[jus43]

OK. So this forum has inspired me to take a dive into the world of nanos!

What I have:
Used 2.5 gallon aquarium (passed leak test)
Used glass lid
Onyx Sand Aquarium Substrate,
15.4 lbs by Seachem
Rocks
some Flourish Excel
Light fixture with a Coralife 50/50 mini compact fluorescent 10w

some dwarf hair grass and glossostigma

Your thoughts on my setup? Anything you think I should change? Fert ideas? Planting tips? Anything?

 

[jus43]

+1 on the bulb. You could always go with the hampton bay desk lamp that I along with some others on here use. Its 27watts and works well with the nanos. What kind of hardscape are you going for? Iwagumi?

Yep! I work in an aquarium store and us employees get Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine for free. Each time I flip right to the Takashi Amano articles and drool lol. His Iwagumi layouts are stunning.

 

[jus43]

you'll need to get a different bulb. the atinic won't do much for plants.--

What other bulbs would you suggest or should I just return the hood/light and just get a desk lamp?

 

[jus43]

+1 on the bulb. You could always go with the hampton bay desk lamp that I along with some others on here use. Its 27watts and works well with the nanos. What kind of hardscape are you going for? Iwagumi?

So where could I purchase one of these desk lamps? Now that I scan the forums, there are a lot of members who use desk lamps instead.