Pico pico pico!!!!!

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  1. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    So I've realized something... I have rock, sand and a AC 70.

    Why let it go to waste? I'm thinking about starting a pico. I'm thinking maybe a 2.5 sps dominated with a gravity fed ATO. All I need to get is a heater and light!!! For lighting I'm thinking a simple 24w 50/50. This project is only going to cost around 35$.

    Fish: none.
    Inverts: none.
    Sps: montipora, acros and birds best
    Lps: a torch
    Softies: a ton of polyps and zoas
    Rock: 5lbs Marco
    Sand: 5 lbs sugar sand
    Filtration: aquaclear 70 with a sponge and carbon
    Heat: 25w heater

    This won't happen for another month or two but I figure I might as well get as much info as possible!!!!

    Whatdya think?
     
    SwimsWithFish, Jan 8, 2012
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  2. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    leds!!! leds!!! do itttt
     
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  3. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    That's what I'll probably end up doing but until then, desk lamp with 50/50:)
     
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  4. chelseagrin

    chelseagrin Fire Goby

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    you wont be able to grow sps with a desk lamp. that tank is the perfect size for a par30 bulb.
     
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  5. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    I say go for it. You just need to check on the PAR with the 50/50 bulb to make sure it will support SPS.
     
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  6. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    Yea, leds are not a bad price for that small of a tank. And good idea with the ato! That tiny tank would evaporate water like a puddle in a sunny day! :p
     
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  7. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    Hey, you could PM member 2in10 to see if that lighting would support SPS's.
     
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  8. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    I'll ask em!;)
     
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    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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  10. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    How would you reflect the light down into the tank?
     
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