10g Tanks

[cprdnick]

The only thing I NORMALLY test for when mixing is my SG. Every now and then I'll test for PO4 just to be anal about it. This is just how I do it, but someone else may have another method. I just make sure my SG and temp is good and SLOWLY pour or pump my fresh mix (heated) to the tank. As long as your SG is where you want it and your temp is good, you should be alright. This is a good place for you to use a sump like we were talking about.
And yes to the fresh water, if you add mixed saltwater for your top-off it'll raise your SG.
Hopefully someone else will chime in and give a second opinion.

 

[cprdnick]

I have a question for YOU though. If you decide to go with a different light setup for an anemone or corals, have you done any reserch as to what you would go with or where to get it from?

 

[dlauber]

Im going to my LFs tommorow to see if they sell live rock (not buying it yet), if not im ordering it here. While I was there I was just gonna take a look through their lighting section and see what they have that supports reefs and what size fixtures they require (still not buying).
I havent done any research yet but I was gonna write down some brands and see if I can get any review here, cause like I said, I would prefer not to have to order anything.
IF they didnt have anything I would put off the light/corals till I found some decent lights to order online.

 

[bjoe23]

Originally Posted by cprdnick
I bought the 10 gallon package that wal mart has when I started 3 years ago. I have it sitting on my desk cylcling right now in fact. When I first set it up I was using the HOB filter that came with it, just for extra circulation. Now I'm planning on using a powerhead and live rock, that's all I'm gonna use, I'm not worried about mechanical filtration. IMHO if you're going to have LR you don't need a Bio wheel, it's just another thing to clean or break and it's doing the same thing as the LR, the only difference is that if the bio wheel isnt cleaned as much as it needs to be you could have a chemistry problem from all of the built up crap on it.
Thats is wrong. LR helps cycle the tank and HELPS with biological filtering, now does it completly. If you got a bio-wheel filter (which i really recommend you getting) it would do all 3 types of filtering, LR justs helps with biological.

 

[cprdnick]

You can get 100% bio-filtration from live rock alone, and you don't need LR to cycle a tank. However, thats why i said "in my honest opinion". I will never, and have never had a bio-wheel and have never had a problem. However, I have seen multiple posts pointing more towards the negatives of bio-wheels. Mechanical filtration is an added maintenance issue and if not done often enough or thorough enough can lead to higher nitrates, so why risk the problems if you don't have to? JMO

 

[petjunkie]

My 10 gallon setup had an aquaclear 50 running empty, no filters, but sometimes carbon. This was my only water movement source, a 96 watt powerquad that cost $100, visitherm 50 watt heater $15, maybe 10-15 pounds live rock and same amount of sand. I don't keep fish in my nanos but a firefish, gramma or neon goby are some good example of small fish that would do well in this size tank, I don't like clown gobies as they can perch and annoy certain corals, IME. The light I bought was very suitable to zoos, mushrooms and some lps, it does run warm though so I had my heater set at 82 to keep the tank at a stable temp. I did one gallon water changes once a week and it was the easiest tank I've had but it came down in a move.

 

[dlauber]

that sounds and looks really great, that is what im hoping to achieve somewhat
So moon lights arent neccesary for corals?
and what are LPS?

 

[halostalker]

wow i would love to kno where u got that light for 100?

 

[petjunkie]

No you don't need moolights, the cord by the light is a moonlight though, my b/f likes the blue glow so we bought one for $12 and superglued it on there. Don't think I call say where I bought it on here but I'm sure a little searching on google would bring it up. LPS are large polyp stonies, hard corals, most are pretty hardy, biggest issue with lps in a nanos is they can be rather aggressive, stay away from acans and bubbles in particular. Candy canes, most brains, plates are good lps for nanos.

 

[moprint]

Hellolights.com has them for $98.99, plus shipping. I have one on my ten gallon, it is an all right light.