10 gallon project-starting now!

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discus4everGrl

Superstar Fish
#61
May 24, 2005
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ok, this tank has been up for almost a month and ahalf without any major problems. (knocks on wood) I have only lost one dwarf hermit and I still swear that weird thing in the hole on my rock got him, but don't called me paranoid.

I have currently-
11lbs lr
crushed coral
one powerhead
2 true percs
2 peppermint shrimp
2 margarita snails
about 6 hermits of various sizes
1 emerald crab

I am happy to report that my crab hasn't bothered anyone, he's actually more like a true hermit - always stays in his little nook.

My tank still looks boring to me - what should I do. I am considering a light upgrade and adding some corals, but I plan on moving in a couple months although it will just be a local move. Would it be a bad idea to add corals if I'm moving?
 

1979camaro

1979camaro

Ultimate Fish
#63
Oct 22, 2002
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no reason not to add the corals now...especially for a ten minute move

first thing you need to do is decide what kind of corals you want...im thinking your tank is a ten gallon so softies would be an excellent choice. for that you will probably want PC lighting
 

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supahtim

Large Fish
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Jun 30, 2003
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don't forget about T-5's. although i've never owned this kind of lighting myself, many people are saying that they are much better than PC's. they produce less heat, consume less electricity, and they're brighter.
 

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wayne

Elite Fish
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Oct 22, 2002
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They are very nice, but there's no point buying new lights if what you have is adequate, plus a 10 is a little short for putting T5's on as I think the minimium lengh is about 18, 20 inches. I would get the 96 watts and get zo's , yellow polyps and let them go. Just 3 or 4 types, not a fruit stall display
 

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