Wiskeyrebel
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The tank is a nano cube 12 with a tunze skimmer, 70w hqi, vortech mp10, one fish I think, bb or sand and 3 gal wc a week. Will I have success in this Sps Dom tank. Any feedback will help. Thanks
Success in a 12gal Sps tank
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smtank
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Having attempted this and currently having a JBJ 28 gal, I believe one of the major draw backs is the parameter swings you may see in such a volume of water. An ATO is really a must and then you have temp swings as well with the metal halide, add to that the diminished insultation capability of the small volume of water and it can be a challange to maintain a constant water temperature.
The montiporas, pocillopra will probably do the best under that ligthing. For the torts and more difficult acropora I wonder if 70 watts is going to cut it. Hopefully an upgraded bulb such as Phoenix or Radium ( if they come in that size ) will assist in promoting growth.
Good Luck.
The montiporas, pocillopra will probably do the best under that ligthing. For the torts and more difficult acropora I wonder if 70 watts is going to cut it. Hopefully an upgraded bulb such as Phoenix or Radium ( if they come in that size ) will assist in promoting growth.
Good Luck.
Fsurocks99
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Absolutely, I had a Sps Dom biocube 14 for over a year. It was barebottom and skimmerless. I did a 2-3 gal wc every week. I had a 150w halide over the tank, but I think the 70w will be more than enough. If you can find a 150w, though, you might be better off. Like smtank said the parameter swings are the biggest things, but if you stay on top of them, you do fine.
Here's a link to the thread:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1607400
Frick
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I agree that the parameter swing will be your biggest issue. Especially your Alk. You might want to consider a nano Ca reactor. 70 watt halide will be enough to keep SPS, but if you want them to thrive I would bump up to a 150. Ushio makes a 70watt that will probably give you a better par if you want a suggestion on a lamp for that. I haven't seen a Radium or Phoenix in that size either.
I am sure it is possible. MY QT is a 14 and that keeps SPS with no issue for a month. You would just have to watch your parameters more with something this size.
Wiskeyrebel
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Thanks for the feedback. What should I put for filtration in the back? Is there any thing to help with parameters swings or Nitrates and phos.
Wiskeyrebel
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Could I use Two Little Fishies NPX Bioplastics Phosphate and Nitrate Reducing Media in my 12gal Sps Dom tank?
Fsurocks99
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Honestly, you don't need the media. If you stay on top of the weekly water changes, feed to 2-3x a week, and have 1-3 small fish, you will be fine. I added a moded aquaclear refugium during the later stages of my nano and would occasionally add a bag of chemi-pure elite, other than that, I kept it as simple as possible.
Wiskeyrebel
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Thanks fsurocks99. I don't need the media but would it help or hurt me
Fsurocks99
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It could do both. As long as you rinse the media bags when you do a wc and replace them when they need to be, then they will help. The problem with some media is when it is used up, it leeches the stuff back into the tank. I've never had a problem with this, coarse, I've only used Chemi-pure Elite and PhosLock.
Simplicity is your friend with this tank. I remember when I first started my nano, I was trying everything. Once I started to let the tank be, is when everything thrived. A lot of people think that taking care of Sps in a nano is difficult because less water volume = less stability. Although that is true, once you get the feel of the tank, like understanding the daily fluctuations (salinity, calcium, mag, pH, etc), then it is very easy to take care of. The only problem I had was continually fragging the corals cause they were growing so quickly.:fun2:
