New to reef tanks

[Mr.First]

You guys are embarrassing the gender.

 

[LaurenBabe]

hey

whats the gender???

 

[cb747]

Lauren its worth finding out if you can drill it. I posted the link just to show you some deals that are out there I think maybe buying a whole setup might be the way for you to go. Ofcoarse its entirely up to you! The search continues

 

[Josh]

I think maybe buying a whole setup might be the way for you to go.

Agreed.

Take your time and be patient. Buy a used empty tank that is close to your specifications with the pumps, lights, and plumbing. You can upgrade what you don't like later.

 

[ellebelle]

Lauren, you can drill most tanks. People say that you can't drill AGA tanks, but I've seen two successfully drilled.

 

[LaurenBabe]

hey

what about tempered glass? there is a 90 in conn the I am interested in... but it does not have a hood it is all wood stand and costs 250 the tank is drilled but... does not come with a top

 

[charliethetuna88]

u gotta ask the guy whos selling it if it comes with the top .

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Tops hold in heat and can cause oxygen exchange to be low. Buy some egg crate light difuser and you'll be set with that tank.

 

[ellebelle]

Well, I like having a canopy because I have jumping fish.

You CANNOT drill tempered glass. Period. But find out for sure if the aquarium really is all tempered glass - a lot of times, not all of the panes are made of tempered glass. What brand is the tank?

 

[LaurenBabe]

i am soo excited! i just set up a 5 gallon tank last week and it has already cycled! still waiting for a much biger one but here are some pictures of what I have now in my gallory if n e one heres about a tank please tell me i want to buy one
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[ellebelle]

Lauren -

Just be aware that a 5g tank is going to be more difficult to maintain than a larger tank. I don't know what your plans are for the little tank, but if you put anything other than the LR and sand in there, you should pull the temperature up. You are also going to need more LR in there to add to the biological filtration - maybe three or four small pieces.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

i dun think it cycled yet, but what do i no i iz no expert

looks nice though...

 

[richiewwhite]

she looks nice yes the tank not so much

 

[jhale]

i dun think it cycled yet, but what do i no i iz no expert

looks nice though...

yes you iz know expert

the tank could be cycled if sand and rock from an existing tank were used.
but when the first critter goes in, there will be a mini cycle so test for that.

I agree more rock is needed. 5 gallons is tough, you have no leeway for mistakes because the water volume is small.

what's your livestock list?

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

The hang on filter in your 5G could cause a lot of salt creep and a lot of time to maintain it. Therefore, test your water frequently.

 

[Omega]

Wow

 

[junglebase]

Wow

Spoken like a true reefer! lol

 

[steveo32]

Lauren those coral life digital temps things are pretty much garbage their always off. Since you have a small tank I would go with the good old fashion ones and hide it in the back. Also let me see if I got a piece of live rock I can give you I prob got a niced size piece.

 

[marki24]

From the looks of your tank i dont think you need a powerhead since you have that HUGE hang on filter which will produce enough water flow in the tank by itself. But then again I dont think right most of the time so get another opinion on this.

 

[LeslieS]

Lauren,

What is the general rule for how many lbs of live rock you should have for each gallon of water in your tank?

DO MORE RESEARCH!