New 15 Gallon Nano

Michael_Lambert · 01-25-2004, 10:27 PM

So with the success of our 30G tank we are keeping, and with us upgrading the Canopy and lighting i have been left with this Eclipse 2 Hood sitting around.. So while i was cleaning my basement i came across this 15 Gallon tank i use to use just for mixing salt.. and decided to turn it into a Nano tank

So here we go!

Tank :

15 Gallon Tetra tank ( 24L 12h 12w)
Eclipse 2 Hood Built in pump (200gpg) and built in lighting ( 2x 15 watt Normal Output Fluorescents.

This tank is going to run the 30 watts of light, and a 50 watt heater, This tank will not have any sort of skimmer or anything.. It will just run the eclipse hood with the Single Bio-wheel and where the filter would go i will run Carbon.

This tank is primarily going to be used for Growing out , Mushrooms and Zooanthids to frag and sell to support my 100g

Michael_Lambert · 01-25-2004, 10:29 PM

And here we go.. just doing a water test.. lol and checking out the lighting..

Decided to run, 15 watt Actinic and a 15 watt marine Glow..

now ofcourse.. i was planning on just mushrooms and zoos.. but wondering if this would be enough light for anything eles? maybe a couple small leather frags.. but anyone have any other ideas?

thanks
Mike

fidojoe · 01-25-2004, 10:47 PM

Looks good, are you going to run sand/LR in there? if you do, you could probably try some low light softies as well, you do have 2 wpg of light, so as long as you keep them towards the top they should be fine, and even tho they are NO flourescents, the tank is only 12" high, so there is not much water to be penetrated by the light.

Michael_Lambert · 01-25-2004, 10:55 PM

Yes i do plan on keeping sand , Going with Crushed coral just becouse of the high rate of flow..

As for keeping softies.. they will be more than happy in this Lighting.. to use the "Watts per Gallon" is really no longer vaild.. just becouse no all corals are the same or react the same.. Infact

Higher up in the rocks i will be adding a Very Small Purple montipora to it.. Just to see what happeneds!

Michael_Lambert · 01-25-2004, 11:00 PM

Here we go.. just waiting for the dust to Settle

Travis · 01-25-2004, 11:29 PM

Cool! And when you're ready, I think an eclipse2 will take a 2x32W PC retrofit.

T

Michael_Lambert · 01-26-2004, 12:47 AM

Tavis...

acually.. i already messured it.. lol, I can fit 2 x 55 watt bulbs nicely!

wooddood · 01-26-2004, 06:47 AM

should be an awesome little tank good luck and keep us posted.

Michael_Lambert · 01-26-2004, 10:04 PM

So going into day two..

To cycle the tank i used a filter bag and added some "Krill" to it.. let it sit overnight.. and removed it this morning..

As of 9 pm today, my readings are...

Nitrates 25
Ammonia 1.5
Ph 8.2
SG 1.025
Temp 79'

I have added in some live rock today.. added in about 10 pounds.. and once the cycle stops then i will add in about 5-8 more with Mushrooms on them.. and hopefully start my Propagating!..

mnreefman · 01-27-2004, 11:55 PM

looking good! kep us updated with pics...

Gina · 01-28-2004, 08:57 AM

What a good idea. I know alot of people have a second smaller tank to raise and keep frags in. Someday, I would like to get one going. Sounds like alot of fun actually! For now, I will follow what everyone else does and learn from you guys. Keep us posted and keep the pics coming!

birdman204 · 01-29-2004, 01:45 PM

I actually started with a 7g minibow, and recently upgraded to an 80G. people say the smaller tanks are harder to care for.. I think the 80 G is harder. a 1 g water change is easier than an 8 - 15 gallon WC

Very good stuff man. say is the biowheel still in the HOB? they are notorious for raising nitrate levels. I would remove it if you haven't yet. Say, can I get some growout zoos :P

