Nikachus 37 Gallon Tank Build

[Nikachu0315]

Hello everyone, I am new to the saltwater fish keeping hobby! Right now I have a 10 gallon freshwater tank, but I have really been wanting to get a reef. I'm going to get a 37 gallon tank on April 1st, and I was wondering if I would be able to convert it into a awesome reef tank. I have been reading about reef and nano reefs for a while and I know starting out kinda small will be harder , but I don't be lazy on water changes and everything else. So what do you guys think? Is it possible? Thanks Evansimp for Inspiring me!!! Everyone subscribe to Evans 20 gallon nano reef!

 

[Nikachu0315]

So followers I'm getting my tank today

 

[Bearchumjs]

Very exciting!!

 

[jmay33]

Excited to follow and see your progress!

 

[Grizz]

Better than cable

 

[Nikachu0315]

Thanks everyone! On my way!!

 

[Nikachu0315]

We are here 1 hr 35 min total my next post will have pics and ill ask if i can take sime pics of the guys tank

 

[Nikachu0315]

So heres the tank in progress

Amyone want suggestions on rock placement

 

[Grizz]

Id lose the star fish and 8 hermits Nice scape looks good.

 

[Nikachu0315]

Will this help in cycling ?

 

[Grizz]

The only thing that helps is time I have rushed things with Dr Tims one and only Most of the bottled stuff is just snake oil any bacti in it ends up dead because it sits on a shelf for so long Here's an article on cycling your tank
Cycle your salt tank - Aquarium Advice

 

[Nikachu0315]

Just aqua scalped more tunnels and caves!

 

[Nikachu0315]

Just Add Water!

 

[Nikachu0315]

I just changed some parts of my setup


Clean up Crew
3 nassarius snails
5 turbo snails
5 margarita snails
10 hermit crabs
1 peppermint Shrimp
2 skunk cleaner shrimp
1 sand sifting starfish
Actual display fish
1 yellow watchman goby/pistol shrimp
1 firefish
2 feather dusters
2 occelaris clowns
1 royal gramma
1 mccoskers wrasse
1 squamosa,maxima, or crocea clam
Has anyone ever had a mccoskers wrasse?

 

[Bearchumjs]

It's coming along great!! I'd recommend some more rock to build up the scape. Skunk cleaner shrimp are awesome!!

 

[Nikachu0315]

Just added water and will post pics as soon as I come home

 

[Nikachu0315]

I just changed some parts of my setup

Clean up Crew
3 nassarius snails
5 turbo snails
5 margarita snails
10 hermit crabs
1 peppermint Shrimp
2 skunk cleaner shrimp
1 sand sifting starfish
Actual display fish
1 yellow watchman goby/pistol shrimp
1 firefish
2 feather dusters
2 occelaris clowns
1 royal gramma
1 mccoskers wrasse
1 squamosa,maxima, or crocea clam
Has anyone ever had a mccoskers wrasse?

I was wondering if i can add some blue green reef chromis or is that pushing the limit?

 

[jmay33]

I was wondering if i can add some blue green reef chromis or is that pushing the limit?

I think you could add some chromis. They're good and clean little guys.

 

[Nikachu0315]

I think you could add some chromis. They're good and clean little guys.

How many should i add I think they're schooling fish

 

[jmay33]

How many should i add I think they're schooling fish

I would say 3-5, as they like to be in an odd number. They're a little finicky. I have 2 in my 55 and my brother only has 1. They started out with full schools and the healthiest ones survived. That's common, my LFS doesn't even do guarantees on the little guys. So, just a heads up on that. I'm wanting to add some more, but they will do okay if something happens to cut their school back. I love the movement and colors they add to a tank. Plus, they're peaceful.