10 Gallon Update

[nanoreef]

Heres my Tank Progress
10gallon
Canopy *2 PC's
Heater
Rio Powerhead
7 Pounds Live Sand
13 Pounds liev rock
Any Comments/Suggestions

 

[bigarn]

Looking good ... down the road you may want to consider another smaller PH.
Are you going with natural filtration, or do you plan on adding mechanical?

 

[nanoreef]

yep iam working on that

will it hurty anyting if i dont get it right away
Iam useing natural fitleration ""is that okay""

 

[bigarn]

You'll be okay with 1 PH for now. I'd consider a couple more pounds of LR and increase the depth of the sandbed if you're going natural filtration. See how it goes, but you may need a protien skimmer later on.

 

[nanoreef]

Do i need n more LR because i dont think that i could fit any more :notsure:
as for the live sand iam not to keen on adding more Is that going to be ok :notsure:
iam considering a prizm skimmer and anouther PH :yes:
Iam also going to stick with the lighting i have now

 

[bigarn]

Just keep in mind that the LR and LS and all the critters in it, will be the main source of the filtration. The more the better ... within reason of course. Just my opinion.

 

[nanoreef]

Ok thank s
What if i went with michanical filteration
Doesen't that cause alot of nitraite
What would i put in the filter if i used one

 

[bigarn]

I have a 10 gallon, and use a millinium 1000. No problems with nitrates ... IMO it's the bio-ball filters that cause the nitrate problems.

 

[nanoreef]

what kind of inserts do u have in it