20g Long Nano

rotarymagic

rotarymagic

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Originally Posted by mckevinfang
http:///forum/post/2844524
i would do 2 knanos one each end
try pointing one up the other towards the middle front glass
for fish i would do:
- goby/shrimp combo
- 1 ora black clownfish
I have that combo already and wish I had more flow.. I may end up swapping for 1's I dunno.
 
mboswell1982

mboswell1982

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Originally Posted by mboswell1982
http:///forum/post/2844520
it figures LOL ok, so im lookin at 80 bucks, roughly, for that kit u got, 15 for the sump/fuge tank, 25 for the 20g long, 180 for the lights, 68 for the pump and 42 bucks for hte powerheads
that dont sound too bad at all, now i know im missing something, but cant think of what it is for the life of me
ok, just what am i missing outta this? cause i know im missing something somewhere lol
 
mboswell1982

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lol i mean besides taht LOL and i gotta find someway to raise/elevate the tank about 18 inches or so, so i can use rotary's design. and the stand is a handmade hardwood desk my gf's dad made, its perfect for the tank, and super sturdy and overly large as well LOL so no issues with the dogs moving it with their tails or even making it wobble LOL
 
mboswell1982

mboswell1982

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now to just do an accurate price list, and start saving money and buying things LOL i wanna try an get all thsi by christmas, so i can start my cycle around new years :D
 
mboswell1982

mboswell1982

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Aqua Clear 70 Hang-On-Back Power Filter who knows anything about this? it was listed in 1990's build thread, and im trying to find out what anyone with experience with can tell me about it :p
 
rotarymagic

rotarymagic

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Originally Posted by mboswell1982
http:///forum/post/2844608
Aqua Clear 70 Hang-On-Back Power Filter who knows anything about this? it was listed in 1990's build thread, and im trying to find out what anyone with experience with can tell me about it :p
it can be modded into a fuge suitable only for a very small nano or pico.
 
whisk

whisk

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hey, while i dont have an answer to your aqua clear question, just wanted to wish you luck on your new nano. Sounds like you are doing the proper research to get the bad boy running.
 
mboswell1982

mboswell1982

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hmmmm, so the aqua clear wont owrk on my 20g long, well crappola, lol, and thanks whisk, i tend to research everything to death when it comes to this LOL, shoot, im researching for stuff we're planning 4-5 years down the road LOL
 
subielover

subielover

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A aquaclear 110 would be big enough for your tank
Also as far as water movement, in your tank I would go with 2 koralia 1's.
 
mboswell1982

mboswell1982

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ok, here's the list
1x 20g long tank - $25.00
1x Current USA nova sundial T5HO 30" 4x24W - $180.00
1x Glass holes 700 gph overflow kit - $65.00
1x 10g tank - $15.00
1x MD7 mag drive pump - $68.00
2x Koralia 1 powerheads - $43.00
20lbs live sand - $30.00
22lbs LR - $75.00
not too bad at all imo, what do u guys think?
 
1990jpyj

1990jpyj

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sound good to me. price isnt all that bad. arnt you doing to tanks that are 20g or did you decide against that?
 
mboswell1982

mboswell1982

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those have been changed to 79g tanks at the gf's orders LOL but, we cant do that til next summer, and i want a tank NOW lol, so, i talked her into letting me do a nano, and im just gonna turn a 20g long into a nano :D
 
subielover

subielover

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Originally Posted by mboswell1982
http:///forum/post/2845009
ok, here's the list
1x 20g long tank - $25.00
1x Current USA nova sundial T5HO 30" 4x24W - $180.00
1x Glass holes 700 gph overflow kit - $65.00
1x 10g tank - $15.00
1x MD7 mag drive pump - $68.00
2x Koralia 1 powerheads - $43.00
20lbs live sand - $30.00
22lbs LR - $75.00
not too bad at all imo, what do u guys think?
That looks good. Don't forget about a heater, refractometer, test kits, salt mix, and thermometer. Also you will need a cheapy powerhead and a extra small heater to mix the water. Also one or two 5 gallon buckets (got mine from lowe's) are vital as well. HTH
 
stanlalee

stanlalee

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Originally Posted by mboswell1982
http:///forum/post/2844340
should i also do the Reef Octopus BH 100SS Hang on Back Protein Skimmer? or is a skimmer needed?
since your setting up a sump there is no reason to do a hang on skimmer. You dont REALLY need a skimmer but if your going thru the trouble of a sump seems like you'd want one (at least make a skimmer compartment incase you change your mind, just make sure its big enough. this will make your fuge section small with a 10g sump (what I have for a sump)but its worth it. consider using a return pump with the smallest demensions possible thats reliable and big enough to use and make the return pump area of the sump just big enough to fit it to maximize fuge space (MD7 is relatively large and $$$). Not that big a deal because no matter what you do the fuge will be small using a 10g. Sump skimmers AquaEuro PS55 or Octopus NW110 (simular skimmers, same design, different pumps, slightly different demensions. aquaeuro's a little cheaper if your strapped) are both in the price range of the BH100SS.
dont waste your money and time on an AquaClear or any hang on mechanical filter if your going to do a sump. your overflow has a sponge that will trap debri, you can use a filter sock to catch debri, you can put media in media bags or mechanical foam between the sump dividers but in general debri that makes its way into the overflow doesn't make it back into the tank. If you leave that out and buy a cheaper return pump (like a ViaAqua for half the price of a MD7, slimmer and just as reliable. trust me I have 6 of them two and 3yrs old and never had one fail or not start when used as a return pump) you almost have saved enough on that for the skimmer.
 
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