As far as testing supplies just buy the little paper strips, they are not 100% accurate but will let you know if something is wrong. No need to spend $100 on testing supplies for a nano. Also bring a sample of water to get tested whenever you get your 5 gallon jugs refilled. All places test water for free
12G Nano Question
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So like I said I was off work all day yesterday, and got started first thing on setting it up.
I did just as Chrisjet instructed, First I removed and Disposed of all the old sand. I also Gave all the Liverock a Good Scrub down, found a few worms that looked like Red wigglers in a couple pieces, Not sure if they were safe so I took the safe route and removed them.
I added 20Lbs of Caribsea Live sand and Filled the tank with pre mixed water. I put one sponge in the first compartment and put a handful of filter floss on top of that. Put about 1lb. of Liverock ruble in the Second compartment and a Small bag of seachem surgel on top of that , my LFS was out of the packets of purigen so I have to wait a couple days before I can get that in there.
In the Third Compartment I upgraded the pump to a Maxijet 1200 and put in the Heater and Temp Gauge. You were right Chris Jet, The flow is amazing. I actually came up with a great idea to go with this but you'll have to stay tuned to see if it works out.
Well I waited a little while and let the sand storm calm down, and then added some of the Liverock. I didn't use all of the Rock, because I was pretty pleased with what I came up with. Here's where we are as of Last Night.
http://s196.photobucket.com/albums/aa15/Lukestimp/12%20Gallon%20Nano%20Up%20and%20Running/">http://s196.photobucket.com/albums/aa15/Lukestimp/12%20Gallon%20Nano%20Up%20and%20Running/</a>
I wanted to post these pics the way most of you do, where a smaller image is shown and when you click on it the size goes up but don't know how to do that.
Please let me know what you guys think.
I did just as Chrisjet instructed, First I removed and Disposed of all the old sand. I also Gave all the Liverock a Good Scrub down, found a few worms that looked like Red wigglers in a couple pieces, Not sure if they were safe so I took the safe route and removed them.
I added 20Lbs of Caribsea Live sand and Filled the tank with pre mixed water. I put one sponge in the first compartment and put a handful of filter floss on top of that. Put about 1lb. of Liverock ruble in the Second compartment and a Small bag of seachem surgel on top of that , my LFS was out of the packets of purigen so I have to wait a couple days before I can get that in there.
In the Third Compartment I upgraded the pump to a Maxijet 1200 and put in the Heater and Temp Gauge. You were right Chris Jet, The flow is amazing. I actually came up with a great idea to go with this but you'll have to stay tuned to see if it works out.
Well I waited a little while and let the sand storm calm down, and then added some of the Liverock. I didn't use all of the Rock, because I was pretty pleased with what I came up with. Here's where we are as of Last Night.
http://s196.photobucket.com/albums/aa15/Lukestimp/12%20Gallon%20Nano%20Up%20and%20Running/">http://s196.photobucket.com/albums/aa15/Lukestimp/12%20Gallon%20Nano%20Up%20and%20Running/</a>
I wanted to post these pics the way most of you do, where a smaller image is shown and when you click on it the size goes up but don't know how to do that.
Please let me know what you guys think.
wow, luke it looks good! Looks like your off to a good start - Let me know how that nano fission skimmer works out if your planning on using it. My aquatic addiction started with a nano. 3 months later I upgraded to a 90g. Be careful this hobby is oddly addicting! Good luck and thanks for keeping me updated
chrisjet- My friend had the Fission Skimmer but as you could probably tell, he had never used it, I debated actually using it, but after seeing how it works, and realizing that it really wasn't made for the Nano Cube decided I'll just keep it to the side and find a better use for it later.
More Questions now though. If you've looked at the pictures, you can see that Last night the water was crystal clear, but this morning when I took a look at it the water was very cloudy again, is this normal?
I have been reading a ton on here now, and some other forums and it has been suggested to many that own the 12G Nano OG to upgrade the Hood to the DX. I think this will be the next mod, and I'm not to happy with the Moon lights right now so I'm probably gonna Upgrade those as well. Any Suggestions.
What Compacts should I use? 50/50 or 1 all acentic and 1 Regular 10K Ithink?
More Questions now though. If you've looked at the pictures, you can see that Last night the water was crystal clear, but this morning when I took a look at it the water was very cloudy again, is this normal?
I have been reading a ton on here now, and some other forums and it has been suggested to many that own the 12G Nano OG to upgrade the Hood to the DX. I think this will be the next mod, and I'm not to happy with the Moon lights right now so I'm probably gonna Upgrade those as well. Any Suggestions.
What Compacts should I use? 50/50 or 1 all acentic and 1 Regular 10K Ithink?
Chrisjet- I couldn't get any of the links to work, but I'm pretty sure that the Canopy you listed is the one I was considering. Gotta read it very thorough though, because when you switch from the OG hood to the DX, the ballast is Remotly located (Not in the hood like the OG) and that does not come with the canopy, so it's another $22 plus the new Hinges which are $15 more so all together it's like $108 plus the $35 shipping so for $143 I can upgrade to the DX Hood. But for god's sake I can get A Brand new DX 12g for $165 Including the shipping! The Wife will not approve but it looks as though I'm gonna have 2 Tanks now. Your right Chrisjet this is going to be Very addicting!
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hey you know what you should do ask(the wife) for a lighting upgrade (or a canopy) from nanotuners for fathers day. and if it is a no well you can try on christmas again.
Nano_Reefer92- LOL! For some reason I just don't think she would be OK with that. I am Seriously considering just buying a DX on Ebay. A guy I work with says he will take the one I just got off my hands, but not until he's done building his house (like a month or so) I'm on the lookout for a Used DX Hood right now so if anyone here's anything let me know.
By the way guys to update my thread, The water had gotten cloudy Yesterday, but when I returned home last night it was all Cleared up again. There is a pretty thick foam in the first Compartment right now, and I think it came from the sand, should I be worried about this?
I've seen a few peoples signatures that had a Timer of how long thier tank had been set up, where can I get one of these.
By the way guys to update my thread, The water had gotten cloudy Yesterday, but when I returned home last night it was all Cleared up again. There is a pretty thick foam in the first Compartment right now, and I think it came from the sand, should I be worried about this?
I've seen a few peoples signatures that had a Timer of how long thier tank had been set up, where can I get one of these.
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oh can you go to lawrenceville ga if you can stop by
**** I'm from Lawrenceville and just recently moved out to Loganville, My Whole Family stills lives out there, so I'm going tonight. And since they are a Sponser I'll save 10% right? Well I guess I have to Become a Member First so where do I sign Up?
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well you pay 30$ and you are a full member but not sure where you pay?
mojo? little help here?
mojo? little help here?
