10G setup

[Steve-O-]

Hey guys been a real long time since i have been here, So im slowly gettin myself back into the scene. I was real heart broken when i lost my job and my 75g tank crashed.

Anyways im starting a 10g tank for now here is the specs:

9lbs of LR
20lbs LiveSand

My question is really about the lighting i have my old setup still that had 2- 150w HQI MH with 20k bulbs. Now will 1 of these be to much for my 10g hanging 1 1/2 or 2 feet above the tank. Most likely the addiction will come back full force and when i get more money ill be hooking my 75 back up lol
Anyways any help would be great about the lights

[TheMikey]

I would say, first off, move up to a 15G (24x12x12). It will give you a lot more room to play around with and more space for fish/corals/etc. It's also much easier finding lights that will fit a 15G than the 10.

Just my opinion though. Always nice to see new nanos!

[Rbacchiega]

It shouldn't be. Generally 150s are recommended for 18" depths. Be sure you're measuring from the back/top of the reflector (where the bulb is connected if a pendant, or the top most part of the reflector if otherwise)

[Steve-O-]

It shouldn't be. Generally 150s are recommended for 18" depths. Be sure you're measuring from the back/top of the reflector (where the bulb is connected if a pendant, or the top most part of the reflector if otherwise)


thats from the bottom of the tank to top of refector ?? should i consider heights from rock or sand?? I looked for a 15g here in my area and had no luck like i said this is prob just a temp for me i will get my full setup together sometime

[Rbacchiega]

yes,. 18" to the bottom. If you're planing on only going softies you should be fine with your light at that level

[Steve-O-]

yes,. 18" to the bottom. If you're planing on only going softies you should be fine with your light at that level

thanks alot for the help ill post pics when i get the final setup

[Steve-O-]

So i got my Lights hooked up last night wake up this morning to tons of life on my rocks prob about 20-25 blue mushrooms about 5 pests that ill have to kill so far so good water is already crystal clear.