How to start? - Aquarium Advice

MrMalta · 04-08-2008, 09:25 PM

Any good articles on how to start a fair sized nano of about 10 gallons?

**lando** · 04-12-2008, 03:20 PM

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/articl...ank/Page1.html
Cycling is pretty much the same as any other SW tank. Your biggest challenges will be stocking and lighting (depending on what you want to keep)

MrMalta · 05-05-2008, 10:22 PM

Interesting read.

What equipment, etc? I would like to have atleast one clownfish .. don't know what else I could keep in a tank that size.

MaiNpHRaMe · 05-05-2008, 11:38 PM

here's something people dont often share. Get RO water and never use tap water. If you use tap water you will inadvertantly add phosphates to your tank. Phosphates = algae and can mess with corals too.

MrMalta · 05-06-2008, 01:49 PM

What's RO water?

**roka64** · 05-06-2008, 01:54 PM

You should really use RO/DI water. It's reverse osmosis deionized water. If you have a good unit, it should be close to 100% pure water. Basically, this unit removes heavy metals, and other sediment and chemicals out of the water. Think of one of those PUR water filters, but much better....ahhh, refreshing clean water.

**melosu58** · 05-06-2008, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrMalta

What equipment, etc?

Read this

Stock list and tips for maintaining your SW tank.

MaiNpHRaMe · 05-06-2008, 10:29 PM

you can buy the water at a saltwater aquarium store in 5 gallon jugs

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lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,613 Images: 46	http://www.aquariumadvice.com/articl...ank/Page1.html Cycling is pretty much the same as any other SW tank. Your biggest challenges will be stocking and lighting (depending on what you want to keep) __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

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MrMalta Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada. Posts: 120	Interesting read. What equipment, etc? I would like to have atleast one clownfish .. don't know what else I could keep in a tank that size. __________________ My 38 Gallon: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums...ry-101134.html

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roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,380 Images: 12	You should really use RO/DI water. It's reverse osmosis deionized water. If you have a good unit, it should be close to 100% pure water. Basically, this unit removes heavy metals, and other sediment and chemicals out of the water. Think of one of those PUR water filters, but much better....ahhh, refreshing clean water. __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

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MaiNpHRaMe Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 42	here's something people dont often share. Get RO water and never use tap water. If you use tap water you will inadvertantly add phosphates to your tank. Phosphates = algae and can mess with corals too.

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MaiNpHRaMe Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 42	you can buy the water at a saltwater aquarium store in 5 gallon jugs

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