Stuff for a pico?

SeaSerpant · #1 02-16-2008, 09:22 PM

what kind of lighting would i need for a pico?

GrimReefer · #2 02-16-2008, 09:25 PM

what size tank are you using?

SeaSerpant · #3 02-16-2008, 09:25 PM

i'm thinking of a 5g

mr_alberta · #4 02-16-2008, 09:32 PM

This is a nice little light:

http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s...t_ID=pc-al0909

SeaSerpant · #5 02-16-2008, 09:37 PM

i've seen people with desklights with coralife bulbs, would this work?

GrimReefer · #6 02-16-2008, 09:42 PM

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 · #7 02-16-2008, 09:44 PM

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

GrimReefer · #8 02-16-2008, 09:52 PM

Quote:

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 · #9 02-16-2008, 09:53 PM

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 · #10 02-16-2008, 09:57 PM

and what kind of heater?