How small can I go?

novahobbies

novahobbies

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Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/2950946
One of my all time favorites is from C Est Ma on another site.
5.5 gallon, no filtration other than the live rock and sand. She had a pair of Green Banded Gobies that were constantly having young. There was a plate coral propagation site on one of here rocks that would put out a new plate coral once in a while. She was to me the consumate let the tank and critters do what they do reefer, always amazed at what was going on good or bad with the critters in her tank.

Wow that's beautiful! But....if there's no filtration, what's that filter uptake tube doing in the right side of the tank??
The reason I'm asking is 'cause I've always been tempted to do a completely natural tank like that. No filter, just LR, LS, weekly water change, and a powerhead for movement. It's interesting to see someone elses' take on this subject!
 
spanko

spanko

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I apologize Novahobbies, I got this tank mixed up with another I know of. C est ma does have a Penguin Bio Wheel filter of the back. Here is her description;
"Well, all I know is that it's a Penguin "mini." I got it with a biowheel, which I didn't remove until some months ago. (Now all the talk on the ultimate-answer-to-nitrates thread (or whatever the heck it's called) has me less sure than ever about biowheels...) I do use the Penquin mini filter cartridges, which I change weekly...Like everything else I do, I have good intentions to switch to something cheaper and better--say, just filter floss, e.g.--but have yet to get around to it. I don't know, I kind of like the idea that the cartridge comes with a little carbon in it, and I think it probably stays fresh since I change it so often. The filter box itself is full of sponges and feather dusters."
 
debbie

debbie

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That is some beautiful tank for sure. A couple of questions though.
What kind of light fixture is on that tank ??
How many pounds of rock is in the tank??
Love everything about its espcially the rics......
 
spanko

spanko

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Satellite 20", 40W fixture. Sitting on a PVC home made stand.
Here if you wish to read about it google this.
My humble 5.5g, I almost hope no one looks... :)
 
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