New Nano Setup

Bemo · 05-31-2006, 03:42 PM

I just got my order from Marine Depot. I am going to setup a new 12 gallon nano. This is what I have setup thus far.

Eclipse 12 gallon acrylic tank
Aqua C remora and skimmer overflow box(to hide the pump)
Aqua Clear 70 hang on filter

I am just starting the cycle process today. Will have pics up tomorrow. The big question right now is what type of lighting do I want to do. The remaining space available on the top of the tank is 18" to 20" long by 8.5" wide. I am debating whether I should go all the way and get a 70w double ended mh pendant or to try and intigrate a 96w power compact into the eclipse hood. Any sugestions?

wharyat · 06-01-2006, 01:29 AM

What types of corals do you plan to keep?

I personally would go MH right off the bat.

Bemo · 06-01-2006, 07:50 PM

Here are the new pics on my nano. In answer to your question it really depends on the light that I get. Right now I have a 6 gal setup with a 40w pc that does great with softies and I also have an anemone in it. MH is too much for that nano since all the pendants out there are too big for that tank. I am more concerned with heating the water up. Personally I would go mh all the way, but I wanted other peoples opinion who have done a 12 gallon and by their experience what problems if any they faced.

wharyat · 06-01-2006, 08:42 PM

Nice pics.

Well, lighting depends on what you really want to keep for corals; but then I see what your saying about heat. If your not going to keep any acro's or other high-lighters, then PC is a good route.

I have a 175 over a 25 gallon system and have no heat problems; it just takes having enough airflow to dissapate most of the heat before it is transfered to the water.

Here is a link to Roger's (yardboy's) nano, a 10 gallon with a 175, the last I heard that there weren't any major heat problems; he hasn't been around for a while tho.

Bemo · 06-01-2006, 10:42 PM

Finally I got my 100th post. I think that I will go with the mh. What do you think about the sunpod 70w by current usa?

wharyat · 06-02-2006, 07:11 PM

I personally havn't used any Current USA products; but I havn't heard anything bad about them, only good things.

Tim224DT · 06-02-2006, 07:14 PM

Sweet a 12gal nano with a Remora skimmer!!!! That sould keep your water quality perfect.

Tim

Bemo · 06-02-2006, 07:29 PM

I would hope so. I have had a lot of luck with my 6 gal at work. Speaking of which I should probably post a new picture of it. I have got tons of coral line algae all over in this thing. Zoos just love it. They multiply over night. It is crazy.

Bemo · 06-05-2006, 08:28 PM

I just ordered my 70w double ended HQI lighting from current-usa. It should be here next Monday.

Bemo · 06-13-2006, 04:24 PM

I just got my 70w double end mh pendant. How does it look. If fits perfectly. Just got to test out if I need a chiller or not. My order of live rock comes in a few days and I should be ready soon to add some livestock.