New 2g SPEC (1 Viewer)

[drichey]

Just started new SPEC tank. 2 gallon. Plan on keeping some zoas, shrooms and a fish. Maybe a mini carpet and clown.

 

[drichey]

Does anyone else have a SPEC with reef fish/corals? Curious

 

[RGH69]

Can you post more pictures and tell us about the filtration? It looks like a biocube type setup. Is it?

 

[drichey]

Simple 2 chamber solana type design:

1 = overflow, LR rubble, filter pad
2 = return pump

Upgrades in mind:
LED fixture upgrade
nano powerhead in display

 

[h2oimports]

darn it you beat me to it! how do you think the light is? enough to keep softies? also does the water line get any higher?

 

[drichey]

THe light is a basic white led lights probably 4200k or so. It will prob keep softies like zoas and GSP; however, i've seen one of these tanks with JBJ stunner strips (one white and one blue) and it makes the tank look 10x better plus they're a little more in tune with coral needs.

I am thinking more of a 10k/royal blue mix for DIY fixture either with a heat sink made myself or a par38 style bulb. Not sure yet.

The water level in this tank is somewhat interesting; displays have the back and front chambers all filled up to same level which is kind of counter-intuitive for an overflow setup. but you can raise the display water level by glueing in a wall to raise the effective overflow point. i've seen it on the display at fish gallery.

 

[Copingsaw]

Looks good so far. I would definitely consider a nano powerhead to improve circulation.

 

[RGH69]

Hmm, I might have to get one of these. It would be perfect on the bedside table. That way I could sleep watching it isnstead of TV.

 

[drichey]

Upgraded pump

It's official... the rio 180 fits in the back of a spec 2g.

 

[flexrac]

Nice setup!