New guppy on the Reef!

I'm not "new" but I'm back so I figured that I would introduce myself.

I filled out my profile so it has a lot of info on me.

I used to have 2 nanos, an 80G FOWLR, A 50G Reef, and a 160G Reef (bought it from another member on here actually.)

I couldn't get the tank out when I left the ex, so this is my first dip back into the salt water world for about a year and a half. I've got an 8G Biocube that I am setting up at my office.

Currently I'm debating if it's going to be big enough before investing too much into it, like upgraded lighting. I'm curious of others experiences with nano reefs.

Thanks for the welcome!

I've got my live rock and sand, I don't believe that there is a skimmer that will fit this tank. Which is a bit of a concern. I've been cycling the tank for three weeks, I used a bacteria booster and live rock and live sand, the params were pretty good from day one, went through a mini cycle mid first week, and then it was solid for the next two. I added a Chromis and an emerald crab to kick up the bioload, I plan to add another chromis and more inverts if the levels look good at the end of this week which will be week 4. I worry that I may be moving too fast, but the levels are good. Any advice on the pace to move with introducing new stuff?

I replaced the bioballs with LR, I worry though that the liverock in the overflow could have die off because it's not completely covered in water all of the time. Any insight on that?

I got an MP10, but I think it's overkill, I go it incase I decided to go bigger however.

This is my next prospective purchase... Anyone have any experience with LED lighting systems? I question the radiation, but apparently the led's are able to put off the UV that the corals need.

http://www.nanotuners.com/product_info.php?cPath=73&products_id=620

I'm trying to figure out what a good set of fish is for it, I'm guessing 3-4 is about the max bioload?

I'd also love to have a small maxima clam, and other corals, which is why I'm interested in the upgraded lighting. But I'm not sure what I can realistically support in a tank this small. Considering setting up a sump in a stand.

I wonder if I could put the Cheato in the overflow area? Does anyone know of a fish store around here that sells those macros? I have bought most of my stuff at The Aquarium, but I don't recall seeing any plants there.

 

also nano reef has ALOT of good info in the all-in-one section :)

hope this helps you out

 

send me a pm if you want know more about mine

 

Jc