24G Nano Cube, gettin' there - Page 6

fishman805 · #**126** 02/12/2006, 07:41 AM

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Originally posted by steelhealr
I've changed to the external fuge method, ie, cutting off the vinyl from the back of the tank and shining thru. I have about 27W's of PC lighting now from the back. Funny thing...Costco had an 'Executive Light' on sale for $27 which had perfect PC tubing and the spectrum looked really bright white. Seems to be true...my chaeto has increased in size in the 1-2 weeks since it's been on. SH

Could you share a picture of the new "mod" SH..... I saw another thread where someone cut away part of the back plastic to facilitate their macro algae lighting.....

Bob

steelhealr · #**127** 02/12/2006, 04:07 PM

MaryBebo...I had a similar light on my tank for quite some time and it supported the chaeto...even grew some. Was very supportive of this type of light (mine was an Egglite). However, since making the change, there is NO comparison at how much better the macro is doing under more intense PC light. The mod is SO EASY it's pitiful how hard we struggled to fit a fuge light in a NC.

For fishman, here is the link to setting up the mod. Anyone can do it and have a 'professional' fuge on their NC's with horrible wiring.SH

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...hreadid=694466

steelhealr · #**128** 03/19/2006, 12:58 AM

Just to let others know that the rear refugium light mod has worked out really well. For the first time since setup, I have 0 nitrates and this coincides with a huge growth in my chaeto. SH

Kigs · #**129** 03/19/2006, 01:29 AM

i love the tank! it's starting to look a lil crowded though. Maybe it's time to upgrade to a 200g tank?

steelhealr · #**130** 03/19/2006, 03:04 PM

I hear ya.....I'm waiting for Megamillions. LOLOL. The wheels are already turning. SH

califreefnut · #**131** 03/22/2006, 01:58 AM

I am currently setting up/moding a 24g pod and have learned a lot following this thread. VeryNICE tank!!!!! Nice to know I don't have to upgrade the lighting. I am moding the pumps/circulation with a spraybar that will go under/thru the LR though, love to tinker! I had a maxi 1200 but it did not have enough pressure for the bar so I ordered a Rio 1400. Have to get some bigger tubing and will hook that up tomorrow. I am going to the beach this weekend to get my water from the public aquarium there. I can't wait. I also ordered a Tunze nano skimmer from Marine Depot and am anxious to see how that works in compart 1. I plan on filling part of the compartment #2 with LR pieces, carbon. I took a piece of filter material and blocked the flow plate from compartment 1 to 2 with it for filtering. What do you think? I had a 10g previously and learned a lot from trial & error. I love to hear what others are doing & especially seeing the results! You obviously are having great results.

steelhealr · #**132** 03/27/2006, 07:45 AM

Sorry for the delay. I'm not a big fan of any permanent sponges in the tank. I HAVE started a trial of putting filter fiber in the first chamber and changing it out 1-2X per week. I just don't trust a washed out sponge to stay super clean. It's just me. SH

Chris13 · #**133** 03/27/2006, 02:00 PM

I hear you about the sponges. But they are pretty good for mechanical filtration. I take mine out every month or so clean them, soak them in bleach, clean them again, then soak them for a day in diluted vinegar. this keeps em clean, but they do have to be completely replaced every 6-9mos.

fishman805 · #**134** 03/27/2006, 02:56 PM

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Originally posted by steelhealr
Sorry for the delay. I'm not a big fan of any permanent sponges in the tank. I HAVE started a trial of putting filter fiber in the first chamber and changing it out 1-2X per week. I just don't trust a washed out sponge to stay super clean. It's just me. SH

Another thing I hated about using the sponge was everytime I cleaned it out, I was flushing pods down the drain

I've since put a wad of cheato in there

Still need to do the lighting mod for chamber one though.... I'm relying on bleed over light from the hood.....

Bob

alien9168 · #**135** 03/27/2006, 08:25 PM

I love the hammer and sun corals. They are very vibrant in your tank.

-alien

alien9168 · #**136** 03/27/2006, 08:29 PM

Cool Idea with the cassete skimmer as well.

How did you think of that?

-alien

steelhealr · #**137** 03/31/2006, 12:15 AM

The cassette skimmer is an old mod that was started, to my knowledge, by Doriftu at N-R. The only problem was tht it was wide and fish could get trapped in there. I bought the NanoBob skimmer and I think it was worth the investment. SH

outrigger · #**138** 04/03/2006, 02:36 AM

awsome tank!

steelhealr · #**139** 04/05/2006, 06:26 PM

Thanks outrigger. Coming up on one year. My sixline and perc are almost one year old. I have 2 nassarius that are one year old, a couple of astrea. SH

alien9168 · #**140** 04/05/2006, 06:51 PM

SH-
Are you a doctor?
Just looking at your ocupation.

califreefnut · #**141** 04/05/2006, 11:55 PM

At the risk of sounding stupid, or worse yet, a newbie, whatis cheato?

XxMutedYouthxX · #**142** 04/06/2006, 12:04 PM

tail spot blennys are the ISH! i love mine all he does is cruise the tank cleaning 24/7

alien9168 · #**143** 04/06/2006, 04:20 PM

Cheato is a type of macro alge- sort of looks like a greem ball of yarn...Dont worry...the stupid thing would be not to ask

steelhealr · #**144** 04/12/2006, 05:53 PM

Alien...yes....doc. Hey, califreenut...the only stupid question is the one not asked. SH

steelhealr · #**145** 04/12/2006, 05:53 PM

Alien...yes....doc. Hey, califreenut...the only stupid question is the one not asked. SH

alien9168 · #**146** 04/13/2006, 02:27 PM

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Originally posted by steelhealr
Alien...yes....doc. Hey, califreenut...the only stupid question is the one not asked. SH

THanks

califreefnut · #**147** 04/17/2006, 11:21 PM

Thanks for the help, and the advise...it seems to me my father told me the same thing?!!

Pillz · #**148** 04/18/2006, 04:09 PM

beautiful.

all I can say.