Recently bought a nano tank. Due to it small size therefore wont be going for a sump. After much consideration decided to get a smaller one instead of a 2 feet cube. The is since i will be using a canister, will it be wise to get those canister which is for larger capacity tank for example, 80ltr tank but using canister meant for 100 ltr tank. Or to go even higher like 120 ltr. There are currently 2 brand in my mind hydor prime 20, and fluval 305. If it to go even further, then it will be hydor prime 30 and fluval 405. But its only a 80 ltr tank. ( THis is for the filter system). Will be buying after getting respond from forummer here. Hope to get some advice, or else might ended up getting a wrong size canister.
As for the media, will diy, using ADA carbon, bio media. Thats for sure.
As for lighting system. My tank height is around 40 cm. At first i would like to have 4 T5HO ( 2 white and , 2 Blue = 24w each total 96w). But one of the lfs told me that, 2 tube is good enough. It can support all life. Although i dont intend to go for anemone, but i like those metalic coral, brain, trumpet, hammer , spawn, and the most button. Is 2 tube really sufficient for this type of coral. The draw back is i cant control the lighting, one switch open both light. As for 4 tube i can control 2 each. I wont be going for heavy stocking even if yes, it would be buttons. So the is whether to get 4 tube, or 2 tube. Was told 4 tube for 2 feet is to bright. FYI, the tube will be ATI, not china brand.
My tank spec are 60Lx39Wx40H
Currently putting water into the tank, without filter as i am using diamond water, so the water flow freaking slow take 1 hour to fill up 4 gallon. Water might be stagnant for a day. As i need help on deciding what size of canister to suit my tank. As for now, no LR. Only dead sand i think, as was bought from previous owner. Therefore i wash it, dead also nvm as will be cycling it for like 4 weeks. LR will got to find those which suit my size and desire.