2.5 gallon nano - Aquarium Advice

aquazen · 04-24-2008, 10:51 PM

I've been toying with the idea of starting a 2.5 gallon nano marine tank. What light source would one use?

**roka64** · 04-25-2008, 09:18 AM

I'm going to move this to the nano section. I think you will get better advice there.

**melosu58** · 04-25-2008, 11:20 AM

Maybe something like this

Small & Desktop Aquarium Lighting: Galaxy & Palm Compact Fluorescent Lights

aquazen · 04-25-2008, 12:32 PM

I've seen the Aqualight mini that I think will work. It's 9 watts full spec, and 9 watts actinic. Only issue is that I'm not sure if it will get too hot sitting on top of a 2.5 gallon tank. It would be nice if there was a bendable arm like the one melosu suggested. Has anyone had any issues with this fixture getting hot?

Actually getting a bit sad. Need to break down my 40 gallon tank for my move 2 months from now, but I don't wanna give up keeping my fish!

neilanh · 04-25-2008, 12:44 PM

catalina aquariums sells a 2x13W 12" PC fixture, that I run on a 2.5g FW nano with no real heating issues. might be worth looking into.

**melosu58** · 04-25-2008, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aquazen

but I don't wanna give up keeping my fish!

Move it with you.

aquazen · 04-25-2008, 01:37 PM

I wish I could, but will have to move again in 1 year. By the time I cycle a 40 gallon, I will have 6 months to enjoy, and then break it down again! I figured this was the best time to downsize and experiment with a small system that's easy to relocate.

I'll check out the Catalina fixture. Thanks.

aquazen · 04-29-2008, 05:50 PM

neilanh, does the catalina fixture come with an acrylic/glass cover? I think I may pick up the 8" nano 2x13 watt fixture and a set of legs. I think it should fit snug over the 2.5 gallon AGA.

neilanh · 04-29-2008, 06:07 PM

No, no cover unforunately. Here's what that fixture looks like over a standard 2.5g tank. Don't mind the ugly water, aquasoil will do that upon initial fill.

aquazen · 04-29-2008, 08:09 PM

Are you sure that's the 12 inch hood? Maybe it's the 10? I measured out the 2.5 AGA, and it's exactly 12 inches across. Looks like about an inch on either side of the hood to the edge. Hrm... Either way, looks nice. I'll just have to keep the glass cover on the tank I guess. Any advice on where to find a small adjustable heater? I'm hoping to find one small enough to place in my Aquaclear 50 (which will end up being a make-shift sump!).

04-24-2008, 10:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
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04-25-2008, 09:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
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04-25-2008, 11:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 11,273 Images: 73	Maybe something like this Small & Desktop Aquarium Lighting: Galaxy & Palm Compact Fluorescent Lights __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

04-25-2008, 12:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
aquazen Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NC, USA Posts: 350 Images: 2	I've seen the Aqualight mini that I think will work. It's 9 watts full spec, and 9 watts actinic. Only issue is that I'm not sure if it will get too hot sitting on top of a 2.5 gallon tank. It would be nice if there was a bendable arm like the one melosu suggested. Has anyone had any issues with this fixture getting hot? Actually getting a bit sad. Need to break down my 40 gallon tank for my move 2 months from now, but I don't wanna give up keeping my fish! __________________ Peace is in the art of creation.

04-25-2008, 12:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
neilanh MTS Advocate Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,515 Images: 15	catalina aquariums sells a 2x13W 12" PC fixture, that I run on a 2.5g FW nano with no real heating issues. might be worth looking into. __________________ ~Neilan In the DC Metro Area? Check out GWAPA Look, I have a My Info Page! Where's yours? Useful Links: Vote for AA, Nitrogen Cycle, Fishless Cycling, Articles, Acronym List

04-25-2008, 01:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
aquazen Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NC, USA Posts: 350 Images: 2	I wish I could, but will have to move again in 1 year. By the time I cycle a 40 gallon, I will have 6 months to enjoy, and then break it down again! I figured this was the best time to downsize and experiment with a small system that's easy to relocate. I'll check out the Catalina fixture. Thanks. __________________ Peace is in the art of creation.

04-29-2008, 05:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
aquazen Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NC, USA Posts: 350 Images: 2	neilanh, does the catalina fixture come with an acrylic/glass cover? I think I may pick up the 8" nano 2x13 watt fixture and a set of legs. I think it should fit snug over the 2.5 gallon AGA. __________________ Peace is in the art of creation.

04-29-2008, 06:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
neilanh MTS Advocate Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,515 Images: 15	No, no cover unforunately. Here's what that fixture looks like over a standard 2.5g tank. Don't mind the ugly water, aquasoil will do that upon initial fill. __________________ ~Neilan In the DC Metro Area? Check out GWAPA Look, I have a My Info Page! Where's yours? Useful Links: Vote for AA, Nitrogen Cycle, Fishless Cycling, Articles, Acronym List

04-29-2008, 08:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
aquazen Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NC, USA Posts: 350 Images: 2	Are you sure that's the 12 inch hood? Maybe it's the 10? I measured out the 2.5 AGA, and it's exactly 12 inches across. Looks like about an inch on either side of the hood to the edge. Hrm... Either way, looks nice. I'll just have to keep the glass cover on the tank I guess. Any advice on where to find a small adjustable heater? I'm hoping to find one small enough to place in my Aquaclear 50 (which will end up being a make-shift sump!). __________________ Peace is in the art of creation.

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