How do I start a nano...

kwirky · #1 09-14-2006, 07:43 PM

How are you planning to light it? I recommend figuring out a way to deal with top-off water if you're using bright light, like PC lighting. 1 gallon of water will evaporate quickly unless you cover it well, or have a way to drip water in.

By the way, a Hydor is a great way to stir up some turbulence in the tank, aiding in water flow, without putting in extra power heads, since you have little space to begin with

http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s...duct_ID=hy-wrd

Keep in mind, a tank that small probably won't hold a fish. It would be great for a few inverts though!

gbeef · #2 10-09-2006, 04:50 AM

Hydor Rotating Water Deflector
is anyone useing one of these how do they work? how do you find them?

skylord · #3 10-09-2006, 06:31 AM

I am using one on a Maxijet 1200 in my 75g and was really surprised at how well it works.

Farrmanchu · #4 10-09-2006, 02:30 PM

I did a 1 Gallon Pico with a Coralife 50/50 10Watt bulb, and an AQ Mini HOB. No heater, the HOB and light is enough to keep the temp between 79 and 81 (day/night). It's been running for a couple months, no huge growth in the Corals, but nothing got dead.

Farrmanchu · #5 10-09-2006, 02:39 PM

The HOB is full of LR rubble, top up done every day or two, 20% WC at least once a week (with a turkey baster, takes like 2 minutes). If you go bigger, use a bigger HOB, and maybe a small powerhead. If you get the right sized equipment, you won't need a heater, the pump motors take care of it.