PEZenfuego's 4 gallon Pico Tank Diary

[pezenfuego]

It fluctuates soooo much. We currently have no heater (it's broken) but I guess new turf is more important. in any case, I have the heater cranked up and the controller set at 80 degrees. It keeps the temperature perfectly stable and without it, I'd be screwed.

 

[pezenfuego]

I'm looking at lights right now. It's never too early to look! I really like the way this one looks and the fact that it is remote controlled. But I need to read more reviews first. http://www.ledwholesalers.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=702

 

[snakeblitz33]

Yeah, that's the one that I would get for your tank. But, I would get wider optics than 30 degrees.... 60 to 80 would be more ideal, else you will have to hang it practically from the ceiling in order to not burn your corals.

 

[pezenfuego]

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Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/393113/pezenfuegos-4-gallon-pico-tank-diary/100#post_3498739
Yeah, that's the one that I would get for your tank. But, I would get wider optics than 30 degrees.... 60 to 80 would be more ideal, else you will have to hang it practically from the ceiling in order to not burn your corals.
Sweet, the LED guy saw my post! I'll look into that. Thanks for the advice

 

[pezenfuego]

What do you think of this one? http://www.rapidled.com/12-led-par38-bulb-mixed-color-with-uv/ I would go with 80 degrees.

 

[snakeblitz33]

I like the rapid Led one but it doesnt come with a remote! lol

 

[pezenfuego]

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Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/393113/pezenfuegos-4-gallon-pico-tank-diary/100#post_3498750
I like the rapid Led one but it doesnt come with a remote! lol
Haha. I'll keep looking. I have until Christmas. I need to find a fixture as well, but with this bulb, that should not be too challenging.

 

[snakeblitz33]

If you can find one with neutral whites, royal blues and a couple UV's, you'd be in there!
It may be good to make your own little unit....

 

[pezenfuego]

I can't find one...
Meka Leka Hi Meka Heiny Ho
Meka Leka Hi Meka Chany Ho
I wish I could find this bulb.
Long Live Jambi
I am looking at this fixture currently. Do you think it would look good on this particular tank? I like the goose neck, that gives me a lot of control over how high the lamp is from the tank. That way I can light acclimate to an extent and can maximize the amount of light my corals get without frying them. Obviously I would get 1 and not 2.

 

[snakeblitz33]

O0oo0o0oooOOoooo I like it.

 

[smallreef]

I like the Boost gooseneck lamps...and bulbs...

 

[gemmy]

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Originally Posted by smallreef http:///t/393113/pezenfuegos-4-gallon-pico-tank-diary/100#post_3498893
I like the Boost gooseneck lamps...and bulbs...
Me too!!

 

[pezenfuego]

I added an upflow filter, but the pump on it was too small. I'll have to use calculus to determine the minimum gph needed for this tank
In reality, I really need to figure something out. This pump hardly fits in the compartment as it is...
I will post pictures later, but it isn't too exciting.

 

[pezenfuego]

-_-

 

[snakeblitz33]

Looking good.

 

[gemmy]

Looks like everything is progressing nicely.

 

[pezenfuego]

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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///t/393113/pezenfuegos-4-gallon-pico-tank-diary/100#post_3499888
Looks like everything is progressing nicely.
But there's still ammonia =(
I'm unsure why it isn't going away. Surely some of it has gone toward creating nitrates. I have undoubtedly added more than than 0.25 ppm. Perhaps this is a false reading. There is also a VERY little amount of algae growth on the glass.

 

[gemmy]

My mason jar took FOREVER to cycle.

 

[pezenfuego]

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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///t/393113/pezenfuegos-4-gallon-pico-tank-diary/100#post_3499902
My mason jar took FOREVER to cycle.
Haha, thanks for sharing that, it makes me feel a bit better. The weird thing is that I really don't look forward to adding things much at all. For some reason, I just want this to hurry up and cycle.

 

[smallreef]

Im just wondering....
why do you need a nightlight???