the #1 @ 400 gph is too much Maxi-Jet 900. This I will do.
  9. smallfry

    My 12g Nano Cube

    I will be starting the same tank this weekend. Did you make any changes to the setup? What have you added to the tank any new photos? Thanks
  10. smallfry

    New to Nano I am looking for pointers..

    It is in perfect condition she said she only used a few months just couldnt get the hang of it. I see alot of upgrades to the MaxiJet 900 so I think I will def do that one. I am thinking about doin chaeto and Marina Micro L.E.D. in one of the chambers. Later on I may do a refuguim on the back, I...
  11. smallfry

    New to Nano I am looking for pointers..

    Got a Nano Cube 12g @ a yard sale this weekend ($5.00). I know it is just a basic but being new to nano I thought for the price it would be a good start. It has a 24w light and the stock pump (106gph) I am going to get new light because I have no idea how old this one is. I am thinking about...
  12. smallfry

    red feather starfish

    Fishgeek01: Thanks this I did find online somewhere i googled. I was wondering if anyone has had one. I will post a photo in the a.m .
  13. smallfry

    red feather starfish

    Anyone ever have one these? I cannot post a photo until later I am not on my computer. Any input at all would be great. Janet
  14. smallfry

    new 180 in the works

    Just a small jump in on this thread. But is it ok to not get a cycle?? I started a 150g on 7-19 using some sand from existing 37 and just about 20g of water from other tanks. Last week I added two small fish I caught at the beach ( I think they are French grunts I had one for years that lived...
  15. smallfry

    When to seed sand from old tank??

    If I put the live sand from the established tank will it all just die off??
  16. smallfry

    When to seed sand from old tank??

    OK so I have almost filled my new 150... I am putting the contents from a 37g into this new tank. The question is when to put the sand and rock in..before or after the cycle?? thanks. Janet
  17. smallfry

    best way to painting a tank?

    I just got done putting on the film you buy at walmart for window tinting. So far it looks good and was a lot less messy. :happyfish
  18. smallfry

    building sump for a 150...HELP

    ok yikes. what would I need to measure and calculate? Thanks Janet
  19. smallfry

    building sump for a 150...HELP

    Ok so I got the 150 - 48x2-30x24 - now i want to build a sump to save on the $$$ I get the glass sections to section off the inside just need help with tank size and return pump size. I was think ing a 20g long---9. mag drive?? or should I go up one size. thanks for any input. Janet
  20. smallfry

    What to get for Hurricane season

    At the major tv stores ( best buy etc.) I saw an APC unit that I think said it ran for up to 8 hours after a power outage. It ran about $130. Now that I just started setting up a 150 I am thinking about looking into this one. I just ran the bubble air pumps during the times I would turn off...
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