toastiireefs January 19, 2008 Share January 19, 2008 So i was gonna breack down my 10gl dwarf seahorse tank, and move my three horses to a 2gl.. now I dont know if this will work, but i wanted to have a zoa gardenin the tank, and a seafan for hitching. basically i was wondering if i could use compact flourescents in such a small tank to grow zoos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txaggies07 January 19, 2008 Share January 19, 2008 I think you would be ok. What size are the CF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastiireefs January 19, 2008 Author Share January 19, 2008 These small aquarium lights combine the power and energy efficiency of fluorescent bulbs in small, modern designs to suit any desktop aquarium. Each Small Aquarium Light is constructed of durable, attractively-colored plastic housing to complement any home or office d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak January 19, 2008 Share January 19, 2008 how many watts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastiireefs January 19, 2008 Author Share January 19, 2008 (edited) how many watts? that is a very good question... that i dont know the answer to.... i will get on that now :D EDIT: 13watts would i be better off getting a clamp light from strosnieders or something Edited January 19, 2008 by toastiireefs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtfleming January 19, 2008 Share January 19, 2008 make sure you get a 50/50 bulb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak January 24, 2008 Share January 24, 2008 consider using 2 watts of screw in compact florescent bulbs from coralife you can get them at petcos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastiireefs January 24, 2008 Author Share January 24, 2008 consider using 2 watts of screw in compact florescent bulbs from coralife you can get them at petcos thanks!! im still debating if i want to do this because my tank is kinda sorta established and i dont want to ruin all that.. hmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastiireefs February 2, 2008 Author Share February 2, 2008 ok so i set it all up and its cycled and everything, i used some of the 10gl tank water, so it was just like a large water change and heres a pic of it, i love it im putting my baby girl in it later today ithink im gonna add some caulerpa to it also not sure yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelin315 February 3, 2008 Share February 3, 2008 Watch out for swings in such a small system. Don't forget, all of your swings (temp, pH, nitrate, ammonia, nitrite) will be 5x as great and 5x as fast. That's the hard part about such a small system, everything happens drastically and rapidly. I'd replace the heater with a smaller one if you can find one. That heater will quickly change the temperature of your tank and overshoot your desired heat, as will the presence of a powerhead in your system (is that what's in the front left? can't really tell, no power cord... sponge?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastiireefs February 3, 2008 Author Share February 3, 2008 Watch out for swings in such a small system. Don't forget, all of your swings (temp, pH, nitrate, ammonia, nitrite) will be 5x as great and 5x as fast. That's the hard part about such a small system, everything happens drastically and rapidly. I'd replace the heater with a smaller one if you can find one. That heater will quickly change the temperature of your tank and overshoot your desired heat, as will the presence of a powerhead in your system (is that what's in the front left? can't really tell, no power cord... sponge?). its a filter, with a sponge overit because it can suck up my seahorse... thats how i lost the other one. i think i will get another heater.. but i have to see how the temp is when i get a light on it.. but yea i understand. small tanks are hard but i can deal! im just making sure that its cycled now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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