Acanthastrea only tank?
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FangsAndGames
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Also which model should I get for a NUVO 10?
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Random Flow Generators for Loc-Line
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Steven Garland
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You can,it creates randomized flow,which coral like. I believe you need the 16mm adapter one for the IM10.
The stock nozzle and assembly should slide off and you slide the VCA adapter on and then push the VCA RFG on to that.
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The stock nozzle and assembly should slide off and you slide the VCA adapter on and then push the VCA RFG on to that.
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Updated list
Mixed reef nano Tank
Tank
Fusion Pro 10 Gallon AIO Aquarium [Desktop] https://www.innovative-marine.com/shop/Fusion-Pro-10-Gallon-AIO-Aquarium-Desktop-p184499547 $189.99
INTANK FILTRATION COVER FOR INNOVATIVE MARINE FUSION & PRO 10/PENINSULA 14 & 20 https://intankaquatics.com/intank-f...ovative-marine-fusion-pro-10-peninsula-14-20/ $29.99
INTANK ALL-IN-ONE SURFACE SKIMMER https://intankaquatics.com/intank-all-in-one-surface-skimmer/ $17.99
1/2" RANDOM FLOW GENERATORhttps://www.bulkreefsupply.com/random-flow-generators-for-loc-line-vivid-creative-aquatics.html $17.99
INNOVATIVE MARINE RETURN NOZZLE TO LOC-LINE DROP ADAPTER https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/inno...ine-drop-adapter-vivid-creative-aquatics.html $6.95
Lighting
Current USA TrueLumen Pro LED Strip Light with Canopy Brackets $30.40 (x2)
Heating
JAGER TruTemp Aquarium Heater - Eheim 50W https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/eheim-jager-trutemp-aquarium-heater.html $24.68
Filtration
INTANK MEDIA BASKET FOR INNOVATIVE MARINE FUSION & PRO NANO/LAGOON/PENINSULA https://intankaquatics.com/intank-m...tive-marine-fusion-pro-nano-lagoon-peninsula/ $42.99
Eshopps Protein Nano 10-35G Skimmer $159.99
Flow
PICO Evo-Mag Powerhead - 180 GPH - Hydor USA https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pico-evo-mag-180-gph-powerhead.html $25.99
Biological/Aquascape
Aquacultured Live Rock https://www.kpaquatics.com/product/aquacultured-live-rock/#reviews $129.00
Extra Thick Gel Super Glue - Bulk Reef Supply https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-extra-thick-gel-super-glue.html $5.99
Fiji Pink Arag-Alive! Live Reef Sand - CaribSea https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/fiji-pink-arag-alive-live-reef-sand.html $23.99
BIO-Spira - Instant Ocean https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/instant-ocean-bio-spira.html $10.99
INTANK BONDED POLY FILTER FLOSS - VALUE PACK (3 PADS) https://intankaquatics.com/intank-bonded-poly-filter-floss-value-pack-3-pads/ $10.99
Chemistry
Pro Reef Salt Mix - Tropic Marin https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pro-reef-salt-tropic-marin.html $43.17
All-For-Reef - Tropic Marin https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/all-for-reef-tropic-marin.html $12.90
BRS Bulk Premium ROX 0.8 Aquarium Carbon https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bulk-premium-rox-0-8-aquarium-carbon.html $20.99
BRS Bulk GFO Granular Ferric Oxide - High Capacity https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-bulk-gfo-granular-ferric-oxide-high-capacity.html $46.99
Maintenance
Long Handle Algae Scraper - Algae Free https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/long-handle-algae-scraper-algae-free.html $16.99
No Spill Water Change System - Python https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/python-no-spill-water-change-system.html $39.99
Ultra Zero Utility Pump - Sicce https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ultra-zero-utility-pump-sicce.html $99.99
Food
Ultra LPS Grow & Color Medium Pellet Coral Food - Fauna Marin https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/fauna-marin-ultra-lps-grow-color-medium-pellet-coral-food.html $23.99
BeneReef Reef Food - BenePets https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/benereef-reef-food-benepets.html $40.99
Mixed reef nano Tank
Tank
Fusion Pro 10 Gallon AIO Aquarium [Desktop] https://www.innovative-marine.com/shop/Fusion-Pro-10-Gallon-AIO-Aquarium-Desktop-p184499547 $189.99
INTANK FILTRATION COVER FOR INNOVATIVE MARINE FUSION & PRO 10/PENINSULA 14 & 20 https://intankaquatics.com/intank-f...ovative-marine-fusion-pro-10-peninsula-14-20/ $29.99
