Fluval Spec V

BenL · Jul 29, 2015

Anyone convert a fluval spec v to saltwater??

BenL · Jul 29, 2015

Virtualbasil · Jul 29, 2015

5 gallons seems very small ...

Cleo642 · Jul 29, 2015

A Pico tank.

Virtualbasil · Jul 29, 2015

what are you planning on keeping in it?

BenL · Jul 29, 2015

To have corals you would have to upgrade the light fixture? right?

Virtualbasil · Jul 29, 2015

Not sure but since they are all white it wouldn't look incredible. I"m sure you could convert it though

BenL · Jul 29, 2015

Do you know of any other nano kits? I was just taking a look at this one.

http://www.cadlights.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=61_63&products_id=301

HM3105 · Jul 29, 2015

I had a Spec V for almost a year. I used a Par38 to light the whole thing. I never really had any issues and I'm actually setting up another one.

BenL · Jul 29, 2015

what did you have in it?

Virtualbasil · Jul 29, 2015

What are you looking for? Like what is your budget? size limits? Will you be gone alot?

BenL · Jul 29, 2015

Less than 200. Semi new to the hobby would be my second tank. Want a smaller desktop tank

HM3105 · Jul 30, 2015

BenL said:
what did you have in it?

I had a frogspawn, sour apple bird nests, lots of zoas (8+), GSP, Acans (4), chalices (4) and one war coral.

I also had a maroon clown. I fed it about 1 cube every other day and did 20-30% water changes weekly. No skimmer, I ran Phosban and Charcoal on alternating weeks but it wasn't very efficient.

I would highly suggest upgrading the pump and getting an InTank media basket. Depending what you want to keep in it, $200 may not be enough unless you get everything used (which is what i am doing).

BenL · Jul 30, 2015

HM3105, what light were you running?

BenL · Jul 30, 2015

wait nvm u said a par 38 led bulb. Something like this?
https://www.jacobsparts.com/items/GR-PAR38-12W-BW/

Shep · Jul 30, 2015

You could get the AI prime or the Kessil A160, it would be a lot more than you need but it would be good for future tanks too.

Virtualbasil · Jul 30, 2015

The AI prime alone is $200 but if you can afford it is well worth it! I have one for my 35 gallon tank and you wont regret it!

BenL · Jul 30, 2015

I looked up those lights and they look pretty sick but i think a lil too spendy for now

Shep · Jul 30, 2015

BenL said:
I looked up those lights and they look pretty sick but i think a lil too spendy for now

Understandable, look for a used A150 or try a chinese LED from Amazon.

HM3105 · Jul 30, 2015

BenL said:
wait nvm u said a par 38 led bulb. Something like this?
https://www.jacobsparts.com/items/GR-PAR38-12W-BW/

Yes but I wouldn't use that. You don't want something that is "blue and white". You want something with neutral whites or "full spectrum". What are you planning to keep and what is your budget?

Not sure I can post the links but Rapidled, Coral Compulsion and Reef LED all sell Par38's that would work.