I want to start a 10 gallon saltwater nano tank. HELP?
ByI posted this on another forum, but I’m trying to get as much help as I can.
I’ve been intrigued by all the saltwater nano tanks that I’ve seen in videos and pictures and now I want to start one!
It will go perfect on my computer desk.
If anyone could give me step by step instructions or all the knowledge you know on saltwater nano tanks, I would really appreciate it.
I want to put some corals, inverts, and maybe some fish in there. What kind could I put in?
What equipment and lighting will I need?
I need to know everything! Any sites with extensive research on it would help too.
Also I already have experience in the freshwater department so please don’t tell me to stick to that because I’m willing to spend the time, effort, and money into this project.
Thanks for reading and hopefully you can help me!
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October 2nd, 2010 at 3:05 pm
I;m in exactly the same situation as you. If you get any really good answers would you mind emailing them to me please? (nathanhoney2004@yahoo.co.uk)
all i know is that the fish cost about 15X more than freshwater (in the uk they do anyway)
and ontop of ammonia, nitrite and nitrate you also have to worry about how much salt is in the water:P
October 2nd, 2010 at 3:59 pm
hey at our local fish shope they have a set up one gallon saltwater tank that really inreges me and theve said its not reall that hard, just buy some of there live sand and some coral, let that run with the filter on few weeks then add the inverts and fish. (i no it sounds to simple)
but here is a site i just found
if you need for info DO NOT GO TO PETCO i hate those people there, try to find a non chain fish store that specializes in fish
good luck
October 2nd, 2010 at 4:25 pm
With your experience I would say go for it!
The main obstacle is to make sure your budget enough time and money for what you would like to accomplish, otherwise a Nano Reef can be very rewarding and enjoyable!
I have personally installed (most professionally) many different sizes and styles of marine tanks over the years with many different methods of setup, my point here is that there is more than one correct way to set up your tank, so be careful of anyone who states that theirs is the only way (of coarse there are incorrect ways to do this).
This article has good information and especially good links such as to lighting (which is a subject that is growing in knowledge):
Also this site links to even more useful subjects:
EDIT:
I would not only recommend reading more about lighting, but filtration, Redox Potential, Cycling, and even the importance of osmoregulation, more is found here: