D&d Nanocube? New Project...

[brittlestar]

Hi all you guys, I've not been around since September...........oops

Anyway, hubby and I are finally getting around to setting up a nano after having to abandon our 4ft reef tank project last year due to various space problems.

We are thinking about the 24 US Gal D&D Deltec nano cube? Anyone got one? What are they like? Is the lighting and current strong enough for a xenia? He is desperate to have one, although I think its best to wait until we have more experience so it will be the last thing we add, if at all. We would add about 4 kgs of LR and have a pair of common clowns and possibly a coral beauty, plus the clean up crew. Looking to have some various mushrooms and polyps, not sure on all the names.....

Can't wait to go tank shopping at the weekend!

EDIT: the D&D deltec nano is the JBJ one

 

[mantis147]

I havent got one but they look quite cool, The lighting is twin t5's which will be fine for xenia and most softies!

 

[brittlestar]

I havent got one but they look quite cool, The lighting is twin t5's which will be fine for xenia and most softies!

Thanks, yeah the 24G has 2 x 36w T5s and it says a strong water current, I hope that this will not be TOO intense for some soft corals as they can get burned........I would obviously place them low and in the shade of some LR.

 

[stella!]

hey!

I just baught one myself so i will let you know how it goes.

 

[demonmagus]

I think most people actually replace the stock pump because there isn't enough current

 

[brittlestar]

Well it's now got 8 kilos of good LR in there, already seen quite a bit of purple and brown algae growth.......tomorrow some snails and hermies will be added Bought another powerhead that turns over 500 G an hour and now the current in there is excellent

 

[brittlestar]

Just a quick update, have photos but they are on my camera at home.

Added 4 x red legged hermits and 5 turbo snails on Saturday. Also got a small piece of mushroom rock. Fingers crossed all doing well and parameters seem stable. The snails have made short work of the brown algae, very pleased Mushies opened up nicely, was lovely to watch them glowing under the moonlight LED last night