lovin_life
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did u use the same every thing that came with it?did u add any thing?was it hard?y did u shut it down?srry lots of ?s
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my new little pico
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demartini
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Originally Posted by fishboy52
is this the same tank as yours http://www.*****.com/Assets/product_...077388225C.jpg
thanks
yea that is the same tank. As to your list, I dont see how you can fit that many corals in that small of a tank. The xenia will quickly take over the tank. I also dont think it would be a good idea to put sea horses in them. And i dont think that the led moon lights would be bright enough to change the color.
Originally Posted by LoViN_LiFe
did u use the same every thing that came with it?did u add any thing?was it hard?y did u shut it down?srry lots of ?s lol
In the filter I took out one of the sponges and just left a small strip of carbon filter pad. You could also add very small pieces of LR in the filter. Other than that, everything was that same. The onlything that was hard was keeping up on the top offs and keeping it clean. The tank is so small that it was hard to go into it to scrape the walls. Other than those issues, the reason we took it down was because our lfs never got a sexy shimp, and that was one of the main reasons we set up the tank in the first place.
is this the same tank as yours http://www.*****.com/Assets/product_...077388225C.jpg
thanks
yea that is the same tank. As to your list, I dont see how you can fit that many corals in that small of a tank. The xenia will quickly take over the tank. I also dont think it would be a good idea to put sea horses in them. And i dont think that the led moon lights would be bright enough to change the color.
Originally Posted by LoViN_LiFe
did u use the same every thing that came with it?did u add any thing?was it hard?y did u shut it down?srry lots of ?s lol
In the filter I took out one of the sponges and just left a small strip of carbon filter pad. You could also add very small pieces of LR in the filter. Other than that, everything was that same. The onlything that was hard was keeping up on the top offs and keeping it clean. The tank is so small that it was hard to go into it to scrape the walls. Other than those issues, the reason we took it down was because our lfs never got a sexy shimp, and that was one of the main reasons we set up the tank in the first place.
fishboy52
Member
ya i didn't think the xenia would be a wise choice so instead of .8 i'm get a 2.5 but i'm going to need more lighting would this light be okay to keep the same coral exept the xenia (any more that would not be a good choice)
10 WATT MINI COMPACT FLUORESCENT - 50/50
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ITEM # 54110
UPC # 0 9631654110 9
Dimensions: 6.25" x 1.75" x 1.75"
Mini-Compact Fluorescent Lamps are designed to be used where space is limited and powerful lighting is desired. Fits into standard, medium-base lamp sockets.
ColorMax is ideal for freshwater aquariums
50/50 is perfect for freshwater and saltwater aquariums- 50% 10,000K Daylight, 50% Actinic 03 Blue
Low operating temperature
6,000 hour life
the only thing that i don't understand is what type of socket does it need can't find one.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ITEM # 54110
UPC # 0 9631654110 9
Dimensions: 6.25" x 1.75" x 1.75"
Mini-Compact Fluorescent Lamps are designed to be used where space is limited and powerful lighting is desired. Fits into standard, medium-base lamp sockets.
ColorMax is ideal for freshwater aquariums
50/50 is perfect for freshwater and saltwater aquariums- 50% 10,000K Daylight, 50% Actinic 03 Blue
Low operating temperature
6,000 hour life
the only thing that i don't understand is what type of socket does it need can't find one.
bojik
Member
Originally Posted by fishboy52
ya i didn't think the xenia would be a wise choice so instead of .8 i'm get a 2.5 but i'm going to need more lighting would this light be okay to keep the same coral exept the xenia (any more that would not be a good choice)
10 WATT MINI COMPACT FLUORESCENT - 50/50
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ITEM # 54110
UPC # 0 9631654110 9
Dimensions: 6.25" x 1.75" x 1.75"
Mini-Compact Fluorescent Lamps are designed to be used where space is limited and powerful lighting is desired. Fits into standard, medium-base lamp sockets.
ColorMax is ideal for freshwater aquariums
50/50 is perfect for freshwater and saltwater aquariums- 50% 10,000K Daylight, 50% Actinic 03 Blue
Low operating temperature
6,000 hour life
the only thing that i don't understand is what type of socket does it need can't find one.
Screw in incandescent socket. Think house light socket. IE for lamps.
EDIT: they also make a large version of that bulb too. I don't remember the wattage on it but its quite a bit bigger.
ya i didn't think the xenia would be a wise choice so instead of .8 i'm get a 2.5 but i'm going to need more lighting would this light be okay to keep the same coral exept the xenia (any more that would not be a good choice)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ITEM # 54110
UPC # 0 9631654110 9
Dimensions: 6.25" x 1.75" x 1.75"
Mini-Compact Fluorescent Lamps are designed to be used where space is limited and powerful lighting is desired. Fits into standard, medium-base lamp sockets.
