3 gallon Pico Diary
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bayreefer
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Just added 8 lbs of Live rock from my 1 year old 10 gallon, and about an inches worth of sand, 3/4 from the same 10 gallon and 1/4 of dry aragonite
I was wondering though, how much of a cycle am I actually going to get?
I will post pics as soon as I can
(I have decided that this tank is dedicated to my dearly departed 10 gallon, RIP, or should I say pieces)
I was wondering though, how much of a cycle am I actually going to get?
I will post pics as soon as I can
(I have decided that this tank is dedicated to my dearly departed 10 gallon, RIP, or should I say pieces)
bayreefer
Member
Originally Posted by nissan577
http:///forum/post/3238539
in a week you should be good! to within the first week go and check your water params
Wow, thats fast!
http:///forum/post/3238539
Wow, thats fast!
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by bayreefer
http:///forum/post/3238541
Wow, thats fast!
WELL you are using all established stuff...right? So the worst that can happen is you stir something up.....if so it will filter out and do a water change
http:///forum/post/3238541
Wow, thats fast!
WELL you are using all established stuff...right? So the worst that can happen is you stir something up.....if so it will filter out and do a water change
meowzer
Moderator
BAY...I wouldn;t worry too much about a heater until you see how the temp is after a while.....3g's...you are probably gonna be looking at having to keep it cooler
Tank is nice...are you gonna add any more rock...to make any caves?
Even if you have no fish, caves (IMO) look nice
Tank is nice...are you gonna add any more rock...to make any caves?
Even if you have no fish, caves (IMO) look nice
bayreefer
Member
Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3239041
BAY...I wouldn;t worry too much about a heater until you see how the temp is after a while.....3g's...you are probably gonna be looking at having to keep it cooler
Tank is nice...are you gonna add any more rock...to make any caves?
Even if you have no fish, caves (IMO) look nice
Your probably right, it gets pretty hot here during the summer, and I had a hard enough time keeping my ten gallon cooled down
I didn't really think about caves for this one, but now you've got me thinking...
http:///forum/post/3239041
BAY...I wouldn;t worry too much about a heater until you see how the temp is after a while.....3g's...you are probably gonna be looking at having to keep it cooler
Tank is nice...are you gonna add any more rock...to make any caves?
Even if you have no fish, caves (IMO) look nice
Your probably right, it gets pretty hot here during the summer, and I had a hard enough time keeping my ten gallon cooled down
I didn't really think about caves for this one, but now you've got me thinking...
socalnano24
Active Member
Originally Posted by bayreefer
http:///forum/post/3238565
Hey Nissan, What size heater are you using in your pico?
I have a 10 W "flat" heater in my 5 gallon pico, it keeps it above room temperature, but doesn't do alot beyond that. My tank stays around 74 which seems to be fine for everything in the tank. I will probably take it out during the summer
http:///forum/post/3238565
Hey Nissan, What size heater are you using in your pico?
I have a 10 W "flat" heater in my 5 gallon pico, it keeps it above room temperature, but doesn't do alot beyond that. My tank stays around 74 which seems to be fine for everything in the tank. I will probably take it out during the summer
bayreefer
Member
Originally Posted by SocalNano24
http:///forum/post/3239082
I have a 10 W "flat" heater in my 5 gallon pico, it keeps it above room temperature, but doesn't do alot beyond that. My tank stays around 74 which seems to be fine for everything in the tank. I will probably take it out during the summer
Mine is currently at 72, so even that would help
I was looking at the Hydor mini 15 watt, maybe just like you I can take it out during the summer
(I may even have to get a fan for the summer)
http:///forum/post/3239082
I have a 10 W "flat" heater in my 5 gallon pico, it keeps it above room temperature, but doesn't do alot beyond that. My tank stays around 74 which seems to be fine for everything in the tank. I will probably take it out during the summer
Mine is currently at 72, so even that would help
I was looking at the Hydor mini 15 watt, maybe just like you I can take it out during the summer
(I may even have to get a fan for the summer)
socalnano24
Active Member
Originally Posted by bayreefer
http:///forum/post/3239166
Mine is currently at 72, so even that would help
I was looking at the Hydor mini 15 watt, maybe just like you I can take it out during the summer
(I may even have to get a fan for the summer)
Yeah I am not sure what I'll be doing for the summer... I'm considering getting a small plug in ac for my place since they don't have AC near the beach here.
On another tank temp note, I covered two sides of my tank (back and side against the wall) with foam stock (Poster board) to avoid excessive temperature fluctuation. (this can be done on the bottom as well)
http:///forum/post/3239166
Mine is currently at 72, so even that would help
I was looking at the Hydor mini 15 watt, maybe just like you I can take it out during the summer
(I may even have to get a fan for the summer)
Yeah I am not sure what I'll be doing for the summer... I'm considering getting a small plug in ac for my place since they don't have AC near the beach here.
On another tank temp note, I covered two sides of my tank (back and side against the wall) with foam stock (Poster board) to avoid excessive temperature fluctuation. (this can be done on the bottom as well)