My new nano...need suggestions.

[MacnReef]

Okay, so I picked up an acrylic tank. It is made out of 5/16" acrylic and measures 24"L x 6.7"W x 7.9"H. By my calculations, that is roughly 5 gallons. This tank is pretty sweet. The front has curved corners and the acrylic work is very nice.

I picked up a 24" Current USA light for it that has one 65W PC. I wanted to run a little more but due to the width, two would not fit. Also, I like the look of open top so a hood is out of the question. And a halide wouldn't work because there would be too much light spread wasted due to the width.

I am trying to figure out what filter to use, what pumps and so on. It really cant have a filter below the tank because it will be on a night stand. I am thinking of putting a small closed loop on the tank, any ideas on what pump to run? I was also considering a small hob filter but due to the height, I don't know of one that will fit it.

Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks!
Mike

 

[MacnReef]

Oh yeah, planning sps and barebottom. I have a piece of starboard left over from my 120 that I will cut to fit this tank.

Mike

 

[MacnReef]

Ok, light is on!!! Man this thing is bright!!!!!!!

I will try to get some pictures up soon. I am thinking of setting this up with a Mag 2.5 with a scwd for the flow but not sure about the filtration. Maybe just use the rock..who knows. I was also thinking of just putting two maxi jets in the tank for flow then I could find a HOB filter and fill it wil cheato.

Mike

 

[Steven0000]

for a filter i recomend the azoo plam filter
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=9821&N=2004+22769
REALLY cheap, good, and quiet
offers 3 stage filtration