2 Gal Cookie Jar- Help me set it up?

[Draco]

So, I have this empty cookie jar.. it's 2 gals.

I am going to turn it into a mini-reef with some sexys or other tiny shrimps, and of course, corals.

I am not sure what I need.. HELP.

I have for it:
Heater
LR (from my existing tank)
K-something powerhead

• I am thinking of going for a par 38 bulb as its decent sized.. any other suggestions would be great!
• How would I go about for filter? the round shape is throwing me off. Should I do without since I am keeping inverts and coral?
• I am thinking bare-bottom. What do you think?

Any other suggestions would be wonderful!

 

[goma]

Here is something similar that might help:

http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...n/88411-lets-get-started-pico-vase-build.html

 

[bullet]

Sounds like a screen door on a submarine it might be a good idea but will it work?

 

[Draco]

I think it will if done correctly!

That vase tank is awesome!

 

[Kremlin]

I prefer sand. I don't like the look of bare bottom. This is just my opinion, but I think there is no right or wrong answer here.

 

[Kremlin]

What corals were you thinking of getting?

 

[Draco]

I'm not sure. I am considering 'pest' corals.. the ones no one likes. I haven't really decided yet

 

[reefle]

since it's so small, maybe just a bunch of zoas?

 

[Draco]

I have a lot of zoas in my 9 gal. Was thinking of something different

 

[bullet]

Have you figured a filter ? can you use one of those sponge filters with an air pump like a FW tank and just use a proportioning valve to turn down air flow

 

[Draco]

A sponge filter is a good idea. I may have to go that route.

I am now considering a FW Planted. oi. lol

 

[bullet]

The wife thinks it's a neat idea now her wheels are turning.... She wants to know whats the smallest vessel a person could set up and maintain for any extent with SW

 

[Draco]

lol, tell her to go for it! From what I'm reading.. the smaller, the shorter lived it is. Who knows? I think a cookie jar in the kitchen would be a great idea

 

[bullet]

I would like to wait :time: and sea how yours does for a couple of months

 

[bullet]

Please keep us all updated maybe you will be starting a new trend

 

[Draco]

ha. Well, I don't have anything to set it up with today.. it would've been a good day since I have off from work. stupid snow. Maybe this weekend I can gather materials and start it up

 

[bullet]

We ended up with the day off also due to snow was hoping our refractometer would be here today

 

[Draco]

I hope it does come! I love getting new 'toys'

 

[bullet]

we got about 8 inches of snow and haven't seen the mail man so I don't think FedEx is coming today either:cry1: Ok so it's not quite that bad but waiting is no fun

 

[Draco]

Hope you got your new toy

I am going to pick up the sand and filter today so I can start to set it up! I'll get the light online, no rush for that since lighting isn't needed at this time.

I got some LR from my 9 gal that didn't quite fit and is piled in the back, so I know I'll have nice live rock. How long can it be out of the water before the bacteria dies off? Just keep it moist at least?