Newbie 10 gallon Nano

[brooklynfish]

I get so annoyed by people asking for replies... no offense...

It gets on my nerves also. Its just that if we don't, then the thread will "die".

 

[brooklynfish]

S, I thought some more about stocking options and I was thinking about something like a clown and 1-2 damsels. Would this be alright?

 

[Lotus]

I think three fish that size is going to be too much for your tank. I think two fish is about the maxium. If you want corals, you'll need to keep your bioload low to help with nitrates.

 

[brooklynfish]

Thanks. This is just a random ques. Is there really a max # of corals that you can put in a tank?

lol....I'm only asking this b/c of Cichlid-Man's thread on his 10gal. nano.

 

[Cichlid-Man]

As many as you can fit in the space you have? Its what i would say. Of course you must consider each coral, as some release sweeper tentacles at night that could sting and harm other coral. Even during the day, not all coral can sit right next to each other. I don't really think coral realese wastes though (or at least not a lot?) so its not like its overloading your bioload.

 

[Lotus]

Yep, there's really no limit to the number of corals you can have. However, you should be careful with what you put in there, especially as it's a small tank. A large leather, for example, could negatively affect LPS you have. Some corals just get too big for a small tank, so think about that when you're choosing, too. Also, bear in mind that while you can mix soft corals and LPS, mixing SPS with corals that prefer a nutrient-rich tank will put one set of corals at a disadvantage.

 

[brooklynfish]

I went on Aquariumguys today and I saw a 12 gallon Aquapod. It looks cool and it comes with filter, 2x27w and 160 gph pump. Does anyone have this and is willing to comment on it?I'm going to start looking for retrofits for it.

 

[Lotus]

The Aquapods are pretty nice. Did you decide on which corals you want yet? If you're not going for SPS, the Aquapod will work for other corals. If you want an all-in-one system, get one that's already set up with MH lighting. There's no point in spending that kind of money then replacing the lighting.

 

[brooklynfish]

thanks. I was planning on replacing the lighting on it the 12 (I'm kind of young and my Mom doesn't want me upgrading a larger one BUT I'll look into it). I might change out the 27w ballast for 32w or 40w ones. Not sure I want to spend the money on them until I get the Pod and take a look at it. Has anyone had any experence in changing the ballasts in an Aquapod?

 

[brooklynfish]

Heres the link to my aquqpod options
Aquapod Kits and Aquapod Stands from Current USA
The link to the ballasts I might be upgrading to:
32 & 40 Watt Current Raw Power Compact Ballast Model No: LC 12014T Part 1763

 

[brooklynfish]

Wow! Theres a thread on nano reef .com ( [Aquapod 12] mods! Let's see em! - Nano-Reef.com Forums has some awosome mods for the 12! Theres are 4 unused chambers on the hood that there will be water flowing through. Because its summer (almost), heat is going to be a HUGE issue. So, heres what i'm planning:

Switch out the 35w 230gph pump with a MJ 20w 235gph pump

Add a computer fan to the feeding door (using a 9w adapter)

Running live rock rubble in one of the chambers

Using carbon and different chemicals (as needed)

Last but not least...Removing the ballasts from the hood. ( I'll save the retrofits for the future)

Another great link....
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthre...threadid=809681

Any comments?

 

[brooklynfish]

The list has changed a bit:

chamber #1- live rock rubble
#2-heater
#3-cheato(What is this?)
#4- More Rubble

No protien skimmer.

 

[brooklynfish]

I just realized that current sells a Aquapod 12 with a 70w 14,000 MH instead of 2x27w PC's. Would this enable me to keep a larger selection of corals?

 

[Cichlid-Man]

Definently. MH will open up your selections. And a 70w should be good for a 10gal. You won't be having like a supernova in your tank like me (overkill). 14k is a good spectrum as well, thats what i run in the 250w version.

 

[brooklynfish]

Do you really have a 250w over a ten gallon? Thats pretty crazy!

Would that be enough for LPS and SPS?

 

[Cichlid-Man]

Yes i do.

LPS for sure, most if not all SPS but start with the easier ones like Montis. I learned the hard way.

 

[brooklynfish]

Cool! However, this entire tank is in the balance because I have no idea how much money i'm giong to get for graduation. I don't want to count my chickens before they hatch!

Graduation= 18 days(13 of which are school days)

 

[brooklynfish]

Aquapod 12 w/ pc's=$120
Aquapod 12 w/ HQI= $250 (Metal halides cost about $130)

I wish aquariumguys would sell the HQI 12 version!

 

[brooklynfish]

Just a ques tion out of the blue (i don't want to start a new thread on it).
I it better to have a longer tank or a higher tank in terms of dimentions?

 

[1979camaro]

Longer and shallower is better for gas exchange and lighting.