2.5 --> 10

[Cichlid-Man]

So i've decided to upgrade my 2.5gal to a 10gal. Not much of an upgrade but i aquired a free 10gal and had it sitting around so why not? Much much more room.

I'll be using all of the LR/substrate from the 2.5 (plus some) and the filter. I'll probably be going with a 70w MH retrofit/DIY for lighting. Yes i said a MH on a 10gal.

What i'm not sure about is a good powerhead(s) that would give me good flow but not be very bulky. Thinking about a Hydor Koralia #1 + MaxiJet 900 combo? Or just a Maxi Jet 900? Suggestions please.

Can't think of anything else i need...

 

[MrBungle]

sounds doe boy fresh if you ask me. I personally would start with 2 PH's, 1 in each back corner. MH over a 10g shouldnt be too bad, I dont know how they guys with MH over 2.5g's on nano-reef do it

 

[Cichlid-Man]

I've thought about a 150w fixture acctually. Better choice of bulbs and it gives me the option of putting it over a larger tank later if i wanted.

 

[CoolWaters]

just a maxi-jet 900 should be fine.

Hydor Koralia in a 10g is pushing it. its going to stir up a lot of sand and LR dieoff.

your going to add more LR right?

70w under 10g is pretty good but seen 400w under 20g before...

 

[Cichlid-Man]

Yes i am going to add more LR and possibly more Substrate.

 

[Helena21]

good luck matt! im trying to find a 70w for my 8gal atm

 

[Cichlid-Man]

I lied. I'm looking at a 20L now. Don't have the tank yet but have the space for a 20L and that gives me much more room. Gonna try and look around for a deal on a tank.

 

[Lotus]

LOL... soon it will be a 400g that you're looking for

 

[Cichlid-Man]

Oh no, my limit is about a 40gal. (will be looking for a 40 breeder soon) Just got rid of a 55gal tank, and don't want to go much bigger then that. Operating costs, maintaining costs kill me. Not to mention the 2.5gal tank spoiled me on Water changes.

I'm TRYING to keep the SW on a smaller scale.

 

[Lotus]

Why not just get a 40g breeder going now, and keep the 2.5 as a frag tank?

 

[Cichlid-Man]

Not sure, haha. Not sure if i'm ready to go big yet. I really enjoy these nano sized tanks.

 

[Lotus]

A 15g would be a great size, if you don't go for the 20 long. They're wider, and can make a nice aquascape. I don't know if they're commonly available, though. I have a bunch, but haven't seen them in stores.

 

[Cichlid-Man]

A 15g would be a great size, if you don't go for the 20 long. They're wider, and can make a nice aquascape. I don't know if they're commonly available, though. I have a bunch, but haven't seen them in stores.

24x12x12 ?

I've never seen them for sale around here. Hopefully heading to the LFS in a few hours...a 20L might follow me home.....with a couple of new frags. *crazysmil hahaha

 

[Lotus]

Yeah, that's the size. It has the same footprint as a 20 high, so getting lights/stands is easy.

A 20 long would be nice, too.

 

[Cichlid-Man]

Go big or go home right?

So typical aquarist, me, walks into the LFS. No 20 longs. They did have a 15 like you mentioned Lotus. Yet i walk out with a 30 Long.......how does that work?

 

[Lotus]

LOL. I guess you went way bigger than the 10g you originally thought about. At least with a 30g you could get some fish, if you're interested in them.

 

[Cichlid-Man]

I'd love to have a Flame Angel, always wanted one. But not sure what fish i'll go with yet. Looking forward to a few fish though.

First priority is coral.

 

[Katie217]

Get a clown

 

[TRe]

20g is a good budget size tank

 

[ram man]

Fridmani(sp) dotty backs are very nice coral safe fish. sixlines are also nice, if you get one add it last. There are pygmy angels and tons of goby/shrimp combos you could do. all the options make me want a bigger tank.