Zen Zoa Garden

[fish.freak]

Still debating busting out the 20L. All the SPS lighting options I can think of are going to cost me at least $100. I wont make any decisions till JandJ picks up all his stuff to see how sad my main tank looks.
So if I spent that 100 on a stand or new wood for a stand I'd have everything else and some room for more stuff.

[DarthOcellaris]

REALLY like that rock in there!

[fish.freak]

Originally Posted by DarthOcellaris

REALLY like that rock in there!

Thanks Darth. I have a ton of it in my main tank and sump. The tank is such a blank canvas I need to through some zoas in there to play with for now to keep me from going crazy.

[DarthOcellaris]

at least you have a tank LOL I'm nearing mine being finished

[fish.freak]

Been busy stocking the tank and aquascaping since yesterday.
I added:
2 zebra hermits
1 red mushroom
8 zoanthids
1 clove
1 GSP
(All frags I propagated)
DIY spray bar from powerhead aimed at the center cave to remove detritus
LR to seed baserock

Im will post a pic later when Im done with the aquascape.

[JY13131]

That is a tease

I did the same yesterday

[fish.freak]

Here is another teaser of the rock work. I tried very hard to hide the heater and spray bar.

[know-it-all]

Originally Posted by fish.freak

70 Watt Metal Halide DIY Retrofit Kit Price: $142.99
Quantity:

Choose Bulb Ushio 10K Aqualine 13K (+ $5.00) Aqualine 20K (+ $7.00) Features

• 70 Watt Metal Halide Electronic Ballast
• 70 Watt 10,000K Ushio Bulb
• Optional 13,000K or 20,000K Aqualine Bulb available
• Reflector (6 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 LxWxH)
• 70 Watt DE Lampholder Socket
• UV Protective Glass Cover
• Glass Mounting Clips
• 6' Grounded Power Cord
• 6' Cable for DE Socket
• Wire Nuts and Mounting Screws Included
• Wiring Instructions Included
• Assembly Required

where did you get that?
looks just like what I'm looking for

[fish.freak]

Haven't decided yet, but its from http://www.aquabuys.com/page/aqb/CTGY/d9

[know-it-all]

think 70w will be enough for a 10 gal?

I was leaning more towards a 150 HQI
but can't justify the cost and it may be too much

[fish.freak]

Im not sure my self, Im just afraid of too much heat. I am looking into other options.

[know-it-all]

I think you can vent a 70w real easy
that is my main concern for the 150w

[fish.freak]

I was talking about the 150, but it can be done. I am weighing out my cost options among others.

[know-it-all]

me too
good thing I have a few months before I need to decide

[fish.freak]

Hear are some shots under 20 watts NO actinic T8. Images set under auto white balance and then enhanced in iphoto. I am not to sure how minimalistic this is, but its pretty good considering how much rock I cram into my other tanks.