Love the video's I have a Aqua-Tech 30-60 power filter which could fit the hood light by making the filter opening longer than the cutout. It has 2 spillways for the water return. Do you think the larger filter would be an advantage or a problem in the 10 gal. tank system. Anxious to get started but don't want to cut the hood till I get your input. THX
@reefnubi The larger filter will not be a problem as long as you can make it fit the hood. The water flow rate might be a little high but this can be modified if necessary.
You can't beat an $11 filter that provides mechanical, biological and chemical filtration, especially when you're starting a system using dry rock instead of live rock, as we are doing here.
Hi i'm a newbie, according to a forum that i am on they disagree with having a filter htey have told me that - As for filtration, the biological element of this should be provided by live rock, externals should be used for chemical media such as activated carbon and phosphate remover.
Hopefully this question doesn't cause too much laughter... how does one know when a sump, skimmer, etc. is needed in a tank. I assume it correlates to size, but how much bigger can you go without all of those doodads?
Great question. Actually it correlates less with tank size than with the biotic makeup of the captive community, and the bioload. If you have a carefully composed community of photosynthetic producers, respiring consumers and decomposers, and you add little or no organic matter to the tank on a regular basis, then the tank functions like a real reef with tight recycling of nutrients and no buildup of pollutants. Skimmers tend to become necessary when organic matter is added regularly.
We discuss heating in our video called "Nano Lagoon (10): Temp and Salinity."
If you can keep the tank between 20 and 30 degrees Centigrade (that's about 68-86 F), with an ideal average range of 75-80 F, then you can do without a heater. We advise room temp as long as it does not routinely go below 68 F. If so you can add a small heater (25 watt model).
The intent is to use equipment that is only essential and to keep it simple and economical.
Hi, and thanks for the question. Yes -- all of the videos in the Nano Lagoon series are about salt water systems.
Our goal here is to demonstrate a simple, inexpensive, environmentally friendly reef tank that can be owned and enjoyed by just about everyone. Stay tuned!
are those good filters
qeni678 1 year ago
hey i got a 10 gallon nano lagoon series molded after this so come take a look
samuelwaynefoleyjr 1 year ago
Love the video's I have a Aqua-Tech 30-60 power filter which could fit the hood light by making the filter opening longer than the cutout. It has 2 spillways for the water return. Do you think the larger filter would be an advantage or a problem in the 10 gal. tank system. Anxious to get started but don't want to cut the hood till I get your input. THX
reefnubi 1 year ago
@reefnubi The larger filter will not be a problem as long as you can make it fit the hood. The water flow rate might be a little high but this can be modified if necessary.
ipsfdotcom 1 year ago
my wal-mart is starting to do away with its fish stuff, just got the basis food and a few plants now. i used to get all my stuff from their,
mudtruckman 2 years ago
You can't beat an $11 filter that provides mechanical, biological and chemical filtration, especially when you're starting a system using dry rock instead of live rock, as we are doing here.
ipsfdotcom 2 years ago
i agree
9912699125 2 years ago
@ipsfdotcom u can also add a sponge in the front of the bio-fiber which gives you an extra area for benifical bacteria
fish4ever24 3 months ago
Hi i'm a newbie, according to a forum that i am on they disagree with having a filter htey have told me that - As for filtration, the biological element of this should be provided by live rock, externals should be used for chemical media such as activated carbon and phosphate remover.
What are your thoughts on this?
darthcon34 2 years ago
I'd go with a little bit larger filter, or the 5-15 and a small power-head. Not that much more expensive, and it'll help with dead spots.
RatTheUnloved 3 years ago
Hopefully this question doesn't cause too much laughter... how does one know when a sump, skimmer, etc. is needed in a tank. I assume it correlates to size, but how much bigger can you go without all of those doodads?
BlackBerryStormReVue 3 years ago
Great question. Actually it correlates less with tank size than with the biotic makeup of the captive community, and the bioload. If you have a carefully composed community of photosynthetic producers, respiring consumers and decomposers, and you add little or no organic matter to the tank on a regular basis, then the tank functions like a real reef with tight recycling of nutrients and no buildup of pollutants. Skimmers tend to become necessary when organic matter is added regularly.
ipsfdotcom 3 years ago
what about heating
taylortay102 3 years ago
We discuss heating in our video called "Nano Lagoon (10): Temp and Salinity."
If you can keep the tank between 20 and 30 degrees Centigrade (that's about 68-86 F), with an ideal average range of 75-80 F, then you can do without a heater. We advise room temp as long as it does not routinely go below 68 F. If so you can add a small heater (25 watt model).
The intent is to use equipment that is only essential and to keep it simple and economical.
ipsfdotcom 3 years ago
no skimmer?
DaytonaRoadster 3 years ago
Correct. No skimmer on this nano.
ipsfdotcom 3 years ago
is that a saltwater?
MastaViper808 3 years ago
Hi, and thanks for the question. Yes -- all of the videos in the Nano Lagoon series are about salt water systems.
Our goal here is to demonstrate a simple, inexpensive, environmentally friendly reef tank that can be owned and enjoyed by just about everyone. Stay tuned!
ipsfdotcom 3 years ago
Thank you for showing me how to set up a tank
kwee4 3 years ago
You're most welcome! Mahalos to you for subscribing to our video series.
ipsfdotcom 3 years ago