My 10 Gal. Nano Day 1 -4

[Tubefreek]

I done it, I've finally started my Nano! Wohooo... At least thats what I think I feel so far.

It's a grand experiment using lots of information I've gathered over the last 8 months of research.

Once I figure out how to get pictures inserted I will post some.

Equip. List

10 Gal. Tank Wood Grain $11.99
350 Peguin Bio Wheel $59.00
MarineLand 250 Powerhead $29.00
2 (5 Gal.) Boxes of Real Ocean Water $10.00 Ea.
10# bag of Crushed Coral Substrate $19.00
20 # bag Nature's Ocean Bio-Live Aragonite $29.00
1 Canapy Cover Glass $9.99
1 Orbit 2 40W Lamp with Lunar $152.00
Bio Balls $Free
Pre-Filter Sponge (I use inside the 350) $6.00

Live Stock

(Sand)
15# Cured Live Rock
1 False Puc. Clown
10 Blue hermits
1 Turbo Snail
1 Star Snail
1 (Unident Snail) Black w/ Brown spiral kinda (Red Foot/Snail)
Some Polyps
A few Shrooms


Still discovering things, I know theres a star fish some where...Hitch Hiker, very tiny changes color to blend in with rock!!


Thats it for now, wish I could show ya..

P.S. Yesterday I discovered my local shop now carries all the Nano Gear! Pods, Nanos 12/24, Pico you name it!!

GLAD I GOT A 10 Gallon!!!
TheFreek

[MalawianDude]

If it were me i'd remove the glass top

[dmiles11]

why remove the class top?

[MalawianDude]

It will get film on it, limited the amount of light to pass through, and restrict the exchange of proper gas exchange.

[fishes2889]

pictures????

[cowboy99]

what is the total gallons per hour that you have in your tank?

and pictures would be great!

[dmiles11]

I have never heard that about the top glass. So it is best that I would take mine off as well....?

[cowcio]

I think it would be wise to take the glass top off.

[MalawianDude]

Yes, i dont think i've ever seen a reef tank with a glass top on it, watch the glass overtime it will cloud and restrict the light big time!

[tripstank]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7002711#post7002711 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MalawianDude
Yes, i dont think i've ever seen a reef tank with a glass top on it, watch the glass overtime it will cloud and restrict the light big time!

True, but if it is not blocking and uv's, whats the differenc? You can place your lights closer to the water without getting salt on the bulbs/lens. I have glass on mine, but it is a solid sheet without the hinge. I also made sure it doesn't block uv's. When you do weekly water changes, just wipe the glass down with a wet rag. Problem solved.

[MalawianDude]

See just makes more work then not necessary lol no glass means less work as well

[dmiles11]

What about evaporation?

[dmiles11]

I do live in Canada and live with electric heat....

[MalawianDude]

If your doing nano's and aren't into daily top off's yet or have a auto top off, something be wrong with u lol.

[jcopp24]

I am casting my vote into the no glass top... I have three tanks running currently and did not notice one difference in evaporation between having a glass top and not...
Having a glass top would make me believe that the air trapped between the top and the water would be heated, and would cause evaporation more than a tank without a top?

[tripstank]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7004697#post7004697 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MalawianDude
See just makes more work then not necessary lol no glass means less work as well

No way, you still have to clean the lens on the lights, plus, who wants salt build up on something carrying electricity? Not I. I do't have a top off because I don't have a sump, all my filters are running HOT. I am voting Glass!

[dmiles11]

Does anyone have any photo or DIY auto top off's for my 10gal??

[jcopp24]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7020640#post7020640 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dmiles11
Does anyone have any photo or DIY auto top off's for my 10gal??
I believe there are two different Auto Top offs in the Do it Yourself part of the forum... just pick the first link