20 gal nano tank build

[Sniperhank]

For a reef, you'll want to have 20-50 times the size of the tank for flow.
A skimmer isn't necessary for a tank under 30 gallons, but I would want some type of filtration besides a HOB filter.

 

[TMRC Exotics]

I can definitely add another power head to hit 450 gph with no problem. Do still feel this is insufficient? Are you hinting at a canister?

 

[Sniperhank]

Not really, though you could use it to run additional media in there as well. I'd want some type of nutrient export on a reef tank I was running, be it a refugium or algae turf scrubber.

 

[cgthebeast]

Hob fuge can be very successful even though I have never used one myself. If I wasn't going to upgrade though I would be looking into something like that

 

[TMRC Exotics]

Thanks, will look into the HOB fuges.

 

[TMRC Exotics]

Any suggestions on the cheapest light that will support corals in a 20 high? Well be getting some zoas and maybe mid level light corals. Wanting to go led.

 

[ImACoolguy]

Any suggestions on the cheapest light that will support corals in a 20 high? Well be getting some zoas and maybe mid level light corals. Wanting to go led.

I use a TaoTronics 165w dimmable. It's hardly more than you would pay for a plant light in freshwater on Amazon. It is hanging though. Just found a stud and put it up. The thing lights up the whole room and hallway easy.






Caleb

 

[cgthebeast]

I use the same thing but over my 10g.... Getting one more to hang when I upgrade cause these things allow you to keep anything. Which means my coral collection might grow rapidly since I own a little demon fish apprently, but hey, never too many coral or clams

 

[TMRC Exotics]

Thanks for replies!

The ceiling above the tank is high and I would rather not use a hanging light. At $150 I was hoping to find a bit cheaper fixture, are any of the finnex fixtures sufficient? My local Petco carries a few sw fixtures in the $125 range, I'll be going tomorrow and can get the brand names.

 

[Sniperhank]

Always the taotronics are the cheapest ever. Can keep anything you want.

 

[cgthebeast]

Got my light for 80$ where are they 150$ at?

 

[TMRC Exotics]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0092...for+corals&dpPl=1&dpID=419EZYLUFUL&ref=plSrch

This is where I first found them. I haven't looked further.

 

[PassengerTN]

You could easily make a rig to hold the light to the tank or stand bro. You got fab skills

Jesse

 

[cgthebeast]

http://m.ebay.com/itm/131261397845?nav=SEARCH

Bam! Instant savings

 

[TMRC Exotics]

Got 16 pounds of base rock and the saltwater in tonight. I'll pick up the shrimp to start the cycle tomorrow.

 

[TMRC Exotics]

So things were delayed a bit. I'm now ready to cycle. Just so were clear what kind of shrimp exactly do I need? Cooked or uncooked jumbo cocktail shrimp?

 

[ImACoolguy]

I used uncooked but I don't think the bacteria cares.


Caleb

 

[coralbandit]

Any shrimp will work.
Point that powerhead to the surface.
If it can not be aimed up just move it up to create surface agitation.

 

[TMRC Exotics]

Alright, and it has been moved up since that last picture. Its agitating the surface and causing a pretty heavy current. I'll still be adding another power head. Excluding the low flow of my 50 gal aquaclear Hob exactly how many gph flow should I be looking for specifically on a 20 high?

 

[Miss.TMRC]

Well this weekend we are going to get a little more rock in there, still need to start the cycling process. I cannot wait to get everything up and running, I'm dying to see some life in there. I would like to start with some gobies and go from there. We will keep it updated as we go, thanks for all of the input!