Starting a Nano tank

rotarymagic

rotarymagic

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Originally Posted by Tang Master
http:///forum/post/2768276
So, for starters, the thing I need help on the most is finding a filter. what kind would I use. also, what is the link to the ADA tanks again?
adana-usa.com for the tanks...
I don't know if I can post links to other vendors regarding lighting, but it doesn't appear this site sells T5HO lights or accessories.
a 24inch Current USA sundial T5HO 4x24w has LED moonlights, 4 bulbs (2x10,000k, 2xactinic) fans, individual reflectors. not a bad fixture for I think they run like $190 brand new with bulbs if you look hard enough. That'd be a great fixture for a 24inch ADA tank. Should come with legs too...
I dunno how complicated you wanna make this, I'd personally drill it and hide equipment or do that false wall for simplicity.
 
tang master

tang master

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oh yeah, you cant post links to other vendors, I forgot. That light in the pic you posted, what kind it it/where would you get one? thanks for the link.
 
rotarymagic

rotarymagic

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Originally Posted by Tang Master
http:///forum/post/2768301
oh yeah, you cant post links to other vendors, I forgot. That light in the pic you posted, what kind it it/where would you get one? thanks for the link.
Looks like a K2 viper 150w or 70w...
 
rotarymagic

rotarymagic

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Originally Posted by Tang Master
http:///forum/post/2768362
Does anyone know roughly how much it costs to run a 150w metal halide per month?
get the T5s because with the MH you might need a chiller and when a chiller clicks on, thats what really hits your electric bill... T5 bulbs last way longer too. The only thing you lose with the T5s is the shimmering/shadow effect of a MH.
 
rotarymagic

rotarymagic

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Originally Posted by Tang Master
http:///forum/post/2769011
But do you know how much it costs roughly to run a MH? There is no heat problems where I live.lol!
I'm sure it'd be like $10 a month or less. the T5ho is cheaper in regards to bulbs, longevity, the fixture itself (new), electricity, and typically no need for a chiller. you can hang a T5ho fixture to keep it off the rim of the glass.
 
tang master

tang master

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But Mh's are most like the sun and are best for clams and sps. I dont know, I am thinking of getting just a nanocube my first time around, just to get the feel for the nano hobby. You know, just like a plug n' play system. My second system would most likely be an ADA though.
 
subielover

subielover

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Originally Posted by Tang Master
http:///forum/post/2769181
But Mh's are most like the sun and are best for clams and sps. I dont know, I am thinking of getting just a nanocube my first time around, just to get the feel for the nano hobby. You know, just like a plug n' play system. My second system would most likely be an ADA though.
I was just on ADA's site, I don't see how you could build a system for $300. Maybe the 7 gallon but that is tiny.
 
subielover

subielover

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Check out some of the diary threads on here, the "cheapocubes" look pretty good to me

Sure it would be nice to have an ADA tank, but c'mon for a lot less money you can still have a nice setup. Good luck and be sure to start a diary thread once you choose your tank
 
rotarymagic

rotarymagic

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Originally Posted by subielover
http:///forum/post/2769188
I was just on ADA's site, I don't see how you could build a system for $300. Maybe the 7 gallon but that is tiny.
I did the price list break down, how much more simple does it need to get? AND MY LIST INCLUDED LIVEROCK AND SAND!!!!!
Do you I need to waste money just to prove a point that I can build a cheap, BADASS ADA tank?
 
rotarymagic

rotarymagic

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Do a 24g aquapod HQI price break down before and after liverock at my $2/lb and livesand all for $30 for apples to apples comparisons AND dont forget the cost of a chiller that you have to buy for that HQI.
 
tang master

tang master

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Originally Posted by Rotarymagic
http:///forum/post/2769378
I did the price list break down, how much more simple does it need to get? AND MY LIST INCLUDED LIVEROCK AND SAND!!!!!
Do you I need to waste money just to prove a point that I can build a cheap, BADASS ADA tank?
Yeah, you probaly do.lol.
 
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