Shane's 20 gallon Nano

[buddha_red]

20g High tank
Stealth Heater 100W
(2) Koralia Water Circulation Nano Pumps 240 gph
Aquaclear 30 with live rock rubble
Nova Extreme T-5 Fixtures w/Lunar Lights 24" - 96 watts
30 lbs Aragonite sand
20 lbs live rock Fiji branch


Ocellaris Clown fish (Amphiprion ocellaris) x 2

Nassarius Snails (Nassarius sp.) x 5

Nerite Snails (Nerita sp.) x 2

Cerith Snails (Cerithium sp.) x 2

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Date 12/15/2008
Ammonia 0 ppm
Nitrite 0 ppm
Nitrate 0 ppm
PH 8.2
SG 1.024
Temp: 79.6F
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Once i can safely do so, i will be converting this FOWLR into a nano reef.
I just wanted to make an official thread here so i can begin to document post cycle issues. I just finished my cycle with live rock recently, so my tank is still very young. I will update this as time progresses.

 

[bawel]

Wow, converting to Nano eh??? Coolies , can't wait to see the progress

 

[buddha_red]

I wish i could start right away, but i know i can't... yet. I am staying busy by researching and learning all i can about the different lower light corals.
My favorite colors are red and yellow, it would be neat to find some poylps in those colors.

 

[buddha_red]

does anyone have any suggestions based on what my aquarium looks like on the topic of coral selection? I am looking for vibrant colors for the amount of light i have.

any suggestions are welcome

 

[FishCrazyBenBOMB]

Seems like your getting a good start, how much this all cost you for the entire setup?

 

[buddha_red]

20g High tank $FREE
Stealth Heater 100W $19.00
(2) Koralia Water Circulation Nano Pumps 240 gph $55.00
Nova Extreme T-5 Fixtures w/Lunar Lights 24" - 96 watts $157.00
Aquaclear 30 $40.00
75GPD RO DI filter $130.00
Saltwater Test Kit $17.00
Marine Depot Aquarium Refractometer $39.00
30 lbs Aragonite sand $24.00
22 lbs live rock Fiji branch $99.00

$580 for it all

 

[FishCrazyBenBOMB]

20g High tank $FREE
Stealth Heater 100W $19.00
(2) Koralia Water Circulation Nano Pumps 240 gph $55.00
Nova Extreme T-5 Fixtures w/Lunar Lights 24" - 96 watts $157.00
Aquaclear 30 $40.00
75GPD RO DI filter $130.00
Saltwater Test Kit $17.00
Marine Depot Aquarium Refractometer $39.00
30 lbs Aragonite sand $24.00
22 lbs live rock Fiji branch $99.00

$580 for it all

I guess it doesn't seem horribley bad. I was just wondering since I might set one up after my shrimp breeding and selling takes off.

 

[buddha_red]

Im excited about this tank. It has alot of potential. I just need some suggestions on corals that would look nice. Id like to find colors to compliment the clowns if possible.

 

[pat8you]

I would start with some zoanthids. They come in a ton of colors and are easy to care for. Will do well under that light.

 

[FishCrazyBenBOMB]

Well don't ask me man, the only thing I know about salt water tanks is the equipment you need, besides that I know nothing. Just curious about the price because I might get into some saltwater later on in the summer or next fall.

 

[buddha_red]

Ive been looking at zoas, they are indeed pretty. Im searching for good frags. I havent found anything local worth taking home. how do they handle being shipped?

 

[buddha_red]

Well don't ask me man, the only thing I know about salt water tanks is the equipment you need, besides that I know nothing. Just curious about the price because I might get into some saltwater later on in the summer or next fall.

Im Mr. Questions, was worth a shot!

 

[FishCrazyBenBOMB]

Lol, it never hurts

 

[Ziggy953]

Zoas do very well when shipped. I've had them overnighted as well as regular mailed to me with no issues. I've never lost one from shipping.

 

[melosu58]

Shane, check out our images and see if there is anything you like. Then you can ask us and we can tell you if they are hardy enough for a new tank. I have alot of good starter corals in my tank if you want to check out my images.

 

[buddha_red]

i just love your tank! I would love anything close to yours. i have a T5 24 inch light so im limited in what i can choose.

Are my lights classified as moderate?

can i choose from?
SPS, LPS, Soft Corals,

 

[melosu58]

How many bulbs and what wattage?

 

[Tank2379]

Well considering that you have a Nova extreme your lighting should be efficient enough for almost anything as required your lighting should be anywhere from 1-2 watts per gallon. But depending if you want to do hard corals to you might need a little bit more lighting.

 

[buddha_red]

i have a total of 96 watts with my Nova Extreme. 460nm Actinic and 10000°K T-5 HO lamps four bulbs in total. by my math i have 4.8 watts per gallon if i use all bulbs at once.

 

[buddha_red]

i kinda figured i couldnt go with hard corals, im wanting to go with lots of colors so im thinking about a mushroom or two and some zoas.

there are so many corals to choose from, its hard to decide what would look good in my tank, thanks for the help!