15gal Nano setup

101mercantile · 12/26/2010, 02:20 AM

ok so i am not new to reef tanks, but i am new to Nano tanks... I am starting my first Nano tank monday.

Tank: 15gal
Filtration: Cascade 500 Canister Filter, and a Subcurrent Internal wet/dry filter
Lighting: Odyssea 20" 72w(4X18w) T5 HO fixture
Lights:2X Super Actinic 420nm by UV Lighting Company, and 2X Actinic White 12k by UV Lighting Company
Base: 20lbs #1 dry crushed coral
Live Rock: 25lbs of Fiji Premium

Any advice i might need to know about keeping Nanos?

Right now i have 180gal reef tank, 135gal reef tank, 100gal marine only, and a 65gal reef tank. Figured the best thing to do was ask other Nano keepers for there input.

this tank is going to be mainly a Zoanthid's, euphillias(torch and hammerhead), and maybe a Plate coral tank, with very few fish... maybe a Yellowhead jaw fish, and 2 clowns. Again thanks for any advice you guys might throw my way...

101mercantile · 12/27/2010, 11:02 PM

bump

Clavius · 12/27/2010, 11:15 PM

Personally, I would nix the canister filter. Drill the tank and plumb it into a sump. Or at the very least use a HOB filter like one of the Aquaclear filters. Also I would look for a lighting fixture other than the Odyssea. They're junk.

DBreefs · 12/27/2010, 11:19 PM

Sounds to me like your off to a good start. Filtration is in place, lighting should be ample for what your planning on doing. Only question would be what's your plan as far as flow?

101mercantile · 12/27/2010, 11:33 PM

the sub current filter has a dual adjustable outlet, and i planned to do the same with the Cascade filter outlet. that way i could adjust my flow. as for the Odyssea lighting. I have 18 of these fixtures 14 freshwater, and 4 saltwater w/MH. I have had great luck with these lights, only problem with them is the lights them self are no good. I always replace them with med to high end lights... and why should i nix the canister filter?

Clavius · 12/27/2010, 11:45 PM

Canister filters are junk. Especially in reef applications. Also ditch the crushed coral for your substrate. Crushed coral can become a nitrate factory in time. If you're looking for more advice on your nano plans you may want to check out Nano-Reef.com.

101mercantile · 12/27/2010, 11:52 PM

wow never had that problem with crushed coral in my other 4 reef tanks, but they are much bigger... also have never had any problems with canister filters on my 65gal reef tank.. I like them because of the options of media i can add at any given time... kinda wish i would have had this information this morning... As the tank is already cycling as of 10am this morning... ummm well i guess i can retro-fit a Aquaclear 50 in substitute of the cascade 500...

12/27/2010, 11:02 PM	#2
101mercantile Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4	bump Last edited by 101mercantile; 12/27/2010 at 11:33 PM.

12/27/2010, 11:15 PM	#3
Clavius Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 320	Personally, I would nix the canister filter. Drill the tank and plumb it into a sump. Or at the very least use a HOB filter like one of the Aquaclear filters. Also I would look for a lighting fixture other than the Odyssea. They're junk. __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: Out of the hobby

12/27/2010, 11:45 PM	#6
Clavius Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 320	Canister filters are junk. Especially in reef applications. Also ditch the crushed coral for your substrate. Crushed coral can become a nitrate factory in time. If you're looking for more advice on your nano plans you may want to check out Nano-Reef.com. __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: Out of the hobby

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12/26/2010, 02:20 AM	#1
101mercantile Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4	15gal Nano setup ok so i am not new to reef tanks, but i am new to Nano tanks... I am starting my first Nano tank monday. Tank: 15gal Filtration: Cascade 500 Canister Filter, and a Subcurrent Internal wet/dry filter Lighting: Odyssea 20" 72w(4X18w) T5 HO fixture Lights:2X Super Actinic 420nm by UV Lighting Company, and 2X Actinic White 12k by UV Lighting Company Base: 20lbs #1 dry crushed coral Live Rock: 25lbs of Fiji Premium Any advice i might need to know about keeping Nanos? Right now i have 180gal reef tank, 135gal reef tank, 100gal marine only, and a 65gal reef tank. Figured the best thing to do was ask other Nano keepers for there input. this tank is going to be mainly a Zoanthid's, euphillias(torch and hammerhead), and maybe a Plate coral tank, with very few fish... maybe a Yellowhead jaw fish, and 2 clowns. Again thanks for any advice you guys might throw my way...

12/27/2010, 11:19 PM	#4
DBreefs Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 232	Sounds to me like your off to a good start. Filtration is in place, lighting should be ample for what your planning on doing. Only question would be what's your plan as far as flow?

12/27/2010, 11:33 PM	#5
101mercantile Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4	the sub current filter has a dual adjustable outlet, and i planned to do the same with the Cascade filter outlet. that way i could adjust my flow. as for the Odyssea lighting. I have 18 of these fixtures 14 freshwater, and 4 saltwater w/MH. I have had great luck with these lights, only problem with them is the lights them self are no good. I always replace them with med to high end lights... and why should i nix the canister filter?

12/27/2010, 11:52 PM	#7
101mercantile Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4	wow never had that problem with crushed coral in my other 4 reef tanks, but they are much bigger... also have never had any problems with canister filters on my 65gal reef tank.. I like them because of the options of media i can add at any given time... kinda wish i would have had this information this morning... As the tank is already cycling as of 10am this morning... ummm well i guess i can retro-fit a Aquaclear 50 in substitute of the cascade 500...