INTANK ALL-IN-ONE SURFACE SKIMMER https://intankaquatics.com/intank-all-in-one-surface-skimmer/ $17.99
1/2" RANDOM FLOW GENERATORhttps://www.bulkreefsupply.com/random-flow-generators-for-loc-line-vivid-creative-aquatics.html $17.99
INNOVATIVE MARINE RETURN NOZZLE TO LOC-LINE DROP ADAPTER https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/inno...ine-drop-adapter-vivid-creative-aquatics.html $6.95
Lighting
Current USA TrueLumen Pro LED Strip Light with Canopy Brackets $30.40 (x2)
Heating
JAGER TruTemp Aquarium Heater - Eheim 50W https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/eheim-jager-trutemp-aquarium-heater.html $24.68
Filtration
INTANK MEDIA BASKET FOR INNOVATIVE MARINE FUSION & PRO NANO/LAGOON/PENINSULA https://intankaquatics.com/intank-m...tive-marine-fusion-pro-nano-lagoon-peninsula/ $42.99
Eshopps Protein Nano 10-35G Skimmer $159.99
Flow
PICO Evo-Mag Powerhead - 180 GPH - Hydor USA https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pico-evo-mag-180-gph-powerhead.html $25.99
Biological/Aquascape
Aquacultured Live Rock https://www.kpaquatics.com/product/aquacultured-live-rock/#reviews $129.00
Extra Thick Gel Super Glue - Bulk Reef Supply https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-extra-thick-gel-super-glue.html $5.99
Fiji Pink Arag-Alive! Live Reef Sand - CaribSea https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/fiji-pink-arag-alive-live-reef-sand.html $23.99
BIO-Spira - Instant Ocean https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/instant-ocean-bio-spira.html $10.99
INTANK BONDED POLY FILTER FLOSS - VALUE PACK (3 PADS) https://intankaquatics.com/intank-bonded-poly-filter-floss-value-pack-3-pads/ $10.99
Chemistry
Pro Reef Salt Mix - Tropic Marin https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pro-reef-salt-tropic-marin.html $43.17
All-For-Reef - Tropic Marin https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/all-for-reef-tropic-marin.html $12.90
BRS Bulk Premium ROX 0.8 Aquarium Carbon https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bulk-premium-rox-0-8-aquarium-carbon.html $20.99
BRS Bulk GFO Granular Ferric Oxide - High Capacity https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-bulk-gfo-granular-ferric-oxide-high-capacity.html $46.99
Maintenance
Long Handle Algae Scraper - Algae Free https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/long-handle-algae-scraper-algae-free.html $16.99
No Spill Water Change System - Python https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/python-no-spill-water-change-system.html $39.99
Ultra Zero Utility Pump - Sicce https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ultra-zero-utility-pump-sicce.html $99.99
Food
Ultra LPS Grow & Color Medium Pellet Coral Food - Fauna Marin https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/fauna-marin-ultra-lps-grow-color-medium-pellet-coral-food.html $23.99
BeneReef Reef Food - BenePets https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/benereef-reef-food-benepets.html $40.99
Steven Garland
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So,I will say there is no need for the following save yourself the cash,seriously..
- IT Filtration Cover or Media basket or the surface skimmer.
- The protein skimmer,with water changes and only Acan's this won't be needed.
- Phosphate media is not needed honestly.
-Pico power head,especially if you are getting the pro bundle which already had a 350gph dc pump pairing with the VCA RFG.
-BioSpira if you are planning on using KPA rock.
-The TM and BenePets food,I would use BRS's Copepod,Rotifers powder foods paired with Brightwell Aquatics Amino's or even RedSea AB+ Amino's.
-Also with the All-For-Reef if you aren't planning on growing sps or trace element demanding coral it will be a waste of money. All coral need trace elements but Acan's will not suck that much up. I simple did 2g water changes on my 7g every weekend and had phenomenal success. Didn't dose anyrhing,just fed extremely heavy and a vast mixture of fatty and amino filled foods.
Now take all that money you would have wasted on that extra stuff and ditch the idea of Trulumen bars and get a better light. In case you do want to get more light demanding coral,you will have the power/spectrum to provide those corals with the light they need. I would suggest the Prime,A80,ReefLed 50,Kessil A150,or build a light. This would be my suggestion,I build my own ligts bwcause guess what.. you can build it to the spectrum you want.
