Cube Lights Wont Go On

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  1. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    Hello all, well i just added water to the 12 gal nano and i have the sand ready...but the light wont go on lol...i dont know what to do...anything that might cause it...maybe the bulb is just dead? lol thanks
     
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  3. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    Update: just wanted to let u all know that after after 2 hours of drying the lights are working! hmm...now im gona need to tester fish...:( i hate that...they have 4 very small chromis at my lsf...i would take 3 but then the last one will be all alone...is that a good amount to cycle the tank with after maybe a week of settling in?
     
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    4 fish in 12 gal?
     
  5. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    well...only for the cycle period then i will either move them 2 a tank at the school or into my 38, if its ready
     
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    kb.bear Peppermint Shrimp

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    That is a huge load on a very small new tank
     
  7. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    well...i mean...1 wouldnt really cylcle and 3...thats only 1 less than 4...idk...i might go with just 3 but they are really small, only about 3/4 of an inch
     
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    AquatechNick Astrea Snail

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    Not too much, a bit risky to the conservative (im a rashoutta control 21yo) but is certainly not too much depending on ur plans, though chromis are quite touchy for cycling tanks especially when young.
     
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    AquatechNick Astrea Snail

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    wow, lost in the process....what was the prob. w the lighting?
     
  11. Bruce

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    o its ok the lights r working now...the only thing with damsels is well...i hate them lol...after they r done cycling the tank i dont know where to put them...i guess i can bring them back 2 the lfs but...isnt that a death warrent? lol