01-25-2004, 10:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Michael_Lambert Torch coral Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 583 View Gallery Karma Komment	New 15 Gallon Nano So with the success of our 30G tank we are keeping, and with us upgrading the Canopy and lighting i have been left with this Eclipse 2 Hood sitting around.. So while i was cleaning my basement i came across this 15 Gallon tank i use to use just for mixing salt.. and decided to turn it into a Nano tank So here we go! Tank : 15 Gallon Tetra tank ( 24L 12h 12w) Eclipse 2 Hood Built in pump (200gpg) and built in lighting ( 2x 15 watt Normal Output Fluorescents. This tank is going to run the 30 watts of light, and a 50 watt heater, This tank will not have any sort of skimmer or anything.. It will just run the eclipse hood with the Single Bio-wheel and where the filter would go i will run Carbon. This tank is primarily going to be used for Growing out , Mushrooms and Zooanthids to frag and sell to support my 100g

01-25-2004, 10:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,581 View Gallery Karma Komment	Looks good, are you going to run sand/LR in there? if you do, you could probably try some low light softies as well, you do have 2 wpg of light, so as long as you keep them towards the top they should be fine, and even tho they are NO flourescents, the tank is only 12" high, so there is not much water to be penetrated by the light. __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

01-25-2004, 11:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,330 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Cool! And when you're ready, I think an eclipse2 will take a 2x32W PC retrofit. T __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

01-26-2004, 06:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	should be an awesome little tank good luck and keep us posted. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

01-27-2004, 11:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
mnreefman Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,393 View Gallery Karma Komment	looking good! kep us updated with pics... __________________ http://reefrock.com

01-25-2004, 10:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Michael_Lambert Torch coral Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 583 View Gallery Karma Komment	And here we go.. just doing a water test.. lol and checking out the lighting.. Decided to run, 15 watt Actinic and a 15 watt marine Glow.. now ofcourse.. i was planning on just mushrooms and zoos.. but wondering if this would be enough light for anything eles? maybe a couple small leather frags.. but anyone have any other ideas? thanks Mike

01-25-2004, 10:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Michael_Lambert Torch coral Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 583 View Gallery Karma Komment	Yes i do plan on keeping sand , Going with Crushed coral just becouse of the high rate of flow.. As for keeping softies.. they will be more than happy in this Lighting.. to use the "Watts per Gallon" is really no longer vaild.. just becouse no all corals are the same or react the same.. Infact Higher up in the rocks i will be adding a Very Small Purple montipora to it.. Just to see what happeneds!

01-25-2004, 11:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Michael_Lambert Torch coral Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 583 View Gallery Karma Komment	Here we go.. just waiting for the dust to Settle

01-26-2004, 12:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
Michael_Lambert Torch coral Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 583 View Gallery Karma Komment	Tavis... acually.. i already messured it.. lol, I can fit 2 x 55 watt bulbs nicely!

01-26-2004, 10:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
Michael_Lambert Torch coral Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 583 View Gallery Karma Komment	So going into day two.. To cycle the tank i used a filter bag and added some "Krill" to it.. let it sit overnight.. and removed it this morning.. As of 9 pm today, my readings are... Nitrates 25 Ammonia 1.5 Ph 8.2 SG 1.025 Temp 79' I have added in some live rock today.. added in about 10 pounds.. and once the cycle stops then i will add in about 5-8 more with Mushrooms on them.. and hopefully start my Propagating!..

01-28-2004, 08:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	What a good idea. I know alot of people have a second smaller tank to raise and keep frags in. Someday, I would like to get one going. Sounds like alot of fun actually! For now, I will follow what everyone else does and learn from you guys. Keep us posted and keep the pics coming! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

01-29-2004, 01:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
birdman204 Limpet Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Orange County , CA Posts: 133 View Gallery Karma Komment	I actually started with a 7g minibow, and recently upgraded to an 80G. people say the smaller tanks are harder to care for.. I think the 80 G is harder. a 1 g water change is easier than an 8 - 15 gallon WC Very good stuff man. say is the biowheel still in the HOB? they are notorious for raising nitrate levels. I would remove it if you haven't yet. Say, can I get some growout zoos :P __________________ Simple Simon met a Pieman, going to the fair. Said Simple Simon to the Pieman, What have you got there? Said the Pieman unto Simon, Pies, Dumb_ _ _.

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