ColorMax is ideal for freshwater aquariums
50/50 is perfect for freshwater and saltwater aquariums- 50% 10,000K Daylight, 50% Actinic 03 Blue
Low operating temperature
6,000 hour life
the only thing that i don't understand is what type of socket does it need can't find one.
Screw in incandescent socket. Think house light socket. IE for lamps.
EDIT: they also make a large version of that bulb too. I don't remember the wattage on it but its quite a bit bigger.
lovin_life
Member
what kind of corals and things could i keep in it?
mushroomss
Member
wow insanely nice pico
jlbubbles
New Member
hey demartini, i noticed you got ride of all that red slime from ur other tank. I was just wondering how you did it and how long did it take to get ride if it. I am starting to get it a little not ontop of the sand but on the sides between the sand and the glass on the bottom of the tank. Just wanted your input on that since you have experienced its evilness. :help:
thanks
thanks
use dgs
Member
I never knew you could run such a small SW tank. I looked further into and found this dudes tank, its insane for only 2 gallons! http://www.melevsreef.com/pico.html
The pic all the way at the bottom is nuts.
The pic all the way at the bottom is nuts.
demartini
Active Member
Originally Posted by JLbubbles
hey demartini, i noticed you got ride of all that red slime from ur other tank. I was just wondering how you did it and how long did it take to get ride if it. I am starting to get it a little not ontop of the sand but on the sides between the sand and the glass on the bottom of the tank. Just wanted your input on that since you have experienced its evilness. :help:
thanks
if you read my last post at then end of the thread it tells you what i did and how long it took.
hey demartini, i noticed you got ride of all that red slime from ur other tank. I was just wondering how you did it and how long did it take to get ride if it. I am starting to get it a little not ontop of the sand but on the sides between the sand and the glass on the bottom of the tank. Just wanted your input on that since you have experienced its evilness. :help:
thanks
if you read my last post at then end of the thread it tells you what i did and how long it took.
demartini
Active Member
Originally Posted by Use dgs
I never knew you could run such a small SW tank. I looked further into and found this dudes tank, its insane for only 2 gallons! http://www.melevsreef.com/pico.html
The pic all the way at the bottom is nuts.
WOW! I love that tank...so cool! That makes me want to start up a 2g.
I never knew you could run such a small SW tank. I looked further into and found this dudes tank, its insane for only 2 gallons! http://www.melevsreef.com/pico.html
The pic all the way at the bottom is nuts.
WOW! I love that tank...so cool! That makes me want to start up a 2g.
coral keeper
Active Member
How is your little tank doing?
reefkprz
Active Member
Originally Posted by DeMartini
i ended up taking it down. The corals did great in my pico, but it got dirty really fast and i constantly had to top off throughout the day because the evaporation rate was crazy!
thats the same reason I broke down my 2.5 as fun as it was to look at and set up it was just a pain in the backside to keep stable.
i ended up taking it down. The corals did great in my pico, but it got dirty really fast and i constantly had to top off throughout the day because the evaporation rate was crazy!
thats the same reason I broke down my 2.5 as fun as it was to look at and set up it was just a pain in the backside to keep stable.
cpbirds407
Member
Originally Posted by DeMartini
i ended up taking it down. The corals did great in my pico, but it got dirty really fast and i constantly had to top off throughout the day because the evaporation rate was crazy!
I have mine that I'm almost had it with it!!! It gets so full of algae and insanely hard to clean! ...here is a pic
i ended up taking it down. The corals did great in my pico, but it got dirty really fast and i constantly had to top off throughout the day because the evaporation rate was crazy!
I have mine that I'm almost had it with it!!! It gets so full of algae and insanely hard to clean! ...here is a pic
ob1
New Member
Originally Posted by DeMartini
its really not hard. just top off in the morning, afternoon, and night. I keep a water-bottle full of salt water, so my top offs are easy. i do a water change once a week...when i get my sexy shrimp i'll do two changes a week. It's so small that it's not a hassle...if you make one, post a pic of it!
This must be a typo... you wouldn't be topping of with saltwater would you? I understand why you took it down. Tiny tanks are sooooo.. hard to keep.
its really not hard. just top off in the morning, afternoon, and night. I keep a water-bottle full of salt water, so my top offs are easy. i do a water change once a week...when i get my sexy shrimp i'll do two changes a week. It's so small that it's not a hassle...if you make one, post a pic of it!
This must be a typo... you wouldn't be topping of with saltwater would you? I understand why you took it down. Tiny tanks are sooooo.. hard to keep.