My Dymax IQ5 - 3g Pico Reef

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  1. BigBad82

    BigBad82 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Sold my bigger setup and bagged myself a Dymax IQ5. Going to run the NX5 lighting to begin with and see how it copes, some nice controllability on it. First post is pic heavy so enjoy.

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    Here it is in it's final location ready for salted water, rock and sand!

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  2. jbb_00

    jbb_00 Skunk Shrimp

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    I have seen great thins come out of these little tanks. I have also heard that flow can be a bit of an issue aat times. I have 2 of these that will be going into my pico and they push a good amount of water , being adjustable is a plus too.

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  3. BigBad82

    BigBad82 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Thanks for the comments. Luckily that Tunze pump is available here in the UK too so if need be I'd easily be able to get my hands on one.
     
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  4. aw1447

    aw1447 Montipora Capricornis

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    Sweet little tank ya got there. I've never seen that kind before. I love pico's though. Good luck with it, can't wait to see it's progress.
     
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  5. BigBad82

    BigBad82 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Thanks, getting salted tonight but live rock and sand will have to wait until next weekend!
     
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  6. Tbass3574

    Tbass3574 Astrea Snail

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    Nice tank, any ideas what you are going to stock it with?
     
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  7. BigBad82

    BigBad82 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I'll be starting off with zoas and rics, then might try some low light lps to see how the stock lighting copes. may stick in a pom pom crab aswell not sure what else tho.
     
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  8. AquariumFanatic

    AquariumFanatic Astrea Snail

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    Nice tank, can't wait to see it stocked!
     
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  9. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Thanks for the great post on the newer Dymax Pico. That new light is cool. 8) I am rocking it with the old light and it is a great desk tank - I love mine a lot but that looks like a nice upgrade.

    Good call. I did something similar with mine - works great in this tank. I love my Dymax - totally silent - great filter - old light works ok but that new one is nice - I'm psyched for you.

    matt

    edit - just noticed your location between couches - that is perfect! 8)
     
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  10. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    :( Goodbye awesome 15g.

    ..hello just as nice 3g pico? lol. ::)
     
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