Setting up another nano?

[CHEAPREEF]

Uses a mogul base, and from what i could understand from the guy on the phone it uses a fulham workhorse5. I'm going to try one first, i'll let post the results.

Clinton

[AJ_77]

Looks similar to what Sam mentions in his "Cheap 95W Lighting" thread in the main forum. He refences this site: http://www.specialty-lights.com/430255.html, although the bulbs there look self-ballasted.

[CHEAPREEF]

Looks almost the same, but i can get the one i posted for $75 CND. 8)

Clinton

[Samw]

Originally Posted by CHEAPREEF

Looks almost the same, but i can get the one i posted for $75 CND. 8)

Clinton

Yes, the one I posted was self ballasted and therefore expensive. This one uses a remote ballast so replacement bulbs will be cheaper. Good option and good find.

[Bob I]

Originally Posted by Alan Joseph

Looks similar to what Sam mentions in his "Cheap 95W Lighting" thread in the main forum. He refences this site: http://www.specialty-lights.com/430255.html, although the bulbs there look self-ballasted.

They say it is self ballasted. BTW Pisces have similar lights above their Plant tanks. They sell it with the great big reflector for $149.95. I would prefer the separately ballasted lamps, as it would be less expensive at replacement time.

BTW, has anyone decided if I can call my 20H a nano?

[BCOrchidGuy]

In the grand scheme of things all our tanks are nano's compared to a real reef. IMHO you can keep a 20 and call it a nano, your the boss of your tank no one else. I've got a 20 standard nano and its a nice tank, no complaints, I plan on a 1 gallon nano in the near future (some call em micro's). Good luck with the 20 its got alot of potential.

[AJ_77]

I agree, the 20 does look great and you have so many more lighting choices, and less crowding as things grow in. My 10 was just too tiny, and the 15 tall is barely enough - IMO.

Saw the 20 today and it looks MAHvellous.

[reefburnaby]

Hi,

I prefer a 15 gallon wide over a 20 gallon tall. The extra height does hurt you and it really isn't required in a nano. 15 gallon wide has the same footprint as a 20 gallon wide but it is about 4 to 5 inches shorter.

- Victor.

[AJ_77]

Originally Posted by reefburnaby

Hi,

The extra height does hurt you and it really isn't required in a nano.

Victor:
Could you elaborate? How does it hurt? Are you referring to lighting and aquascaping concerns?

[StirCrazy]

personaly I would be going for a taller tank.. I also don't understand your statment that the extra high will hurt you.. in fact it will open up for more posibilities for rock arangment.. and give more room for Corals to grow.

I like my 25 gal (20 gal but taller) and I think this is a wonderfull size for a nano.

Steve