Edit & Warning for those just starting out in Marine: I'm an experienced hobbyist. I have 23 years in Freshwater systems and Planted tanks. I can go at a faster pace than the average hobbyist starting in Marine. I also use unorthodox methods. DO NOT stock the way I stock, especially with regard to pacing. I have the know-how and the heavy maintenance regimen to maintain a system like this. On the other hand, I will tell you to go very slowly with regard to stocking and setup. Thank you and enjoy this journal.
Isn't this tank pretty? It's my old Finnex 8g, 16" x 10" x 11.5". Has a 24W CF fixture.
With two Rio 50+ powerheads. A little shy of 20x. But, initially purchased a Hydor pico evolution giving me 20x, but these two seem to physically have more flow, IMO.
Video showing the flow. What do you think? Hard to see. Moves pretty well. Particles are going everywhere. I could also add the hydor too. Or add a third Rio from the planted tank and use the Hydor in the planted. You can never have enough flow and I like the very even distribution that three give.
I've got another item on it the way.
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/www.marinedepot.com/UP_Aqua_UA_F17_6.69_Inch_Flexible_LED_Flexible_Mount_LED_Light_Fixtures_for_Aquariums-UP_Aqua-AZ46447-FILTFILDFX-vi.html
It's only to supplement the lighting and create that "shimmer".
Was going to convert an aquaclear 70 to a fuge, but it's too big to fit behind the tank. May try to convert an aquaclear 50 instead, which is much smaller, but I'll need a different fuge light. The one I got is for the Aquaclear 70 and it's way too big. Need like a clip on LED or something very small, like a pod light or something. Suggestions are helpful here. Otherwise, larger waterchanges are in order and I'll nix the idea of a fuge. Would love the fuge, though, as it would negate the extra powerhead, IMO and it's a great little DYI project. Installing the RO gave me confidence to tackle a DIY.
I figured the tank was lying around and it cost less than $20 to change the bulb in the fixture, and $40 for that light. Converting the aquaclear is free and I have all the powerheads essentially. Have the heater. Have extra thermometers. Why not make 8g extra of water? Won't even be 8g of water once I get the LR and sand in. Have to do the water test for copper. I don't remember if I treated this tank or not when it was a planted tank. Hopefully nothing is amiss.
Stocking wise, I have absolutely no idea. No limits other than my lighting and that it's only 8g.
Thanks for looking. It's a lovely tank. Has made some beautiful planted tanks. Hopefully it'll do the same for SW.
llj
Isn't this tank pretty? It's my old Finnex 8g, 16" x 10" x 11.5". Has a 24W CF fixture.
With two Rio 50+ powerheads. A little shy of 20x. But, initially purchased a Hydor pico evolution giving me 20x, but these two seem to physically have more flow, IMO.
Video showing the flow. What do you think? Hard to see. Moves pretty well. Particles are going everywhere. I could also add the hydor too. Or add a third Rio from the planted tank and use the Hydor in the planted. You can never have enough flow and I like the very even distribution that three give.
I've got another item on it the way.
http
/www.marinedepot.com/UP_Aqua_UA_F17_6.69_Inch_Flexible_LED_Flexible_Mount_LED_Light_Fixtures_for_Aquariums-UP_Aqua-AZ46447-FILTFILDFX-vi.htmlIt's only to supplement the lighting and create that "shimmer".
Was going to convert an aquaclear 70 to a fuge, but it's too big to fit behind the tank. May try to convert an aquaclear 50 instead, which is much smaller, but I'll need a different fuge light. The one I got is for the Aquaclear 70 and it's way too big. Need like a clip on LED or something very small, like a pod light or something. Suggestions are helpful here. Otherwise, larger waterchanges are in order and I'll nix the idea of a fuge. Would love the fuge, though, as it would negate the extra powerhead, IMO and it's a great little DYI project. Installing the RO gave me confidence to tackle a DIY.
I figured the tank was lying around and it cost less than $20 to change the bulb in the fixture, and $40 for that light. Converting the aquaclear is free and I have all the powerheads essentially. Have the heater. Have extra thermometers. Why not make 8g extra of water? Won't even be 8g of water once I get the LR and sand in. Have to do the water test for copper. I don't remember if I treated this tank or not when it was a planted tank. Hopefully nothing is amiss.
Stocking wise, I have absolutely no idea. No limits other than my lighting and that it's only 8g.
Thanks for looking. It's a lovely tank. Has made some beautiful planted tanks. Hopefully it'll do the same for SW.
llj
I've got a load of this stuff now. 
When I pick up my lampeyes tomorrow, I'll buy one. 
