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Good question - I'm curious to hear the feedback from the community. One of my tanks is a 10g nano and I have been looking at setting up a pico tank as well. One of the options that I have looked at is the Hydor Pico Evo-mag.
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Chrisz
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Yes I’m thinking I only need 100 GPH or less, not much too choose from
Daniel92481
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Nice setup!
Here’s three different options of return pumps for your pico. The first two will give you about 159gph. Using any of these will eliminate the need for an actual powerhead inside your tank. You should consider making a build thread for your tank and receive your badge!
www.marinedepot.com
www.bulkreefsupply.com
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Here’s three different options of return pumps for your pico. The first two will give you about 159gph. Using any of these will eliminate the need for an actual powerhead inside your tank. You should consider making a build thread for your tank and receive your badge!
Mini Submersible Water Pump - MN606 (84-159 GPH)
The NEWA MN606 Mini Pump is an economical and energy-saving adjustable flow pump perfectly suited for small spaces. Its compact size, submersible nature, and uniquely top-situated power cord allow it to be easily inserted into even the most narrow filtering systems. Features Compact size...
www.marinedepot.com
MICRAPLUS Pump (158 GPH)
Sicce's MicraPlus pump is a fully submersible, compact pump with suction inlet is on the bottom for optimum operation with low water levels. Small size is great for indoor or outdoor fountains, aquariums and terrariums. Output: 158 GPH Max Head Height: 2.8 Ft Flow Regulator Power Consumption...
www.bulkreefsupply.com
Turbo Media Reactor Side Flow Nano - Lifegard
Compact and Powerful Side Flow Media Reactor! Not all media reactors are built the same and Lifegards Turbo Media Reactors are perfect for biopellets, but can also be used for carbon and GFO too. The Turbo name comes from the unique spinning action that is made with the flow. The flow keeps...
www.marinedepot.com
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Chrisz
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I didn't even think of just getting a bigger return pump, great idea!Nice setup!
Here’s three different options of return pumps for your pico. The first two will give you about 159gph. Using any of these will eliminate the need for an actual powerhead inside your tank. You should consider making a build thread for your tank and receive your badge!
Mini Submersible Water Pump - MN606 (84-159 GPH)
The NEWA MN606 Mini Pump is an economical and energy-saving adjustable flow pump perfectly suited for small spaces. Its compact size, submersible nature, and uniquely top-situated power cord allow it to be easily inserted into even the most narrow filtering systems. Features Compact size...
MICRAPLUS Pump (158 GPH)
Sicce's MicraPlus pump is a fully submersible, compact pump with suction inlet is on the bottom for optimum operation with low water levels. Small size is great for indoor or outdoor fountains, aquariums and terrariums. Output: 158 GPH Max Head Height: 2.8 Ft Flow Regulator Power Consumption...
Turbo Media Reactor Side Flow Nano - Lifegard
Compact and Powerful Side Flow Media Reactor! Not all media reactors are built the same and Lifegards Turbo Media Reactors are perfect for biopellets, but can also be used for carbon and GFO too. The Turbo name comes from the unique spinning action that is made with the flow. The flow keeps...
Daniel92481
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Yea man, you could put a powerhead, but too cluttered really. Check out my thread and you’ll see! lol
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Looks great, I always wanted one
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Chrisz
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Thanks, kind of made it to hold corals and inverts before putting into my display tank. Its kind of just turned into another display tank!
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Thanks order 2 pumps the sicce is going to be tight, we will see what will fit. Also ordered a nano ATO...think I have $300 into a $60 tankNice setup!
Here’s three different options of return pumps for your pico. The first two will give you about 159gph. Using any of these will eliminate the need for an actual powerhead inside your tank. You should consider making a build thread for your tank and receive your badge!
Mini Submersible Water Pump - MN606 (84-159 GPH)
The NEWA MN606 Mini Pump is an economical and energy-saving adjustable flow pump perfectly suited for small spaces. Its compact size, submersible nature, and uniquely top-situated power cord allow it to be easily inserted into even the most narrow filtering systems. Features Compact size...
MICRAPLUS Pump (158 GPH)
Sicce's MicraPlus pump is a fully submersible, compact pump with suction inlet is on the bottom for optimum operation with low water levels. Small size is great for indoor or outdoor fountains, aquariums and terrariums. Output: 158 GPH Max Head Height: 2.8 Ft Flow Regulator Power Consumption...
Turbo Media Reactor Side Flow Nano - Lifegard
Compact and Powerful Side Flow Media Reactor! Not all media reactors are built the same and Lifegards Turbo Media Reactors are perfect for biopellets, but can also be used for carbon and GFO too. The Turbo name comes from the unique spinning action that is made with the flow. The flow keeps...
Daniel92481
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Oh wow. Yea, I know that feeling. Sounds like you’re on the right track.Thanks order 2 pumps the sicce is going to be tight, we will see what will fit. Also ordered a nano ATO...think I have $300 into a $60 tank
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How do I make a build thread?
Daniel92481
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Go over to the nano/pico section and create a post/thread at the top. Once you’re happy with it, go to account details and scroll down to the bottom where it says R2R tank thread. Post your link there and you should receive your build thread badge. Also, you can click on anyone’s badge to pull up their thread. Good luck!
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Starting to second guess the cycling of my tank...I filled it with water and live rock two weeks ago never got a chance to test it until Thursday this past week.
PH 8.1
Nitrate 0
Nitrite 0
Ammonia 0
No inverts or fish, just coral that I can take out in a moments notice. I've never cycled a tank in two weeks before I'm wondering if I should yank the corals and dump in some Microbacter 7 to see what happens.
Thoughts???
PH 8.1
Nitrate 0
Nitrite 0
Ammonia 0
No inverts or fish, just coral that I can take out in a moments notice. I've never cycled a tank in two weeks before I'm wondering if I should yank the corals and dump in some Microbacter 7 to see what happens.
Thoughts???
Daniel92481
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Did you add an ammonia source such as Dr. Tim’s, food, or rotting shrimp?
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Chrisz
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Nope just sand water and live rock from my other tank, the only thing new was the glass that holds the water. Expected a little mini cycle but figured I missed it the week prior
Daniel92481
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Nice! Sorry, I missed the part where you said you put live rock from your other system into this one. You should be good on the cycle. It never hurts to add beneficial bacteria like Microbacter 7.
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Chrisz
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Tank is coming along nicely, added a few new corals from my big display tank and a Pistol shrimp. This pretty much was an instant reef tank, one week cycle with live rock from the big main display tank.
Been doing a 25% water change and everyone seems to be happy, this tank was started mid January not quite a month yet.
Been doing a 25% water change and everyone seems to be happy, this tank was started mid January not quite a month yet.
