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Old 12-18-2008, 04:23 AM   #1
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Shane's 20 gallon Nano




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.

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Old 12-18-2008, 05:07 AM   #2
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Wow, converting to Nano eh??? Coolies , can't wait to see the progress
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Old 12-18-2008, 05:54 AM   #3
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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.
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Old 12-22-2008, 11:08 PM   #4
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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
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Seems like your getting a good start, how much this all cost you for the entire setup?
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Old 12-22-2008, 11:13 PM   #6
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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
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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.
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Old 12-23-2008, 12:01 AM   #8
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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.
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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.
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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.
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