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  1. islandcreation

    Here we go starting my first nano... *LOOK*

    Okay, I'm beginning to plan out a clean up crew for my 4 gallon tank. But what would be a good cast for my crew? The sand used isn't live so maybe that would make a big diffrence. I'm look for a well balance cast that would be beneficial for the tank itself. I don't know if this makes a...
  2. islandcreation

    Here we go starting my first nano... *LOOK*

    Here we go more pics... Close up of the LV's Overall tank AQ skimmer attached to AQ70 Heater in AQ70 but not a fuge yet due to slow shipping of a AQ 20 impellar Camera isn't the most advanced item so sorry about the pics! Tried micro setting too... :cryinga: Any thought...
  3. islandcreation

    Here we go starting my first nano... *LOOK*

    Thanks for the quick pics.... And nice nails! :mrgreen: I'll be looking for them!
  4. islandcreation

    Here we go starting my first nano... *LOOK*

    Thanks as usual, Sadie! :lol3: I'll look into walmart for some bumpers...
  5. islandcreation

    Here we go starting my first nano... *LOOK*

    I just added my AQ70/300 but the glass thickness and the filter has a huge gap! Is there anything I can do for that besides but cardboard. Plus I have been waiting for an impellar for the last week and a half from ebay, along with a 50/50 light. :burningup I just re-did my aquascape and added...
  6. islandcreation

    Tank Update

    :lol: Nice to hear everythings going good. Try to get some pics up so we can see the progress. I too am new and like wathcing peoples tank mature. Anyways good luck and hope to see your tank.
  7. islandcreation

    new to nano

    :welcome I reall don't know much about JBJ but everyone talked me out of getting one. I guess JBJ's nano cube got me into the whole nano scene but after asking so many ?'s, buying a regular tank seemed to be the best bet. If you are handy with your hands you can try to some info by looking at...
  8. islandcreation

    Here we go starting my first nano... *LOOK*

    Thanks Sadie for the help. Okay, I just found out that the Walt Smith Rocks purchased were pre-cured. I scrubbed them cause of algae and have them in my 2.5 with my AQ 300. I'm waiting for my impellar to turn it into a fuge, but for now its circulating the water. Since its pre-cured how...
  9. islandcreation

    Here we go starting my first nano... *LOOK*

    new pics w/ live rocks Just got 4 pounds of live rocks. I have another 4 pounds coming in the mail any day now! So I was looking around at my LFS and got this 2.5 gallon tank. Since I'm upgrading everything from the 4 gallon, I'm using those items for this 2.5 gallon.
  10. islandcreation

    Here we go starting my first nano... *LOOK*

    Will this work? I have a current light with a 50/50 13 watt bulb. The depth of my tank to the sand is 10 inches. Is that enough lighting for any coral? If there is another light that has two 13 watt 50/50 bulbs with a ballast would that be better or over due it? Thanks again everyone!
  11. islandcreation

    Here we go starting my first nano... *LOOK*

    Thanks :eudance I have never seen a forum with such nice people. Thank you for all the links... Once something changes in my tank I'll post more pics. I did find one place thats local for corals but it can work for everyone, just pick your location and check it out. www.Craigslist.org
  12. islandcreation

    Here we go starting my first nano... *LOOK*

    Thanks ed Thanks Ed for the reply... I ordered 4 pounds of fiji rocks from ebay but I stated I needed small pieces for my nano. Luckly I told him cause he was about to send one large rock? I don't know if that would have been a problem, I think I cuold of pieced myself. So no use of taking a...
  13. islandcreation

    Here we go starting my first nano... *LOOK*

    Alright, I posted a couple have times and read all the topics. I'm not up on the lingo but I'm willing to learn. I would like to thank "sadielynn" :clapping: For helping me and anwering all my questions. So here is my 4 gallon finnex just like "Ripcurrent's". I look at Ripcurrent's topic to see...
  14. islandcreation

    Live rocks

    Thanks Dicke52... I just bought pre-cured fiji rocks 4 pounds (I have a 4 gallon nano) at $1.95 a pound. Shipping was the only real cost $15.35 for shipping 2-3 days priority mail. But we both live in CA so it helps. Thanks again...
  15. islandcreation

    13 Watt PowerCompact 50/50 retro. For you $20 shipped =)

    Is this from your 4 gallon finnex? First is it still available? I just got the same tank as you and your my rolemodel! ha,ha,ha You are! I like the light if its still availalbe. Thanks and when are you going to update any pics from the tank. I'm always looking to see what you got going.
  16. islandcreation

    Live rocks

    Does anyone have any live rocks for a 4 gallon nano for sale? I'm a beginner and wanted to save some money if possible. I'm located in Northern CA just in case someone was interested in selling. If possible I'd want them cured... Thanks everyone for all the help. Jason
  17. islandcreation

    Starting new 4 gallon nano PLEASE HELP

    Can anyone direct me to where I can buy black sand? Thanks
  18. islandcreation

    Starting new 4 gallon nano PLEASE HELP

    sadielynn, Thank you for your reply. I have seen you post everywhere along with reefman and dragon.... You guys are awesome! I'm kind of scared, actually I'm not. I'm more anxious to get it going, its not like a fresh water tank where the processes is no where near a saltwater tank. If...
  19. islandcreation

    JBJ Nano cube modifications? Best Nano setup pre-packaged?

    Thanks Thanks for all of the information posted... My mind has been changing slowly towards a regular tank now.
  20. islandcreation

    Starting new 4 gallon nano PLEASE HELP

    I have been reading this forum to the point that I dose off. I'm trying to be patient and gain knowledge before jumping in and wasting money due to my eagerness. I ordered or atleast won auctions online which should come this week and I'll be ready to go. Here are my questions. 1. What is...
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