3 Gallon Pico Reef
- Thread starter Eddiecorrea
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I used to keep a 2.5 gallon pico and I used an Aquaclear mini filter. It worked out great, plenty of flow for the tank, and has a bigger chamber than the filter that is pictured so you can stuff it full of LR rubble. I didn't use a powerhead and had no issues without one. Just thought I'd throw that out there, but I have no direct experience with the filter that's included so I really can't tell you how it would stack up against the AC. Good luck with the tank and I'd love to see a tank journal.
If it is a Toms Deco the filter should be enough...or any small HOB
Did you see the link in the original post? I believe that is the tank that is pictured. If I remember correctly I saw it on another site about a month ago called that.
Also what do you think of THIS heater? I would get the 15watt one. I was looking at them at Petco today and they raise the ambient temp about 6 degrees. And my house is usually atleast 68 degrees. Just a thought because they are so thin and would be super easy to hide. Thanks.
Oh and the filter will be packed with rubble. And I will start a log. Heck I might make this it.
Anyone have any thoughts on the heater? https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=12087&rel=1 I would get the 15 watt one.
Well I got no answers from anyone. So I decided to build a 5.5 AIO Pic Reef. Its pretty sweet. Right now I have the silicon curing. Needs another 8 hours or so. Then Im gonna fill it with some LR and sand from my other tanks and get her going. I'll start a journal.
Im happy with it. Hopefully no cycle as everything was established already. Now Im just trying to find a happy medium with the power head as its blowing the sand around a bit. Then I will be good to go.
I personally wouldnt recommend a power head for that small of a tank. I would recommend a little bit larger filter that should give you enough flow to do the whole tank without adding a power head.