My Idea For A 20 Gallon Nano

biggyal66 · 11/07/2008, 08:41 AM

I AM STARTING A 20 GALLON TALL SW TANK. I AM A NEWBIE TO THIS ALL AND WAS WONDERING IF THE IDEA'S THAT I HAVE WOULD WORK WELL OR NOT. I AM BUILDING MY OWN HOOD WITH LIGHTS AND BUYING EVERYTHING ELSE. THE ATTACHED PIC IS MY IDEA OF THE HOOD WITH THESE LIGHTS
"http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2753932".
AND MYABE THIS FILTER
"http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_AquariumPage~PageAlias~filters_tom_aquatics_oscar_enterprises_rapids_mini_canister_filter_c_80.ht ml"
WITH THIS SKIMMER
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...00&pcatid=4400
I AM JUST DOING A LOT OF RESEARCH AND READING BEFORE I BUY ANYTHING. THANKS

Michael · 11/07/2008, 11:02 AM

firstly welcome to RC, secondly theres no need to use the caps button, thirdly some live rock about 20-30 pounds plus a couple of powerheads will be best for your filteration system, forget filters just no need, and a good skimmer would be beneficial unless you do religious water changes, plus there is also a nano forum on RC where you can interact with reefers who have similar set ups to yourself

if you want to use a canister then use it for carbon or a phosphate material, it would also be good for a nano as it would add extra water volume to the system, welcome again

WinnipegDragon · 11/07/2008, 11:08 AM

Also, those lights are not good for *any* coral, but would be fine on a fish-only tank.

11/07/2008, 08:41 AM	#1
biggyal66 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tulsa,OK Posts: 155	My Idea For A 20 Gallon Nano I AM STARTING A 20 GALLON TALL SW TANK. I AM A NEWBIE TO THIS ALL AND WAS WONDERING IF THE IDEA'S THAT I HAVE WOULD WORK WELL OR NOT. I AM BUILDING MY OWN HOOD WITH LIGHTS AND BUYING EVERYTHING ELSE. THE ATTACHED PIC IS MY IDEA OF THE HOOD WITH THESE LIGHTS "http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2753932". AND MYABE THIS FILTER "http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_AquariumPage~PageAlias~filters_tom_aquatics_oscar_enterprises_rapids_mini_canister_filter_c_80.ht ml" WITH THIS SKIMMER http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...00&pcatid=4400 I AM JUST DOING A LOT OF RESEARCH AND READING BEFORE I BUY ANYTHING. THANKS

11/07/2008, 11:02 AM	#2
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	firstly welcome to RC, secondly theres no need to use the caps button, thirdly some live rock about 20-30 pounds plus a couple of powerheads will be best for your filteration system, forget filters just no need, and a good skimmer would be beneficial unless you do religious water changes, plus there is also a nano forum on RC where you can interact with reefers who have similar set ups to yourself if you want to use a canister then use it for carbon or a phosphate material, it would also be good for a nano as it would add extra water volume to the system, welcome again __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

11/07/2008, 11:08 AM	#3
WinnipegDragon Canuckian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,276	Also, those lights are not good for any coral, but would be fine on a fish-only tank. __________________ Working on a neeew tank! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25596043