5 1/2 Nano Diary

[nygel]

how much did you pay for that light/ whats the brandname. (i'm putting together a 5.5 and currently have my old 10 gallon light on it, want something more like what you have.)

 

[schadiest1]

Otter,
I do have a glass top, cuz gobies like to jump. I have a rusty goby in the tank now.
I upgraded my lighting because I want to do a few easy SPS corals and some bright colored zoos.
I am using a skimmer because of the SPS corals, they need pristine water conditions.

 

[schadiest1]

Originally Posted by nYgel
how much did you pay for that light/ whats the brandname. (i'm putting together a 5.5 and currently have my old 10 gallon light on it, want something more like what you have.)
The light is a K2 Viper 70w Halide, and unless you get the new model, you don't want it. The old model which I have, has had nothing but bad reviews. My bulb is out already, in under a week. I bought it used for $115 shipped.
I have a new light on the way. It's a 70w metal halide retrofit kit. I'll get pics posted when I get it hooked up.

 

[schadiest1]

New Lighting.

 

[schadiest1]

Random Pics

 

[schadiest1]

New aquascaping.

 

[oak]

What brand is your retrofit and how much did it cost and looking good so far.

Thanks

 

[schadiest1]

It's a kit that a guy builds and sells. I paid $140 for it and it came with a Ushio 14k bulb. I've seen the bulb alone retail for $69.99

 

[schadiest1]

Rusty Goby

King of the janitor crew

 

[bill109]

nice.. what is the king of the janitor crew?
btw is tht t for fish and inverts?

 

[v8eater]

Have you had a problem with water Temperature? That much light on that little tank and I didnt see any fans to move heat throught the canopy unless I missed something. Just Curious.

 

[oak]

Nice little cleaner shrimp you have.

 

[schadiest1]

Bill,
The bristle worm I have, he is huge and is a great tank cleaner.

 

[bill109]

Originally Posted by Schadiest1
Bill,
The bristle worm I have, he is huge and is a great tank cleaner.
very nice
cant wait to see some coral in it... ne updates?

 

[gregghia]

Schadiest what kind of heater do you have in that tank... I want to make a DIY nano and looking for heat!

 

[schadiest1]

Originally Posted by gregghia
Schadiest what kind of heater do you have in that tank... I want to make a DIY nano and looking for heat!
I just use a cheap one from Pet Quarters, only cost about $10 and works fine.

 

[schadiest1]

Finally got some updated tank shots,

 

[schadiest1]

 

[lovin_life]

wats th4e yellow and orange thing?

 

[schadiest1]

Originally Posted by LoViN_LiFe
wats th4e yellow and orange thing?
They are montipora capricornis (SPS) corals.