10G setup

Steve-O- · #1 04-08-2009, 12:10 PM

Hey guys been a real long time since i have been here, So im slowly gettin myself back into the scene. I was real heart broken when i lost my job and my 75g tank crashed.

Anyways im starting a 10g tank for now here is the specs:

9lbs of LR
20lbs LiveSand

My question is really about the lighting i have my old setup still that had 2- 150w HQI MH with 20k bulbs. Now will 1 of these be to much for my 10g hanging 1 1/2 or 2 feet above the tank. Most likely the addiction will come back full force and when i get more money ill be hooking my 75 back up lol
Anyways any help would be great about the lights

TheMikey · #2 04-08-2009, 03:43 PM

I would say, first off, move up to a 15G (24x12x12). It will give you a lot more room to play around with and more space for fish/corals/etc. It's also much easier finding lights that will fit a 15G than the 10.

Just my opinion though. Always nice to see new nanos!

Rbacchiega · #3 04-08-2009, 06:22 PM

It shouldn't be. Generally 150s are recommended for 18" depths. Be sure you're measuring from the back/top of the reflector (where the bulb is connected if a pendant, or the top most part of the reflector if otherwise)

Steve-O- · #4 04-09-2009, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rbacchiega

It shouldn't be. Generally 150s are recommended for 18" depths. Be sure you're measuring from the back/top of the reflector (where the bulb is connected if a pendant, or the top most part of the reflector if otherwise)

thats from the bottom of the tank to top of refector ?? should i consider heights from rock or sand?? I looked for a 15g here in my area and had no luck like i said this is prob just a temp for me i will get my full setup together sometime

Rbacchiega · #5 04-09-2009, 01:06 AM

yes,. 18" to the bottom. If you're planing on only going softies you should be fine with your light at that level

Steve-O- · #6 04-09-2009, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Rbacchiega

yes,. 18" to the bottom. If you're planing on only going softies you should be fine with your light at that level

thanks alot for the help ill post pics when i get the final setup

Steve-O- · #7 04-10-2009, 09:29 PM

So i got my Lights hooked up last night wake up this morning to tons of life on my rocks prob about 20-25 blue mushrooms about 5 pests that ill have to kill so far so good water is already crystal clear.