10G Prop tank questions

[slipondajimmy]

Hey Hey,

I am getting ready to put together a 10g prop tank for my super rare zoas(well ok not super rare at all and most have no color) and I was curious about filters. Some people say they just use a powerhead and others say they use filter/powerhead .

What is everyone's thoughts on this? could I get away with just using a small
Koralia that I have handy?

 

[jimmybling31]

the small koralia should be enough as long as you have a couple small pieces of live rock in there too.

 

[slipondajimmy]

Its seems like it would not be enough flow. But then again it is only 10 gallons. Would the rock just ask as the filter? Yeah I know thats a dumb question :)

 

[stunreefer Verified Sponsor]

Yea, rock will work as a filter, but if you intend to propagate corals (and grow them fast) I'd set it up just like a DT... there's no difference between them except prop tanks generally are full of eggcrate rather than LR, and they generally are shallow to provide sufficient light easier.

 

[slipondajimmy]

Well what sort of filter would you recommend for a 10g tank?

 

[slipondajimmy]

I have also been looking at lights. I currently have a 150w sunpod on my 24g. I was wondering if I could get away with something like a current PC 40w or something for this tank?

 

[slipondajimmy]

Alright just a little update. I picked up 2 ac mini filters for 16 bucks (shipped) I have seen a few others using these on small prop tanks so I think they should be ok for my purposes. I also picked up a refurbed 40w Current USA Satellite for $40 bucks plus shipping from Current . I will take a few pics tonight once I get some water in the tank and the rocks

 

[rarelyseriousb]

yeah I want to see this

 

[slipondajimmy]

Well here is a shot with the water, rocks, and rack in.

Here is what this tank has.

- AC mini Filter
- MJ 400
- Current 40w PC light
- 3lbs live rock

This is going to be a very basic tank and thus far the entire setup is under 100 bucks.

I will not have the light till Tuesday or Wed.

 

[slipondajimmy]

And with the light installed.

 

[jimmybling31]

well that works. i like it. I'm a fan of the koralias,but the mj works too.

 

[slipondajimmy]

well that works. i like it. I'm a fan of the koralias,but the mj works too.

I would rather have the koralia as well. But I had this laying around and it is moving water around pretty well.

 

[BlazinNano]

Can you make a frag tank without LR ad just run carbon and Cheato?

 

[slipondajimmy]

Well the levels are all in check and I think tonight I will add a few frags :)

 

[pakora]

lookin good! cant wait to see pics! :)

Well the levels are all in check and I think tonight I will add a few frags :)

 

[Tens]

time for a update?

 

[slipondajimmy]

Update.

Well its still empty..hahah . I am hoping by next weekend I can get some stuff added to it.