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Post by Fishianado on Sept 24, 2016 19:16:04 GMT -5
Was hoping to get some input as to what i'd need to get a small nano reef tank running. currently i have a 10 gallon rimless, 45 gallon tall, submersible pond pump/filter. 2 small HOB filters. regular light fixture(tube not led)
Want to start small with the 10 gallon or should i go with the 45 tall for my first.
getting alot of different opinions as to equipment i would need. trying to keep costs as low as possible to try my hand at salt for the first time.
thanks all
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Post by fishtastics on Sept 30, 2016 12:18:33 GMT -5
Het there. Generally 10 gallon is way to small for any nano tank. They usually start at 20-30 gallons. But are fairly cheap if you know how to shop smart. For a 30 gallon and smaller tank all you need is 2 hang on filters. One with spongrs in it. One with charcoal and amonia killer pebbles. Then you need 2 circulation pumps on each side od the tank. And 1 protein skimmer. And thats it. As for lighting spend a lot. Itll help in the long run. I will attach a link to a light for 10 i find is the best. Must have blue and white lights.https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B0113SQSFI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1475255737&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=saltwater+lighting&dpPl=1&dpID=41yXV96yt8L&ref=plSrch. I still think you should go with 30 gallon. But 10 is perfect. Also water changes are not needed and salt should be around .024-.025 max .023 being min. Let me know if you have any questions. I have 2 salty tanks and my grandfather has done salt water for 30 years. Also dont worry about chemicals. Or testing. Its not neccassary. Just worry about it if you get hair grass algae or brown algae or diatoms.
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Post by Fishianado on Sept 30, 2016 16:07:56 GMT -5
Het there. Generally 10 gallon is way to small for any nano tank. They usually start at 20-30 gallons. But are fairly cheap if you know how to shop smart. For a 30 gallon and smaller tank all you need is 2 hang on filters. One with spongrs in it. One with charcoal and amonia killer pebbles. Then you need 2 circulation pumps on each side od the tank. And 1 protein skimmer. And thats it. As for lighting spend a lot. Itll help in the long run. I will attach a link to a light for 10 i find is the best. Must have blue and white lights.https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B0113SQSFI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1475255737&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=saltwater+lighting&dpPl=1&dpID=41yXV96yt8L&ref=plSrch. I still think you should go with 30 gallon. But 10 is perfect. Also water changes are not needed and salt should be around .024-.025 max .023 being min. Let me know if you have any questions. I have 2 salty tanks and my grandfather has done salt water for 30 years. Also dont worry about chemicals. Or testing. Its not neccassary. Just worry about it if you get hair grass algae or brown algae or diatoms. Hi there, thanks for the info. decided i'm going to sell my double stack freshwater setup to make the switch to salt. saw this one at Corbrets the other day for $300 and a ton of live rock and beautiful fish.   Any thoughts? |
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Post by fishtastics on Sept 30, 2016 16:58:19 GMT -5
Firstly, that is a great tank. Clean it with vineger and water only. Next. Dont listen to a word corbrets says. They are not smart when it comes to saltwater and will say anything to get a buck. Set up- Day 1 after cleaning set up filters circulation pumps and protien skimmer. add crushed coral or live sand ( pound per gallons 5lbs =5gal) Add water and salt. This may take 2 days to get the salt to the right level. .024 is generally what we look for. It takes about 6 hours to settle to get and accurate read. (Note: no water changes needed ever. Tops ups are FrESHWATER only) Day 3: after salt is set to right level add aquarium cycle 10oz bottle. Whole bottle. Also add 10oz bottle of calcium. Day: 10 add live rock and snails!!! You need snails. Go for limpet snails if you can get them! But turbo snails work great too (note: live rock must be on water 109% of time or it is dead rock) Day: 30-50 add corals, hermits and. . You should already be seeing bugs swimming and climbing the rocks.Make sure they live. Corald need food you can buy phytoplankton and feed 4 cap fulls every 3 days. (Just pour in water) if you feel like it you can also add coral vitamins. Day: 70-~ begin adding fish as long as corals are surviving Make sure the lighting is good. That is the most most important thing. You need white and blue lights. At least 200 watts for that tank!. Also a black light for night time use only. Temp should be 78-80°. Rocks should turn a nice purple or red depending on what coraline algae you have in the bio filter. (Naturally) Also please be aware of bristle worms! They grow naturally in the tank and are a sign of a healthy tank they help clean the gravel but STING VERY BADLY AND ATE KNOWN TO CAUSE HEART ATTACKS. ALSo beware if you see red bristleworms they are poisonous and can kill. These worma crawl on rocks to so be careful when moving thibgs around. If yoh end up with DIATOM algae. BROWN and stringy/hair like buy a phosphate and nitrate remover for your filter. Then turn lighta off for 5 days. Then you will be all set. This algae bloom usually happens around 4 months and is deadly to coral and fish. It will happen. There is no avoidence. It just the tank cycling. But dont freak out or get discouraged we can fix it!. Any otber queations  |
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Post by Fishianado on Sept 30, 2016 17:21:20 GMT -5
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Post by phish on Sept 30, 2016 18:17:34 GMT -5
Bored already? lol That's too bad, you did a great job, tanks look good.
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Post by Fishianado on Sept 30, 2016 18:23:55 GMT -5
Bored already? lol That's too bad, you did a great job, tanks look good. yeah...lol. got a line on a really nice saltwater tank setup and all these freshwater tanks are taking up alot of room in the house. Hoping they can go to a good home. |
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Post by fishtastics on Sept 30, 2016 21:14:00 GMT -5
Yes. If you want to do it right you will. Patients is a virtue here. Have to develope a good emcosystem. Fish are to costly to risk.
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