what kind of filtration for this tank? - Reef-Geeks

msbeanctr · Reef-Geek

I'm getting this tank (this weekend at a lfs anniversary sale)

Mr. Aqua Cube Frameless Glass Aquarium Tank

I'll be using mh lighting and a hob skimmer....also some live rock. I don't plan on stocking it too heavily...mainly sps.

Should I use additional filtration? If so, what would you suggest?

Thank you!!

rgrking · Spawning

can't wait to see the suggestions. I wouldn't have a clue on what to add to this tank. The ones that overflow into a tray are really cool.

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

ohhhhhhhh ahhhhhhhh

I just setup the same tank

Here's my build... A place for my money to QT/grow out :)

I'm using a medium CPR HOB refugium, and a lil tunze 9001 skimmer on mine

Everything seems great.

With these little tanks I've found a good solid substrate really helps keep it bulletproof... Put in some layers of sand, like a layer or two of crushed coral, some medium grain sand, and some finer sand, and keep the sandbed nice a deep! At least with this 18" deep nano it doesn't hurt too much to put all that sand in there

What kind of skimmer will you be putting on yours???

chris&barb · Lost

If you dont mind water changes then i would use them for your water quality. An HOB fuge would work well too IMO. I dont know much about nano skimmers but im sure there are some nice ones.

chris&barb · Lost

BTW thats a nice looking tank.

rgrking · Spawning

wow a hob fuge would look great on there. With it's own little light and everything. You might even just put it on the side so that you can show it off too!

msbeanctr · Reef-Geek

I'm going to be using an eshopps hob skimmer........What a great idea! I'll have to look into the refugium.

How often do you go a pwc on your tank?

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Originally Posted by estanoche

ohhhhhhhh ahhhhhhhh

I just setup the same tank

Here's my build... A place for my money to QT/grow out :)

I'm using a medium CPR HOB refugium, and a lil tunze 9001 skimmer on mine

Everything seems great.

With these little tanks I've found a good solid substrate really helps keep it bulletproof... Put in some layers of sand, like a layer or two of crushed coral, some medium grain sand, and some finer sand, and keep the sandbed nice a deep! At least with this 18" deep nano it doesn't hurt too much to put all that sand in there

What kind of skimmer will you be putting on yours???

LadyOfIreland · Dr. Zoos

Like many of the others on here, I would also suggest an HOB fuge

Can't wait to see your progress on it! I bet you are very excited to get your new tank ^_^

Saltcreep · Big-Geek

With a tank this size, and mainly sps, i agree that wc's would keep it straight. What other setups do you have?
I've thought about doing live rock and a "daily water swap" with my bigger system if i ever setup a nano..
key word... ever

msbeanctr · Reef-Geek

I also have a 72 gallon tank currently.....that I can't get any sps to grow in so I thought I'd try this size tank.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saltcreep

With a tank this size, and mainly sps, i agree that wc's would keep it straight. What other setups do you have?
I've thought about doing live rock and a "daily water swap" with my bigger system if i ever setup a nano..
key word... ever

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

ohhh I'm curious - what size metal halide are you using?

In a tank that small, heat from lighting becomes a BIG issue very quickly!!

I put a 70W MH on my 20 gallon, and it raised the temp nearly 10 degrees

chris&barb · Lost

Msbean, hows this going?

[1 (permalink)] Posted by msbeanctr 08-23-2011, 10:12 AM	Reef-Geek
what kind of filtration for this tank? I'm getting this tank (this weekend at a lfs anniversary sale) Mr. Aqua Cube Frameless Glass Aquarium Tank I'll be using mh lighting and a hob skimmer....also some live rock. I don't plan on stocking it too heavily...mainly sps. Should I use additional filtration? If so, what would you suggest? Thank you!!	Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 346 Gameroom cash: $130700 Rep Power: 13
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[2 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 08-23-2011, 10:15 AM	Spawning
can't wait to see the suggestions. I wouldn't have a clue on what to add to this tank. The ones that overflow into a tray are really cool. __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 08-23-2011, 10:46 AM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
ohhhhhhhh ahhhhhhhh I just setup the same tank Here's my build... A place for my money to QT/grow out :) I'm using a medium CPR HOB refugium, and a lil tunze 9001 skimmer on mine Everything seems great. With these little tanks I've found a good solid substrate really helps keep it bulletproof... Put in some layers of sand, like a layer or two of crushed coral, some medium grain sand, and some finer sand, and keep the sandbed nice a deep! At least with this 18" deep nano it doesn't hurt too much to put all that sand in there What kind of skimmer will you be putting on yours??? __________________ SAY NO TO FISH STICKS!! Put screened and vented lids on your tanks! My 80 Gal. Reef Tank Build: So this is where all my money goes My 25 Gal. QT/Angler Cube: A place for my money to QT/grow out Member/VP of Spokane Coeur d Alene Reef Society Friend me up on FB too!	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,799 Gameroom cash: $1235065 Rep Power: 116
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[6 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 08-23-2011, 10:58 AM	Spawning
wow a hob fuge would look great on there. With it's own little light and everything. You might even just put it on the side so that you can show it off too! __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[8 (permalink)] Posted by LadyOfIreland 08-23-2011, 12:15 PM	Dr. Zoos
Like many of the others on here, I would also suggest an HOB fuge Can't wait to see your progress on it! I bet you are very excited to get your new tank ^_^ __________________ One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish... Will work for coral "If wishes were fishes, we'd all have full tanks."	Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 867 Gameroom cash: $259040 Rep Power: 34
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[4 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 08-23-2011, 10:56 AM	Lost
If you dont mind water changes then i would use them for your water quality. An HOB fuge would work well too IMO. I dont know much about nano skimmers but im sure there are some nice ones.	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,272 Gameroom cash: $3501040 Rep Power: 100
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[5 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 08-23-2011, 10:57 AM	Lost
BTW thats a nice looking tank.	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,272 Gameroom cash: $3501040 Rep Power: 100
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[9 (permalink)] Posted by Saltcreep 08-23-2011, 02:03 PM	Big-Geek
With a tank this size, and mainly sps, i agree that wc's would keep it straight. What other setups do you have? I've thought about doing live rock and a "daily water swap" with my bigger system if i ever setup a nano.. key word... ever	Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: newark de Posts: 1,641 Gameroom cash: $535375 Rep Power: 62
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[11 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 08-23-2011, 09:27 PM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
ohhh I'm curious - what size metal halide are you using? In a tank that small, heat from lighting becomes a BIG issue very quickly!! I put a 70W MH on my 20 gallon, and it raised the temp nearly 10 degrees __________________ SAY NO TO FISH STICKS!! Put screened and vented lids on your tanks! My 80 Gal. Reef Tank Build: So this is where all my money goes My 25 Gal. QT/Angler Cube: A place for my money to QT/grow out Member/VP of Spokane Coeur d Alene Reef Society Friend me up on FB too!	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,799 Gameroom cash: $1235065 Rep Power: 116
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[12 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 08-29-2011, 03:22 PM	Lost
Msbean, hows this going?	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,272 Gameroom cash: $3501040 Rep Power: 100
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