My 29 gallon tank

[BLKTANG]

Is that a cyano outbreak i c? On your sandbed.


Or is the tank cycling?

 

[badgers034]

the tank is still somewhat new. I set it up on like september 18 (I think). So, I am hoping that it is just a cycle.

 

[GSMguy]

i think you should have more flow from some powerheads that may help with the cyano

 

[badgers034]

Yea, I know. I will eventually get more flow if the Cyano doesnt disappear. My dad doesnt want more electricity by my tank, so Ill just "secretly" upgrade my Q1 1200 to a Q1 4000.

 

[GSMguy]

or just get a 7w tunze nano stream

 

[badgers034]

Eh, too much $$. I might consider it. I am really looking to start getting corals, but first I wanna get my clown pair. I am thinking about getting a mushroom as my first coral.

 

[cubanheat1]

i just got my seio 620 on my 29g.it does give flow but not as much as i thought. My friend who has a few seio's told me because of its larger output it gives a wider range,so the flow is disperst rapidly.Im thinking of getting a 820 or1100 for the other side.Its mostly going to be a sps dominated tank with a few softies. ive got great lighting i want great flo so any suggestions?

 

[GSMguy]

cubanheat i would get a tunze nano stream 6055 that will give you tons of flow or a 6045

 

[sir_dudeguy]

I have not been following this thread for about 2 months lol, but cubanheat....i'd say for a 29, get a seio 620 on each end. I got one in my 40 and i love it. I'm just waiting for some cash before i get 2 for my 29. They will be the only flow.

But wide flow like those put out is much better than any other maxi-jet-type flow anyways...those are all focussed and very violent

 

[badgers034]

No new updates, just bumping.

 

[victor_c3]

I've been following your thread since my wife gave me a 30 gallon aquarium a few weeks back (I still haven't even started to set mine up).

I just wanted to thank you for posting such a detailed account of your trials to date with setting up your tank. It really has given me some direction with how to set everything up.

 

[cubanheat1]

just got my seio 1100 awesome flow in the 29g now.ive got the 620 on 1 side and the 1100 on the otherside.ive got the 1100 on a timer on/off every 15min its working good. Those tunzes are really nice and i like that they are black but for the best bang 4 its buck these seios do the job pretty well.

 

[GSMguy]

bang for buck the seio magnetic holder is 40 dollars putting the seio at the same price point or higher

 

[badgers034]

I was actually just going to ask about the seios. Im sure I can DIY a magnetic holder with my POS mag-float.

 

[GSMguy]

you can do that mod but the seio is not not a great pumpt and the 20 dollar price difference is worth it

 

[saltycreefer]

You gotta get rid of that silica sand and get some aragonite.
It will make a HUGE improvement. JMO.

 

[GSMguy]

silica sand?

 

[badgers034]

Whats wrong with the silica?? Is it bad in an aesthitic, chemical, or some other way?? Or is it the myth about silicates and nitrates. I have read articles that disprove this.

 

[badgers034]

Bump.

 

[GSMguy]

i think its too fine to be anything but a bed of detritus unless you have a really good sand cleaner crew the fine grade sand gets impacted