I had the best results with 390-430nm violets,Luxeon Royal Blues,Cool Blue,Warm White and Mint. Its just the best spectrum you can get. And its cheaper than most off the shelf lights. If you want to go this route,let me know I can show you the parts or even build it for you.
This is one of my previous lights I just built:
- IT Filtration Cover or Media basket or the surface skimmer.
- The protein skimmer,with water changes and only Acan's this won't be needed.
- Phosphate media is not needed honestly.
-Pico power head,especially if you are getting the pro bundle which already had a 350gph dc pump pairing with the VCA RFG.
-BioSpira if you are planning on using KPA rock.
-The TM and BenePets food,I would use BRS's Copepod,Rotifers powder foods paired with Brightwell Aquatics Amino's or even RedSea AB+ Amino's.
-Also with the All-For-Reef if you aren't planning on growing sps or trace element demanding coral it will be a waste of money. All coral need trace elements but Acan's will not suck that much up. I simple did 2g water changes on my 7g every weekend and had phenomenal success. Didn't dose anyrhing,just fed extremely heavy and a vast mixture of fatty and amino filled foods.
Now take all that money you would have wasted on that extra stuff and ditch the idea of Trulumen bars and get a better light. In case you do want to get more light demanding coral,you will have the power/spectrum to provide those corals with the light they need. I would suggest the Prime,A80,ReefLed 50,Kessil A150,or build a light. This would be my suggestion,I build my own ligts bwcause guess what.. you can build it to the spectrum you want.
I had the best results with 390-430nm violets,Luxeon Royal Blues,Cool Blue,Warm White and Mint. Its just the best spectrum you can get. And its cheaper than most off the shelf lights. If you want to go this route,let me know I can show you the parts or even build it for you.
This is one of my previous lights I just built:
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I’d like the idea of feeding pellets and will buy the amino acids and rotifers (should I use reef chili or reef roids instead?) However I will buy the fauna marine because I like the idea of target feeding instead of broadcasting. Everything else I appreciate greatly. Which light would you recommend if I held all of your corals hostage? 
Again man thanks a lot I really appreciate this.
Again man thanks a lot I really appreciate this.
Steven Garland
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I put all my powder foods in a shot glass,filled it a 1/4 way with tank water mixed all my foods together and literally spot fed every head. At the time I had over 100 lol. Time consuming bit it made sure every head got its own food and waited until each head disgested its food to turn the pumps back on. This is where I saw my brown Acan's turn into a super crazy rainbow and the heads were the size of nickles then exploded into golden dollar sized heads with regular heavy feedings. I had frags go from 2-3 heads to 10-15 with a month or two. It was INSANE.
If you want my true personal opinion,a DIY light. After years of building my own,I FINALLY broke down and got a Prime 16HD because I kept having problems with my Storm controller (I sent it in to be fixes and updated by the maker). I hate it. But that is me. Coming from DIY to Brand name,I would build my own lights every time. Primes are good lights,the app is great and people love them and have great success. I'm not pleased on the spectrum. But for your tank,I would go with a Prime or ReefLed 50 from RedSea. Light and the tank mount for $250 is not bad whatsoever.
I'm a pico sps guy,so I over build my lights,use just the colors I need and have never been happier. I use Warm Whites instead of crappy cool whites,greens and reds. Warm whites give amazing color rendition of corals,giving them their natural look but give off a very yellow light. This is where mint or lime diodes xome in to play and brighten and crisp that yellow up to a brilliant white.
Most lights use one certain nanometer of violets,I use a broad spectrum 390-400,400-410 and finally 420-430 and topping it off with a good binned Royal Blue via Cree or Luxeon Rebel ES,C or SunPlus 445nm. Hitting every single note of chlorophyll corals desire. I do throw in a few true/cool whites to have a little brightness.
If you want my true personal opinion,a DIY light. After years of building my own,I FINALLY broke down and got a Prime 16HD because I kept having problems with my Storm controller (I sent it in to be fixes and updated by the maker). I hate it. But that is me. Coming from DIY to Brand name,I would build my own lights every time. Primes are good lights,the app is great and people love them and have great success. I'm not pleased on the spectrum. But for your tank,I would go with a Prime or ReefLed 50 from RedSea. Light and the tank mount for $250 is not bad whatsoever.
