starting a nano tank,HELP!

Arok3000 · #1 10-18-2010, 06:06 AM

I run the Fishneedit 70 watt over my 5 gallon.
Great value and has worked well for me so far. I got the 20k bulb, and once it breaks in, it really looks closer to a 14k. Otherwise not a single complaint about it.

torrid_07 · #2 10-18-2010, 06:19 AM

do these fishneedit lights have built in fans at all for cooling?

Arok3000 · #3 10-18-2010, 06:24 AM

No fans.
They run an external ballast. The fixture itself stays quite cool actually.

torrid_07 · #4 10-18-2010, 06:27 AM

yeah that doesnt seem bad, would that be enough light over a 10g though? 70w mh
do you run any other lighting over your 5g? leds or anything for night?

Arok3000 · #5 10-18-2010, 06:33 AM

No, I only run the one light.
If you're looking for a 70 watt, I suggested it over a DIY 70 watt pendant as the DIY will probably even end up costing more.
The 150 watt might be better for a 10 or 15 gallon. Plus then you can hang it higher to avoid any large temp swings in that small of a tank.

torrid_07 · #6 10-22-2010, 04:16 AM

hey what size aquaclear should i use for my fuge on my 10g tank?

gobytron · #7 10-22-2010, 01:58 PM

you planning on picking up the sunpod still?
It has cooling fans and leds for sunrise/sunset...

Looks really nice to and the mounting legs are even included.

Let me know about tonight please.

BlueWorldAquatic · #8 10-22-2010, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by torrid_07

hey what size aquaclear should i use for my fuge on my 10g tank?

Should not need much more than an AC20. I run my 10 gal nano for 4 years now, with much issues with that and a Hydor Nano.

You can also choose the Marineland LED's for lighting, on my 10gal (12" deep), the par reading was just under 1000.

Ken