10 gallon mini reef

[Shanetweedz]

Getting 10 gallon mini reef what do I need to buy and how much would it be also need some help on stocking

 

[Scouser]

What you need is research.


Just jumping into a saltwater tank can cost a bomb when it fails....

 

[Bectan01]

Are you getting it set up? Or planning a 10g reef? Check out the starting a saltwater tank articles on here and as mentioned above do plenty of research!

 

[Shanetweedz]

Have done lots of research but need to now what it would set me back by

 

[Bectan01]

A 10g reef? I am looking into setting up a simple size tank so here is what I have...
The tank (already got)
Lights - par 38 led $80 dimmable
Rock/sand $80
Powerhead/s $60
Because I have a 55g saltwater I already have test kits, a refractometer and all the little bits and bobs, nets, meds, buckets, magnets etc. but that's stuff could set you back another $100 - $150 easy. (My mag float was $100 alone!)
If you don't have already an ro-di unit for making water, for a reef it is necessary IMO. They can be around $150. I am considering going filter less on mine, but if this is your first saltwater that may not suit you. My biggest concern is maintenance, a lot can go wrong in a small tank really quickly and evaporation, top offs daily. Hope that helps!

 

[Shanetweedz]

Thx so much just wat I wanted

 

[Erikk]

Definitely top off every day ..!

My 10g loses a lot in just a day!

 

[cgthebeast]

As stocking, most people go with clowns but I would avoid those. Look at smaller gobies like neon and the fire fish. Also inverts are great too