5 Gallon Sexy Tank

[SaltwaterNuB]

I just set up my pico nano. It's a Marineland eclipse with built in light and filter. I'm getting a mini heater this weekend. I added 7lbs of dry sand, 5lbs of l/r and 5 gallons of h2o from my dt. Do I need to cycle?

 

[SaltwaterNuB]

I have stock bulb in it now, but am going to upgrade to a more powerful one.

 

[Pisces3473]

It's on it's way! I'm so excited and bummed at the same time. Tom Petty said it best, "The waiting is the hardest part..." Although I'm sure he was referring to something else.

 

[SaltwaterNuB]

Lol! Yup, I'm going to get a 15w 50/50 bulb this weekend and a heater. Also might throw in a couple more lbs of rock. Hopefully throw in a neon goby in a couple weeks

 

[SaltwaterNuB]

26W Blue White Energy Saving Coral Plant Refugium Bulb For Finnex Finnex / Aquatic Nature-
Will this light bulb work in my tank

 

[Pisces3473]

26W Blue White Energy Saving Coral Plant Refugium Bulb For Finnex Finnex / Aquatic Nature-
Will this light bulb work in my tank

I have no idea. You should send Mr. X a PM. He helped me choose mine. I'm currently doing a 10g reef and bought a much larger light than I need however my plan is to move it onto a larger tank when I get the hang of doing SW. I know you need to have a light that will give the appropriate PAR, 380-500 for soft corals I believe. Check out this thread, its lengthy but there's some great info. My to and fro with Mr.X is on the last few pages and you can find a link to the light I bought. TaoTronics with a dimmer. Sorry I can't give you a more definitive answer. Here's the link:
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f11/lighting-your-reef-best-bang-for-your-buck-239661.html

 

[SaltwaterNuB]

Señor X is great. He's helped me with my sump and answered lots of questions.

 

[SaltwaterNuB]

Just did my first water test and all is great! Kh is high but I'll do another 2g water change this week and hopefully add a fish this weekend.

 

[Pisces3473]

Just did my first water test and all is great! Kh is high but I'll do another 2g water change this week and hopefully add a fish this weekend.

Post pics when u get the fish!