Khuligirl's 20 long nano reef build

[Fresh2o]

Well so far it's been pretty easy, but I don't think I can give a very good answer since I haven't even gotten fish or done a real WC yet


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Alrighty. I'll check back later. Thanks!


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[CNew66]

Ive had my nano running for couple months now. Id say its just about has hard to keep as my 125 piranha tank.(3 weekly %25 WC) . If you like the hobby, its more fun than anything.

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[pittbully13]

Following. I'm thinking about a nano reef myself and this maybe my how to guide. Good luck and great job so far.


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[54seaweed]

3 water changes a week thats a bit overkill

 

[BigRedsReefs10]

OP - I know it's only been a few weeks since you've started your adventure into the SW side...just wondering: How would you compare it to FW tank keeping? I know there is a boatload of research to do upfront. And the inhabitants are much less forgiving with fluctuations. Understandably, FW can have its challenges as well (high tech planted, discus, etc). Maintenance wise, a lot more work?


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Honestly I think the maintenance is easier, its just a matter of making the water salty honestly. Weekly maintenance on my 10g includes using a turkey baster 2-3 times a week to blow off the rocks (10 minutes total maybe), weekly wc of 25%/filter cleaning (15 minutes, maybe 20), clean the glass as required (2-3 times a week for a total of maybe 5 minutes) and clean the power heads monthly (this can take some time if they're covered in coralline, up to an hour), for a total of ~5 hours a month. Which is about the same as my 29g fw where I do weekly 50% changes/gravel vacs, which takes me about an hour.

 

[CNew66]

3 water changes a week thats a bit overkill

They are pretty messy eaters. don't want to let goldfish rot in the tank.. anyway, my anemone is moving around the tank like crazy. Lol

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[BigRedsReefs10]

They are pretty messy eaters. don't want to let goldfish rot in the tank.. anyway, my anemone is moving around the tank like crazy. Lol

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You know that's a sign of a water quality or lighting issue 99% of the time right? And if it's in the nano that's been running for a couple months, it's not surprising, they need much more mature/stable systems.

 

[CNew66]

Yeah, I figured as much. it was an impulse buy that my girlfriend kind of forced upon me. it was around $10 so if its a loss, ill just chalk it up.

EDIT: it was suppose to say 2 weekly water changes. Not 3. I thought you were the one with the typo.. >.>

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[bribo12]

My sw tank is so much less work than my fresh lol.



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[CNew66]

My sw tank is so much less work than my fresh lol.



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SW is a little different for me. I've always cycled with goldfish. And the water tests? Oh lawdy, never done so many in such a short time. LOL.

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[Khuligirl93]

You cycle saltwater with goldfish? Do they survive in saltwater?


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[CNew66]

You cycle saltwater with goldfish? Do they survive in saltwater?


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No, thats how im saying its different. Ive always done it that way with fresh. Never did the whole table shrimp thing.

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[Khuligirl93]

Ooh ok. Yea I cycled mine with the table shrimp for the first time with this tank and with my live rock and seeded filter media it worked surprisingly fast


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[Khuligirl93]

Hey everyone, what are your favorite places online to order fish? I'd love to hear about your experiences including how many times you've ordered from places, and what shipping cost


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[Khuligirl93]

Picture time
FTS (since I added new rock last weekend) I don't really have much of an aquascape I know, but I don't think I have many options in my size tank, and I like how this gives lots of hiding places for fish.
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums...5-75FE-48A5-975F-6DA7F2FF6B8E_zpsg8h8wtqq.jpg

Corals under actinics. I wish my phone camera could capture what they really look like.
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums...6-B619-4E42-8AE0-741624556664_zpsbid8a13i.jpg
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums...3-B713-4547-BDBA-E53F0C1E3FFA_zpsifwrfzzb.jpg

Little red legged hermit
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums...8-9957-4A2C-9C14-1996C0D19A3D_zpsgjwgyjzt.jpg

Nerite and bristleworm
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums...F-84D8-4CFD-8188-9C5B183E073E_zpsskygkrb5.jpg


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[Sillyfishies]

I still vote for the 2 island look. If done right it should give lot's of hiding spots while keeping the tank open and clean.

 

[Khuligirl93]

I don't really know how to do that with the rocks I have- just make 2 piles?, but I can give it a try next time I have some time to play around with it.


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[Oscarr19]

That's pretty much it. Keep playing around with them until you find something you like. The possibilities are endless.

 

[BigRedsReefs10]

Some thing kinda like this is a 2 island look, but with your extra length you can spread them out, or even do 3 small ones

 

[Khuligirl93]

I really like that look I'll have to try it.

Got my first fish today!
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums...F-B2E2-4923-BC9F-E08A759B6927_zpsq5kh4cxg.jpg

And 2 more corals an acan and hammer.
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums...E-18A1-453F-B099-CDA4D9EC0A03_zpsdlmschbj.jpg
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums...D-1CB7-4F1D-BE9E-82569775479D_zpsghlyspvo.jpg


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