Maybe I should be asking this question in the nano discussion section, but don't seem to be alot of traffic there.
I have a 10gal nano and seem to always have some kind of algae's in it. The water checks off great, but it is there. PH 8.2, KH 11, nitrate 5.0, calcium 380 to 420, phos. 0. I don't over feed because I just put my first fish in yesterday. The setup is 4 months old with 14 lbs of LR, 1 1/2 in. of crushed coral, a couple small corals, 72 watts PC lighting. 10k and actinic, skilter filter w/ souped up protein skimmer. Hagen 402 PH, RO/DI water.
Now my reason for posting; I am thinking of going to a 20 gal that I have empty to see if it easier to keep. I am willing to buy a little more rock and live sand for it. I will also upgrade the lights to either 110 watts PC or 175w MH. If I go with the MH, is the German 175w 10k a good choice or should I go with the 110w PC or or more? I want to be able to keep all types of coral. Next question; will this move be worth the expense?
Sorry for the long post.
I have a 10gal nano and seem to always have some kind of algae's in it. The water checks off great, but it is there. PH 8.2, KH 11, nitrate 5.0, calcium 380 to 420, phos. 0. I don't over feed because I just put my first fish in yesterday. The setup is 4 months old with 14 lbs of LR, 1 1/2 in. of crushed coral, a couple small corals, 72 watts PC lighting. 10k and actinic, skilter filter w/ souped up protein skimmer. Hagen 402 PH, RO/DI water.
Now my reason for posting; I am thinking of going to a 20 gal that I have empty to see if it easier to keep. I am willing to buy a little more rock and live sand for it. I will also upgrade the lights to either 110 watts PC or 175w MH. If I go with the MH, is the German 175w 10k a good choice or should I go with the 110w PC or or more? I want to be able to keep all types of coral. Next question; will this move be worth the expense?
Sorry for the long post.