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If you're gonna do it, go all in. I skipped the middle step and went from 20 to 75 gallons. Yeah, it hurt my wallet, but now I've got room for a proper school of Tetras and a few centerpiece fish. Plus, maintenance is way easier than I expected.

Yeah, I checked out the options last week, and also took a look at Mounds and PS yesterday, but didn't see anything suitable for my little 1.6 gallon tank. Can you set the temperature on the Hydor Mini Heater, and does the light on the tank make a significant difference in the temperature?

Also, I ...

I just set up my first betta tank, a 1.6 gallon, and I'm trying to figure out the temperature situation. I've read that you shouldn't use a heater in a tank this small, but it's currently empty, so I've got some time to decide. Without the light on, the temperature stays around 68 degrees, which is ...

I've had good results with a combo of chaeto and weekly water changes. Also, don't sleep on feeding less. Most folks overfeed their tanks, especially with mixed reefs.

You'll wanna keep the Acros higher up with strong flow, maybe 80% power on the Nero. Zoanthids can chill lower down with less direct flow. What's your PAR reading at the top and bottom?


Yep, that's the move. I'd also throw in a wave mode on the Nero to keep detritus from settling. What salt mix ...