I'm a pico sps guy,so I over build my lights,use just the colors I need and have never been happier. I use Warm Whites instead of crappy cool whites,greens and reds. Warm whites give amazing color rendition of corals,giving them their natural look but give off a very yellow light. This is where mint or lime diodes xome in to play and brighten and crisp that yellow up to a brilliant white.
Most lights use one certain nanometer of violets,I use a broad spectrum 390-400,400-410 and finally 420-430 and topping it off with a good binned Royal Blue via Cree or Luxeon Rebel ES,C or SunPlus 445nm. Hitting every single note of chlorophyll corals desire. I do throw in a few true/cool whites to have a little brightness.
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FangsAndGames
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Seems like this can help
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FangsAndGames
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DIY LED Reef Tank Light
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Acan only nano Tank
Tank
Fusion Pro 10 Gallon AIO Aquarium [Desktop] https://www.innovative-marine.com/shop/Fusion-Pro-10-Gallon-AIO-Aquarium-Desktop-p184499547 $189.99
INTANK ALL-IN-ONE SURFACE SKIMMER https://intankaquatics.com/intank-all-in-one-surface-skimmer/ $17.99
1/2" RANDOM FLOW GENERATORhttps://www.bulkreefsupply.com/random-flow-generators-for-loc-line-vivid-creative-aquatics.html $17.99
INNOVATIVE MARINE RETURN NOZZLE TO LOC-LINE DROP ADAPTER https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/inno...ine-drop-adapter-vivid-creative-aquatics.html $6.95
DIY LED
1x SemiLed 390-400 ($5)
1x SemiLed 410-420 (4.25)
4x Cree G3 Royal Blues ($3 each)
-channel 2-
1x Luxeon Rebel ES Cool Blue ($2.75)
1x Luxeon Rebel ES Warm White ($1)
1x Luxeon C Mint ($2.50)
1x SemiLed 420-430 ($4.25)
MakersLed 6" Slim Heat Sink ($15.50)
MakersLed Hanging Kit ($11)
MakersLed Basic 2up Dimmer ($20)
2x Meanwell 700mah LDD Driver ($7.50)
Thermal Paste ($5)
10' of 4 strand wire ($8)
Soldering kit ($5-$10)
Tinning flux ($3)
Heating
JAGER TruTemp Aquarium Heater - Eheim 50W https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/eheim-jager-trutemp-aquarium-heater.html $24.68
Filtration
INTANK MEDIA BASKET FOR INNOVATIVE MARINE FUSION & PRO NANO/LAGOON/PENINSULA https://intankaquatics.com/intank-m...tive-marine-fusion-pro-nano-lagoon-peninsula/ $42.99
Biological/Aquascape
Aquacultured Live Rock https://www.kpaquatics.com/product/aquacultured-live-rock/#reviews $129.00
Extra Thick Gel Super Glue - Bulk Reef Supply https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-extra-thick-gel-super-glue.html $5.99
Fiji Pink Arag-Alive! Live Reef Sand - CaribSea https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/fiji-pink-arag-alive-live-reef-sand.html $23.99
INTANK BONDED POLY FILTER FLOSS - VALUE PACK (3 PADS) https://intankaquatics.com/intank-bonded-poly-filter-floss-value-pack-3-pads/ $10.99
Chemistry
Pro Reef Salt Mix - Tropic Marin https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pro-reef-salt-tropic-marin.html $43.17
BRS Bulk Premium ROX 0.8 Aquarium Carbon https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bulk-premium-rox-0-8-aquarium-carbon.html $20.99
Maintenance
Long Handle Algae Scraper - Algae Free https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/long-handle-algae-scraper-algae-free.html $16.99
No Spill Water Change System - Python https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/python-no-spill-water-change-system.html $39.99
Ultra Zero Utility Pump - Sicce https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ultra-zero-utility-pump-sicce.html $99.99
Food
CoralAmino - Free Form Amino Acid Supplement - Brightwell Aquatics https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/coralamino-free-form-amino-acid-supplement-brightwell-aquatics.html $13.99
Rotifers - Freeze Dried - Bulk Reef Supply https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/rotifers-freeze-dried-bulk-reef-supply.html $8.49
Copepod Powder - Freeze Dried - Bulk Reef Supply https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/copepod-powder-freeze-dried-bulk-reef-supply.html $7.49
Tank
