3 weeks in!

Reeflover · 03-11-2007, 06:33 PM

hey whats up everyone so i'm three weeks into 12g nano and loving it don't have two nickels to rub together but i'm lovin it any ways i have made some additions to my underwater world let me know what you guys think?
also i've been looking into up grading my lighting with one of those DIY upgrade kits from nanotuners the one were you can just add one more 24w bulb please let me know if anyone has done this with there nano and if so did you have temp problems cause of the extra light or not did you upgrade your fans becuase of temp problrms?
Finally if anyone has done this was the kit easy to install was there any rewiring of any ballast to get the job done not a prob i'm a electrian but just wondering how difficult the installtion of the extra bulb was and if it's even worth it?

Thanks alot guys i found nothing but help here at rs looking forward to see what you guys think about my Q's. Enjoy the pics

lcstorc · 03-11-2007, 06:35 PM

Looks like you are off to a good start.
What is the fish in pic 4? It looks kind of neat and a bit unusual.

aquaman3680 · 03-11-2007, 06:43 PM

I think the one in pic four is a sleeper goby! Tank looks great for only 3 weeks!

Matt

Reeflover · 03-11-2007, 07:22 PM

Aquaman is right about pic 4 the little goby is great for cleanig my sand. But what about my lighting theory thing guys?

Woodstock · 03-11-2007, 07:40 PM

Nice corals and fish. Good start indeed!

I can not answer your ligting question asI have never had that nano before. More lighting = more heat...but how much on your tank? Hopefully, someone else will chime in.

lcstorc · 03-11-2007, 07:41 PM

Sorry I have never seen the 12g. More light would be a good thing for many corals but I haven't seen the upgrade.

BigAl07 · 04-26-2007, 11:17 AM

because I have the SAME question!!

Now officially tagging along so hopefully someone will chime in soon!!

Allen

AnotherLousy1 · 04-28-2007, 11:59 AM

As for the goby, it really looks like a Signal or TwinSpot Goby, if you look closely at his dorsal fin toward the back, you can almost see the second "spot" Looks like you'll need plenty o' pods for this little guy and my PocketExpert Guide "Marine Fishes" by Scott Michael states they are a bit hard to keep because of their diet, etc.

Twinspot Signal Goby

Not trying to bring ya down, just watch this guy closely and you may want to consider culturing up some pods. I decided against a mandarin for this very same reason. Yes, good sand sifter, but he's lookin' for food!

As for the lighting, I have upgraded my BC29 with the nanotuners setup, well, putting it together. I upgraded the fans to ensure for flow in and out of the top, hence reducing some of the temp in the tank. Nanotuners states that most of their upgrades, people have actually said their tank temp goes down by 1 to 2 degrees. I think it would be a good upgrade for you.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Lynnette

BigAl07 · 05-09-2007, 11:42 AM

I am still wondering if you got the 24W upgrade... I guess it's time for a PM

03-11-2007, 06:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Reeflover Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11 View Gallery Karma Komment	3 weeks in! hey whats up everyone so i'm three weeks into 12g nano and loving it don't have two nickels to rub together but i'm lovin it any ways i have made some additions to my underwater world let me know what you guys think? also i've been looking into up grading my lighting with one of those DIY upgrade kits from nanotuners the one were you can just add one more 24w bulb please let me know if anyone has done this with there nano and if so did you have temp problems cause of the extra light or not did you upgrade your fans becuase of temp problrms? Finally if anyone has done this was the kit easy to install was there any rewiring of any ballast to get the job done not a prob i'm a electrian but just wondering how difficult the installtion of the extra bulb was and if it's even worth it? Thanks alot guys i found nothing but help here at rs looking forward to see what you guys think about my Q's. Enjoy the pics

03-11-2007, 06:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,727 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 3 weeks in! Looks like you are off to a good start. What is the fish in pic 4? It looks kind of neat and a bit unusual. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

03-11-2007, 06:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,136 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 3 weeks in! I think the one in pic four is a sleeper goby! Tank looks great for only 3 weeks! Matt __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip

03-11-2007, 07:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Reeflover Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 3 weeks in! Aquaman is right about pic 4 the little goby is great for cleanig my sand. But what about my lighting theory thing guys?

03-11-2007, 07:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,023 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 3 weeks in! Nice corals and fish. Good start indeed! I can not answer your ligting question asI have never had that nano before. More lighting = more heat...but how much on your tank? Hopefully, someone else will chime in. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

03-11-2007, 07:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,727 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 3 weeks in! Sorry I have never seen the 12g. More light would be a good thing for many corals but I haven't seen the upgrade. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

04-28-2007, 11:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
AnotherLousy1 Somewhere Beyond The Sea Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Salty Haven Posts: 259 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 3 weeks in! As for the goby, it really looks like a Signal or TwinSpot Goby, if you look closely at his dorsal fin toward the back, you can almost see the second "spot" Looks like you'll need plenty o' pods for this little guy and my PocketExpert Guide "Marine Fishes" by Scott Michael states they are a bit hard to keep because of their diet, etc. Twinspot Signal Goby Not trying to bring ya down, just watch this guy closely and you may want to consider culturing up some pods. I decided against a mandarin for this very same reason. Yes, good sand sifter, but he's lookin' for food! As for the lighting, I have upgraded my BC29 with the nanotuners setup, well, putting it together. I upgraded the fans to ensure for flow in and out of the top, hence reducing some of the temp in the tank. Nanotuners states that most of their upgrades, people have actually said their tank temp goes down by 1 to 2 degrees. I think it would be a good upgrade for you. Good luck and keep us posted. Lynnette __________________ Lynnette Keep up with my small piece of the ocean 58 Gallon Reef Chronicle Or just go directly to the 58 Gallon webcam to see what's happening today. Web Cam userid: rsreefers password: reeffun Click the single tab and you're all set to view. HAVE FUN! "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" - Dr. Seuss

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