Question on small tank - Aquarium Advice

nwbradshaw · 04-05-2006, 12:16 AM

I am thinking, because of space issues, I may not set up my 55 gallon.

If you were going to set up a smaller tank, what would it be? 10, 15, 20, 20H? What is ideal for a small tank? I am thinking if I go with a smaller tank, it should be a reef.

Equipment I think is appropriate: Tank, compact flourescents, HOB protein skimmer, power head, heater, live rock, live sand, maybe HOB filter?

Anybody wanna give input? I am trying to stay small enough to fit on a small buffett.

accorddude · 04-05-2006, 02:22 AM

In my 10gal I have: 55watts of light, HOB filter with out a filter bad just the bio wheel and carbon, Proteen Skimmer, 10 lbs live sand, 10lbs live rock, 5 astria snails, 2 narassari snales, 3 blue legs, 1 red leg, colonly of mushrooms, xania, and a clown.

Jermz79 · 04-05-2006, 10:57 AM

Why not go with a Nanocube or an Aquapod? It's an all in one Reef setup and can be had for less than pieceing a tank together. A nice setup IMO and looks very sleek!

Shoot I'll sell ya mine for $100 ... 12gal Deluxe JBJ Nano, 48watts of CF light, built in fans, 3 chamber rear compartment with a Fabricated surface skimmer!

nwbradshaw · 04-05-2006, 11:42 AM

Jermz79 - PM sent

Accorddude - what lighting set up did you choose?

04-05-2006, 12:16 AM	#1
nwbradshaw Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7	Question on small tank I am thinking, because of space issues, I may not set up my 55 gallon. If you were going to set up a smaller tank, what would it be? 10, 15, 20, 20H? What is ideal for a small tank? I am thinking if I go with a smaller tank, it should be a reef. Equipment I think is appropriate: Tank, compact flourescents, HOB protein skimmer, power head, heater, live rock, live sand, maybe HOB filter? Anybody wanna give input? I am trying to stay small enough to fit on a small buffett.

04-05-2006, 10:57 AM	#3
Jermz79 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 1,157	Why not go with a Nanocube or an Aquapod? It's an all in one Reef setup and can be had for less than pieceing a tank together. A nice setup IMO and looks very sleek! Shoot I'll sell ya mine for $100 ... 12gal Deluxe JBJ Nano, 48watts of CF light, built in fans, 3 chamber rear compartment with a Fabricated surface skimmer! __________________ God grant me the serenity to accept the thing's I can not change, the courage to change the thing's I can and the wisdom to know the difference! R.I.P Walena K. Cox 7/7/62 - 8/11/2002

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04-05-2006, 02:22 AM	#2
accorddude Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 63	In my 10gal I have: 55watts of light, HOB filter with out a filter bad just the bio wheel and carbon, Proteen Skimmer, 10 lbs live sand, 10lbs live rock, 5 astria snails, 2 narassari snales, 3 blue legs, 1 red leg, colonly of mushrooms, xania, and a clown.

04-05-2006, 11:42 AM	#4
nwbradshaw Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7	Jermz79 - PM sent Accorddude - what lighting set up did you choose?