2 Gallon Reef

Djbeasley05 · 03/26/2018, 04:08 PM

I’m wanting to build a 2 gallon tank for pulsing Xenia or some other low maintenance hardy softie. Is this possible? I understand that it will be nearly impossible to keep a “stable” tank at this size but I need something small for my office. I have an abundance of pulsing Xenia and I enjoy the movement.

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ajoe · 03/26/2018, 07:15 PM

DJ. I can't think why you would not be able to achieve reasonable stability with proper maintenance. If you can bump up to 3 gallons this is a nice little office tank at a great price at BRS. https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/3-gal...m-mr-aqua.html

keep us posted. would love to see the progress.

gogo7 · 03/26/2018, 09:45 PM

yeah, you can do almost any size with minimal 'maintenance'. but you're the one that has to define 'maintenance'.
i use vases. round cylinder vases provide the best views.
no impeller pumps needed, possibly a heater. par 30 is enough light.

Djbeasley05 · 03/26/2018, 10:14 PM

Any suggestions for an AIO tank and light fixture?

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NO3 · 03/27/2018, 12:07 AM

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2GkZcQN3jwo

Djbeasley05 · 03/27/2018, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by NO3

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2GkZcQN3jwo

I want this! Any idea on if this was custom built and what type of lighting would be sufficient for sps growth?

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LauraGreenImp · 03/27/2018, 01:10 PM

I would love one myself.

I’d kill to have a pulsing Xenia in a ‘safe space’.

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Djbeasley05 · 03/27/2018, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LauraGreenImp

I would love one myself.

I’d kill to have a pulsing Xenia in a ‘safe space’.

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Agreed! I need to get it out of my main tank before it spreads.

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03/26/2018, 04:08 PM	#1
Djbeasley05 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 644	2 Gallon Reef I’m wanting to build a 2 gallon tank for pulsing Xenia or some other low maintenance hardy softie. Is this possible? I understand that it will be nearly impossible to keep a “stable” tank at this size but I need something small for my office. I have an abundance of pulsing Xenia and I enjoy the movement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03/27/2018, 01:10 PM	#7
LauraGreenImp Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Nashville Posts: 131	I would love one myself. I’d kill to have a pulsing Xenia in a ‘safe space’. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro __________________ No glass box turns into a beautiful reef tank quickly. Current Tank Info: 150gT Mixed Reef - help me trap/remove/destroy my hateful Molly Miller Blennys!

03/26/2018, 07:15 PM	#2
ajoe Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 297	DJ. I can't think why you would not be able to achieve reasonable stability with proper maintenance. If you can bump up to 3 gallons this is a nice little office tank at a great price at BRS. https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/3-gal...m-mr-aqua.html keep us posted. would love to see the progress.

03/26/2018, 09:45 PM	#3
gogo7 pico reefer Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: ontario canada Posts: 435	yeah, you can do almost any size with minimal 'maintenance'. but you're the one that has to define 'maintenance'. i use vases. round cylinder vases provide the best views. no impeller pumps needed, possibly a heater. par 30 is enough light.

03/26/2018, 10:14 PM	#4
Djbeasley05 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 644	Any suggestions for an AIO tank and light fixture? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03/27/2018, 12:07 AM	#5
NO3 In Memoriam Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 269	https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2GkZcQN3jwo