Stuff for a pico?

[GrimReefer]

Not for a 5 gallon. There is a 12" Coralife Aqualight available that I think would work best for a 5 gallon. It's 36 watts. Just put some legs on it otherwise you'll cook the tank. There aren't a lot of readily available lights other than that which would be adequate.

[SeaSerpant]

grimreefer do you have a pico or thread because i think i saw one somewhere?

[GrimReefer]

Originally Posted by SeaSerpant

grimreefer do you have a pico or thread because i think i saw one somewhere?

I've had a couple picos over the last few years. They are a lot of fun!





Both were of the exact same design. 2L Marina Betta tank, Elite mini filter, Coralife 10W CF bulb.

[SeaSerpant]

wow awesome. I'm going to ask more stuff about a pico. If you keep on top of your WC and you have a fuge do you need a skimmer? what would be the average cost?

[SeaSerpant]

and what kind of heater?

[GrimReefer]

That really depends on the corals you'll be trying to keep. I'd suggest all softies. You won't need a skimmer or a 'fuge. In my opinion, simplicity is a beautiful thing when it comes to picos. Use a hang-on or submersible filter, add a decent light and you're ready to go. You could use a heater if you want but if you're just doing softies, it shouldn't matter. Just keep it away from sunlight, windows, and vents.

Picos are cheap, but the cost depends on what tank and equipment you choose. My old picos were no more than $50.

[SeaSerpant]

thanks for everything. what kind of light as in watts and everything?

[Brent F]

A peco could be a way to get a tank up and running cheaply.

Excess heat is more likely to be a problem with a peco so you usually don't need a heater.

Softies are a great recommendation because they are less sensitive to change which is hard to avoid in a peco.