My 12 gal Nano-cube - Aquarium Advice

StickyTuba · 01-13-2005, 07:24 PM

Hey Everyone,
I finally got out the digital camera and took some pics of my tank and its current inhabitants.
I just got the two corals last night and they seem to be doing quite well.
I have had the hermits for about 2 weeks and there are snails in there but I didn't get any good shots of those.

Thanks for looking!

Munsterkins · 01-17-2005, 01:15 PM

about how much did it cost you to set it up?

StickyTuba · 01-17-2005, 01:21 PM

I think that right now I am at about $250.00 not including the tank.
(My wife bought me the tank for Christmas and I am not exactly sure what she paid).
So roughly about $450 - $500
Including:
[acronym:f796be7998="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:f796be7998] (Of course the [acronym:f796be7998="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:f796be7998] I picked was the most expensive at the [acronym:f796be7998="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:f796be7998].)
[acronym:f796be7998="Live sand"]LS[/acronym:f796be7998]
Salt Water
Hermits X 3
Snails X 5
Corals X 2
Testing kit
Calcium Buffers
Materials for Stand

I would recommend going with a bigger tank, if you can afford it, because it is SOOOO addictive. I am ready to upgrade and I have only been going for about 3.5 weeks.

Definetly hang out at AA. Also get the "New Marine Aquarium" by Michael S. Paletta. The book is excellent and gives you a great background about [acronym:f796be7998="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:f796be7998], [acronym:f796be7998="Live sand"]LS[/acronym:f796be7998] and startup costs.
Ask Questions, too.

GOOD LUCK

StickyTuba · 01-17-2005, 01:22 PM

I am estimating a little high on the costs to give you an accurate idea of what startup may cost with a 12 [acronym:dd2a0bacf4="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:dd2a0bacf4] nano cube

01-13-2005, 07:24 PM	#1
StickyTuba Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 148 Images: 7	My 12 gal Nano-cube Hey Everyone, I finally got out the digital camera and took some pics of my tank and its current inhabitants. I just got the two corals last night and they seem to be doing quite well. I have had the hermits for about 2 weeks and there are snails in there but I didn't get any good shots of those. Thanks for looking! __________________ 12 gallon Nano Starting Over

01-17-2005, 01:15 PM	#2
Munsterkins Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dorr, MI Posts: 32	about how much did it cost you to set it up? __________________ • 150 gallon Glass 48LX24WX30H • 55 Gallon Sump • 2x 48" Coralife Aqualight (520W Total) • 3 Powerheads • Over 130 lbs Live Rock • Silica Sand/Crushed Coral as substrate Fish: • Humu Picasso Triggerfish • Ocellaris Clownfish • Flame Hawkfish • Dragon Goby • Blue & Yellowtail Damsel • Blue Tang • Convict Tang • Yellow Tang Creepies: • Many Blue / Red Hermits and Snails

01-17-2005, 01:21 PM	#3
StickyTuba Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 148 Images: 7	I think that right now I am at about $250.00 not including the tank. (My wife bought me the tank for Christmas and I am not exactly sure what she paid). So roughly about $450 - $500 Including: [acronym:f796be7998="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:f796be7998] (Of course the [acronym:f796be7998="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:f796be7998] I picked was the most expensive at the [acronym:f796be7998="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:f796be7998].) [acronym:f796be7998="Live sand"]LS[/acronym:f796be7998] Salt Water Hermits X 3 Snails X 5 Corals X 2 Testing kit Calcium Buffers Materials for Stand I would recommend going with a bigger tank, if you can afford it, because it is SOOOO addictive. I am ready to upgrade and I have only been going for about 3.5 weeks. Definetly hang out at AA. Also get the "New Marine Aquarium" by Michael S. Paletta. The book is excellent and gives you a great background about [acronym:f796be7998="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:f796be7998], [acronym:f796be7998="Live sand"]LS[/acronym:f796be7998] and startup costs. Ask Questions, too. GOOD LUCK __________________ 12 gallon Nano Starting Over

01-17-2005, 01:22 PM	#4
StickyTuba Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 148 Images: 7	I am estimating a little high on the costs to give you an accurate idea of what startup may cost with a 12 [acronym:dd2a0bacf4="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:dd2a0bacf4] nano cube __________________ 12 gallon Nano Starting Over

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