Ok so now that my 10 gallon has become more stable and im done adding to it im tempted to start a 25 gallon cube. the tank is 18" cubed. it costs $98 on marine depot and i will be adding some stuff to make it free shipping. Since i have hundreds of random items from my dads very large 200 gallon tank i have found a 250 watt balast and pendant metal halide! im curious that if i put a 175watt bulb in it will it ruin it or break it? also, is 250 watts to much for a 18 inch deep tank?
On to the second part, the filtration. i am planning on building a custom stand once i get the tank. My dad and i will go down to my grandpas workplace and make it there. What would be a good sized sump/fuge to put under it? i will also be getting a skimmer and acording to the answer of what size of sump i will be needing some help on choices since all ive bought is a HOB remora nano (which works great BTW).
So in simple format here are my questions:
Will a 250 watt metal halide light and ballast break if i add a 175 watt bulb?
Is 250 watts to much for a 18" cube tank?
What size sump would best fit my tank (the stand will be longer on one side so i have a countertop)?
What would be the best skimmer under $150 (it can be in tank or HOB)
What size tubing should i use to make the plumbing to and from the sump?
What pump would work for my sump (will be pushing aprox 3-5 feet.
how should i lay out my sump?
what bulb should i get (brand and Kalvin rating)?
what types of benifitial algea should i use in my sump?
What do mangroves do?
can i use a small clamp on LED for my sump?
do i need a glass top on my tank and sump (both, one or niether)?
can i have a long tentacle anemone in this tank ( would be the only anemone in the tank and there will probably only be some mushrooms or polyps/zoas)?
what is the best anemone for hosting a clown pair?
can i have a maroon clown pair in a 25 gallon?
can i have a percula clown pair in a 25 gallon?
thank you, if you could please answer all the questions and add any additional info that would be good input!
On to the second part, the filtration. i am planning on building a custom stand once i get the tank. My dad and i will go down to my grandpas workplace and make it there. What would be a good sized sump/fuge to put under it? i will also be getting a skimmer and acording to the answer of what size of sump i will be needing some help on choices since all ive bought is a HOB remora nano (which works great BTW).
So in simple format here are my questions:
Will a 250 watt metal halide light and ballast break if i add a 175 watt bulb?
Is 250 watts to much for a 18" cube tank?
What size sump would best fit my tank (the stand will be longer on one side so i have a countertop)?
What would be the best skimmer under $150 (it can be in tank or HOB)
What size tubing should i use to make the plumbing to and from the sump?
What pump would work for my sump (will be pushing aprox 3-5 feet.
how should i lay out my sump?
what bulb should i get (brand and Kalvin rating)?
what types of benifitial algea should i use in my sump?
What do mangroves do?
can i use a small clamp on LED for my sump?
do i need a glass top on my tank and sump (both, one or niether)?
can i have a long tentacle anemone in this tank ( would be the only anemone in the tank and there will probably only be some mushrooms or polyps/zoas)?
what is the best anemone for hosting a clown pair?
can i have a maroon clown pair in a 25 gallon?
can i have a percula clown pair in a 25 gallon?
thank you, if you could please answer all the questions and add any additional info that would be good input!