fluval Chi to 10 gal upgrade

[Zactheninja]

I'm using a "toms aquarium perch light" that I got from amazon on my 7 gallon nano.
So far everything is doing well, pulsing xeina, star polyps, mushrooms are all growing well.
Even the candy cane coral I put in is doing well after about two weeks.
Cheek it out.

 

[Bearchumjs]

Thanks for that link. I'd rather go with LED though.

What is y'alls opinion on this one?

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=180915457386&index=9&nav=SEARCH&nid=35237396971

 

[needmorecowbell]

It's only 3.8 watts, so that'd be like softies and maybe really low light lps. Do you like DIY?

 

[Huffers]

You should check these out:

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=110918539549&index=2&nav=SEARCH&nid=02042547212

Hopefully that link works. I'm typing this from my iPhone. I use the bigger 20 bulb fixture for my 10 gallon reef and it's perfect. The smaller one should work great for a 5 gallon.

 

[needmorecowbell]

You should check these out:

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=110918539549&index=2&nav=SEARCH&nid=02042547212

Hopefully that link works. I'm typing this from my iPhone. I use the bigger 20 bulb fixture for my 10 gallon reef and it's perfect. The smaller one should work great for a 5 gallon.

What is in your 10 gallon? That's definitely more of the type of fixture you would be looking for.

 

[needmorecowbell]

http://www.rapidled.com/06-solderless-led-retrofit-kit/

This is more expensive and you'd still need to buy a heat sink and a bit of diy (not much I swear), but it would be perfect for your system, you could keep whatever you wanted. It says there is only 6 LEDs, but these are 3 watt LEDs, which are the normal thing in reef led lighting. You could choose whatever LEDs you want and the ratio with them. For More money, there is also a dimmable one.

 

[Huffers]

Yea my light fixture uses the 3 watt bulbs and I've got 20 individual lights. So I'm getting 60 watts for 10 gallons. Not bad for a light under $100! I've got softies and different types of polyps right now. Once tank matures I'll be looking to add some hard corals.

 

[needmorecowbell]

Yea my light fixture uses the 3 watt bulbs and I've got 20 individual lights. So I'm getting 60 watts for 10 gallons. Not bad for a light under $100! I've got softies and different types of polyps right now. Once tank matures I'll be looking to add some hard corals.

Yeah, my 30 has 120w and was 200$ so that's pretty accurate. I love mine, wish it had a bit more variety of led instead of just two colors though.

 

[Bearchumjs]

http://www.rapidled.com/06-solderless-led-retrofit-kit/

This is more expensive and you'd still need to buy a heat sink and a bit of diy (not much I swear).

I'd probably kill myself putting that together. Lol!!

 

[Bearchumjs]

You should check these out:

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=110918539549&index=2&nav=SEARCH&nid=02042547212

Hopefully that link works. I'm typing this from my iPhone. I use the bigger 20 bulb fixture for my 10 gallon reef and it's perfect. The smaller one should work great for a 5 gallon.

The size is good.

So I'd be able to grow zoas, frogspawn, gsp... What about a worm brain? And a flowerpot? Cause I want those too.

 

[Gboy66]

The size is good.

So I'd be able to grow zoas, frogspawn, gsp... What about a worm brain? And a flowerpot? Cause I want those too.

I'd wait on the flowerpot because they dont usualy do the best in aquariums

 

[Huffers]

Those corals seem fine, however I would def go about adding them slowly. If the polyps and lps does well then try out a brain coral. The brains usually require quite a bit of light so I'd take it slow and see how the others do before adding such a light dependent coral.

 

[Bearchumjs]

Those corals seem fine, however I would def go about adding them slowly. If the polyps and lps does well then try out a brain coral. The brains usually require quite a bit of light so I'd take it slow and see how the others do before adding such a light dependent coral.

Thank you. I'll be taking it very very slowly. Probably be awhile before I get the light.

 

[Huffers]

What was the stock light you'll be using until you upgrade?

 

[Bearchumjs]

I'm not using a light until I get that light we are talking about. This tank is still in the planning stage. I'll be filling it soon and cycling it but no corals until I get the LED's. After its cycled I'll probably just get a shrimp and a few snails.

 

[scottayy]

I've had no success with my flowerpot. I don't understand.

 

[needmorecowbell]

I've had no success with my flowerpot. I don't understand.

They are very fragile and If I was to bet, I'd say there is something they specifically need (mineral or something) that isn't in our salts. Or maybe it's something they don't want that's in our salts..

 

[Bearchumjs]

I'm going to the store to buy my RODI water! I'll have saltwater in my tank soon!



So can I use ammonia to cycle with? What kind of ammonia? I'll see if they have any and maybe begin the cycle tomorrow.

 

[Huffers]

I personally don't like to use straight ammonia for cycling purposes. Just add your live rock and let the live rock start the cycle.

 

[Bearchumjs]

I personally don't like to use straight ammonia for cycling purposes. Just add your live rock and let the live rock start the cycle.

I'm not getting live rock though. I can just buy a shrimp I guess.