Fusion Pro 10 Gallon AIO Aquarium [Desktop] https://www.innovative-marine.com/shop/Fusion-Pro-10-Gallon-AIO-Aquarium-Desktop-p184499547 $189.99
INTANK ALL-IN-ONE SURFACE SKIMMER https://intankaquatics.com/intank-all-in-one-surface-skimmer/ $17.99
1/2" RANDOM FLOW GENERATORhttps://www.bulkreefsupply.com/random-flow-generators-for-loc-line-vivid-creative-aquatics.html $17.99
INNOVATIVE MARINE RETURN NOZZLE TO LOC-LINE DROP ADAPTER https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/inno...ine-drop-adapter-vivid-creative-aquatics.html $6.95
DIY LED
1x SemiLed 390-400 ($5)
1x SemiLed 410-420 (4.25)
4x Cree G3 Royal Blues ($3 each)
-channel 2-
1x Luxeon Rebel ES Cool Blue ($2.75)
1x Luxeon Rebel ES Warm White ($1)
1x Luxeon C Mint ($2.50)
1x SemiLed 420-430 ($4.25)
MakersLed 6" Slim Heat Sink ($15.50)
MakersLed Hanging Kit ($11)
MakersLed Basic 2up Dimmer ($20)
2x Meanwell 700mah LDD Driver ($7.50)
Thermal Paste ($5)
10' of 4 strand wire ($8)
Soldering kit ($5-$10)
Tinning flux ($3)
Heating
JAGER TruTemp Aquarium Heater - Eheim 50W https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/eheim-jager-trutemp-aquarium-heater.html $24.68
Filtration
INTANK MEDIA BASKET FOR INNOVATIVE MARINE FUSION & PRO NANO/LAGOON/PENINSULA https://intankaquatics.com/intank-m...tive-marine-fusion-pro-nano-lagoon-peninsula/ $42.99
Biological/Aquascape
Aquacultured Live Rock https://www.kpaquatics.com/product/aquacultured-live-rock/#reviews $129.00
Extra Thick Gel Super Glue - Bulk Reef Supply https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-extra-thick-gel-super-glue.html $5.99
Fiji Pink Arag-Alive! Live Reef Sand - CaribSea https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/fiji-pink-arag-alive-live-reef-sand.html $23.99
INTANK BONDED POLY FILTER FLOSS - VALUE PACK (3 PADS) https://intankaquatics.com/intank-bonded-poly-filter-floss-value-pack-3-pads/ $10.99
Chemistry
Pro Reef Salt Mix - Tropic Marin https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pro-reef-salt-tropic-marin.html $43.17
BRS Bulk Premium ROX 0.8 Aquarium Carbon https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bulk-premium-rox-0-8-aquarium-carbon.html $20.99
Maintenance
Long Handle Algae Scraper - Algae Free https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/long-handle-algae-scraper-algae-free.html $16.99
No Spill Water Change System - Python https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/python-no-spill-water-change-system.html $39.99
Ultra Zero Utility Pump - Sicce https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ultra-zero-utility-pump-sicce.html $99.99
Food
CoralAmino - Free Form Amino Acid Supplement - Brightwell Aquatics https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/coralamino-free-form-amino-acid-supplement-brightwell-aquatics.html $13.99
Rotifers - Freeze Dried - Bulk Reef Supply https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/rotifers-freeze-dried-bulk-reef-supply.html $8.49
Copepod Powder - Freeze Dried - Bulk Reef Supply https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/copepod-powder-freeze-dried-bulk-reef-supply.html $7.49
Steven Garland
Valuable Member
Sand.
I normally go bare bottom,because of flow purposes but this time I went with sand.
I normally go bare bottom,because of flow purposes but this time I went with sand.
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FangsAndGames
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@Steven Garland and anyone else how do you keep your micros "fluffy" instead of strained looking?
Steven Garland
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Keep them fluffy with stable water parameters,medium but random flow. Enough flow where their feeder tentecals are waving in the flow,slight movement of each polyp.
It will vary with strain of Acan,how the tank they were propagated in was. I fed my Acan's 2-3 a week,which led to incredibly fast growth rates.
I fed every individual polyp of every colony. Which took awhile,but it was worth it. Imagine how long it took to fed all those lol.
It will vary with strain of Acan,how the tank they were propagated in was. I fed my Acan's 2-3 a week,which led to incredibly fast growth rates.
I fed every individual polyp of every colony. Which took awhile,but it was worth it. Imagine how long it took to fed all those lol.
