20L w/ 9G Sump, First time saltwater

[that0neguy1126]

Thats probably enough for a PC fixture. I have a 24" sitting over a little 10gal. Its only about 2.5" high.

 

[othercents]

What wattage and light are you using? Is there any issues if I just got one from homedepot? I'm thinking rust and corrosion issues along with a brightness issue.

 

[that0neguy1126]

I forgot, and I am not home to check. I think there is a 29W 50/50 bulb in it. A lot of people just use grow lights and clip on fixtures for the sump, but may not work in your tight space.

 

[68sting]

I would do a diy led over the fuge. It would be cheap, easy and very low profile.

 

[othercents]

I can still cut a hole in the table and put a clip on light in but I was thinking there was a PC fixture I can use that will be as effective and keep me from needing to cut the table. I don't think spending $80 on an led DIY on this setup is a good use of money.

David

 

[that0neguy1126]

Yea. any PC fixture should work fine for lighting the fuge.

 

[Wicked Color]

My tank is not tempered glass and I can drill it, however I do want to use the tank for a sump later on, so I would prefer not to (I could always buy a new one and sell/donate this one to a fellow reefer). There are minor adjustments that I could make on the PVC overflow if I run into issues including placing clear 90s in the U joint that goes over the back of the tank. At this point I fall under the "cautiously optimistic" category. As we all probably know, each build is unique and no build goes exactly as planned, so I'm at a wait and see mode.

I have a 20 long in my basement, you can have it if you want it.

 

[othercents]

Yea. any PC fixture should work fine for lighting the fuge.

I'm thinking of getting the 3 pack xenon puck lights. I wonder if those will work.

 

[othercents]

I have a 20 long in my basement, you can have it if you want it.

Thanks for the offer wicked. Is it drilled? I think if there are issues with the PVC overflow I will have to take you up on that offer. For now I'm waiting.

 

[68sting]

I would think you could do leds for a fuge your size for $40 or less.

 

[othercents]

I would think you could do leds for a fuge your size for $40 or less.

Please price that out for me. The closest I have gotten is $42.50, but that is without thermal paste, heatsync, wiring, or switches.

David

 

[othercents]

I have decided I really want a Mantis Shrimp or more specifically a Neogonodactylus oerstedii. They are very hardy, can live in bright environments, and remain around 3" in length, however I'm not sure what corals and fish I can get in there with them. I know my daughter would love to have clown fish too.

 

[chris 67]

they are cool, but i had one hitchhiker that was on my live rock he went after my true percula clown and some of my clean up crew

you could put it in your fuge?

 

[othercents]

you could put it in your fuge?

That defeats the purpose of me buying one. I just need to find the right things that can live with the Mantis and make sure the Mantis is well fed. Many have said that a small mantis would not mess with a full grown clown, however they also said that any fish with a Mantis could become food.

 

[chris 67]

yes you are right that any fish could become food.However you might be able to have a mantis if you don't have bottom dwelling fish .And you have highly active fish i think it would be ok????

 

[othercents]

I got my rock today, so I played with it a little.

I'm not sure I can get all the pieces to stay that way without gluing them all together. 15 pounds of rock for $35 was a lot of rock for my 20L. I think they sent me 17 pounds.

David

 

[othercents]

BTW. My cat came back from the vet yesterday and the vet thinks she has FIP which is almost 100% fatal without any treatments available. We are waiting on some more tests, but my cat looks miserable with a swelled up mid section from all the fluid buildup. Only 6 months old.

 

[othercents]

Final resting spot.

 

[sugaree]

Dude, so sorry to hear about your kitty. She's still just a kitten too. Hopefully with treatment she will still have some quality time left with your family.

 

[othercents]

My 10G tank has something in it that I don't know about. I'm about to move all the rock, sand, and water over to my 20L and want to make sure that leaving it in isn't an issue. Here is a picture of it.

David