What to do with a 12 gallon nano

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which one

Poll closed Dec 19, 2010.

  1. mantis with softcorals

    13 vote(s)
    81.3%

  2. pair of seahorese with macro algeas

    3 vote(s)
    18.8%
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  1. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    Ok so i have a 12 gallon nano cube laying around and since i am not going to be setting up my 15o gallon :-/ I have decided to set up this nano but i dont know what i want to do with it. Should i have a mantis tank with some soft coral or should i change things up a bit and do a seahores tank with some macro algeas?:eek:

    oo and for lighting i was planing on useing this http://www.boostled.com/
     
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  2. offensetaken

    offensetaken Montipora Digitata

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    I say a Mantis tank just cuz they're sooo fun to watch. A seshorse tank would be cool also but they're a lot of work IMO.
     
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  3. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    Mantis tank with soft corals and macro algaes.
     
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  4. Magnus

    Magnus Sharknado

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    Mantis w/softies sounds good! You can also have macros there if you want.
     
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  5. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    mantis and a zoa garden
     
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  6. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    Ooo zoa garden sounds nice do u one of those bulbs will be enogh or should i do a retro kit with 12 leds from rapidleds?
     
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  7. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    no,most zoas will do great under lower lighting,but LEDS would definatly look great,just not required

    Edit-just noticed your allready looking at the boost leds,either the stock pc's or either of those led's would be fine for zoas,the leds would really make thier colors pop.
     
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  8. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    Yea that why i wanted to use them :)
     
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  9. norg.

    norg. Kole Tang

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    Mantis and a zoa garden sounds awesome. Thats what I would do personally.
     
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  10. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    But would the mantis be ok with those leds or would it stress him out?
     
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