My CADLight 22g with T5HO

[clayw]

I just ordered my CadLight 22g nano. After a few informative phone calls to them, I recieved the best customer service I have yet to get from any other company. They assured me what I am buying is top notch, they answered my "what-ifs", they explained everything in great detail to me and were more than helpful.

I was surprised to find out that they will be opening a new location here in southern california, in Ontario.

This is the beginning of my long awaited progress thread! Just in time for Reef-a-palooza. I will be picking up some more equipment there! To bad the tank wont be ready to add anything :-( wish I were able to pick up some frags. I dont know anyone out here either that would hold them for me until my tank was cycled. Hopefully that will change by the time the convention starts!

The tank arrives on Monday very speedy shipping.:dance:
Here is what it all includes (straight from their website):
22 gallon nano tank the dimensions are: 23.75"length x 14.25"width x 14.5" height.
The package includes our 4 bulb 96w High Output T5 fixture with 2 X 1W LED High Output moonlights for simulated natural nightlight. Specifically designed for reef aquariums with our integrated full size built-in refugium. Pump rated flow at 400GPH @3.5feet mid-return flow kit (closed loop), great for corals that require direct and high flow environments. This package is great for all types of reef ranging from (LPS) corals to (SPS) corals that require lots of light. T5 is a great choice for lower heat applications without sacrificing light. It includes (2) 10,000k daylights, (2) 03 true actinic blue bulbs and (2) LED-HO moonlights. The light comes with manual switch controls and 2 separate wires for installing a timer.
SPECS:
*High Output 4 x 24w bulbs T5 lighting With Individual reflectors (10,000k daylight, 03 true actinic blue) 96 watts.
* 2 X 1W LEDHO moonlights *Extra thick 7mm (5/16"), seamless bow front glass panels.
*Diamond and mitered "Glaziers" edges.
*Full size refugium built with black Cell-cast acrylic.
*All filter media, pump and fittings included.
*Flip-up hinged mounting legs.
*Includes bio-balls, padding, 400gph@3.5feet pump and bottom flow return.
:bounce2::bounce1::bounce2::bounce1:

I will update as soon as the tank arrives with my own pics!
-clay

 

[Micromussa]

For the jawfish you would need a DEEP sandbed, and these tanks with a DSB dont look good. Id get a cool goby instead, like a fireprawn or a yasha

 

[clayw]

I've been thinking about doing an artificial burrow made out of PVC so that I wouldn't have to make such a deep sand bed for the jawfish, thst is if I go with it...flaming prawn would be a great choice those two fish are what i've been debating on.

 

[Micromussa]

Making your own burrow is a hit or miss, the jawfish may or may not appreciate your taste of burrows.

 

[clayw]

Haha while he lives under my roof, he'll live with the room I give him, unless that is he would like to start paying rent juuuust kidding

 

[reeftivo]

I just ordered my CadLight 22g nano. After a few informative phone calls to them, I recieved the best customer service I have yet to get from any other company. They assured me what I am buying is top notch, they answered my "what-ifs", they explained everything in great detail to me and were more than helpful.I was surprised to find out that they will be opening a new location here in southern california, in Ontario.

Ontario, CA - not canada right-LOL! If thats the case then I'm happy because shipping from new york is pricy.

Eddie at Cadlights is the best! You'll love that tank!

Tivo

 

[clayw]

Yup, he told me Ontario here in southern California...I know right shipping was 40, the total cost for my tank set up today was $340...but I didn't want to wait till November to buy my tank from their California location. The $299 dealon this 22g with the light fixture is only going for a couple more weeks, until the end of October.

 

[clayw]

I want my tank....now....

 

[Micromussa]

I want my tank....now....

:lolspin: Savor these moments as you stare at the empty spot in the room which the tank will inhabit soon enough, it will make the experiance of building the tank up that much better

 

[clayw]

haha i know, and i am moving at the end of december to my new place in La Verne, CA annnnd i dont know whether i should set the tank up now and then move it, or just wait till then to set it up. Which I really dont want to do. But my thought is that the tank is so small, maybe i can just set it up here and get it cycled and add the LR but not a lot else...that way I at least have something to play with...thoughts?:hammer:

 

[Micromussa]

haha i know, and i am moving at the end of december to my new place in La Verne, CA annnnd i dont know whether i should set the tank up now and then move it, or just wait till then to set it up. Which I really dont want to do. But my thought is that the tank is so small, maybe i can just set it up here and get it cycled and add the LR but not a lot else...that way I at least have something to play with...thoughts?:hammer:

If you just do bare bottom and have some LR in once its time to move it will be simple and clean.

 

[clayw]

ya...but should i go bare bottom? i never have. and 85.71% of you, say NO.

 

[Micromussa]

It would only be temporary until you finally settle down, then you can put sand til your heart is content. I just say avoid sand because of the move, you will stir up alot of junk in the sand with the move and when you put the pumps on you will have sand everywhere.

 

[clayw]

Ya that's a good idea an if I like the BB then I'll just keep it that way! All I'm going to put in to start is egg crate and LR then. I'm excited

 

[reeftivo]

Bare bottom would be fine just make sure you have enough live rock in the display for denitrification. You 'll have the fuge in there to help with nutrients so you should be able to keep a nice stable system. I personally don't care for the BB because it just looks a bit unnatural for my tastes but the nice thing is if you don't like it you can always add sand!

Space your eggcrate off the bottom slightly or else it will become a detritus trap with out a living sand bed.

Just my experience!

Have fun

Tivo

 

[clayw]

ok thanks for the advice. honestly i will probably only be keeping it barebottom until my move. but this way i can get it cycled and let the rock collect some good coraline, maybe add a few corals before i move and once i get there, just drop in the sand in small incriments so as not to make another large cycle.

 

[reeftivo]

ok thanks for the advice. honestly i will probably only be keeping it barebottom until my move. but this way i can get it cycled and let the rock collect some good coraline, maybe add a few corals before i move and once i get there, just drop in the sand in small incriments so as not to make another large cycle.

sounds good!

 

[clayw]

hey reeftivo are you going to reefapalooza next weekend?

 

[reeftivo]

hey reeftivo are you going to reefapalooza next weekend?

No -Bummer!!:mad2: I will be in new york for a couple of weeks

Maybe I'll just send my wife to new york and tell her I'm sick!

I need some frags!:bounce3:

 

[clayw]

well here is a proposition for you...my tank will still be cycling, for a few weeks after RAP, and i also want to pick up some frags...what i was thinking is that since you cant go but i can, if you tell me what you want i could pick a couple up for you and you can just pay me back when you get home, and then in turn maybe you can hold a few of mine for me till the cycle is over. think this could work? I'll be going saturday.

ps. i just go back from new york last month, had a good time.