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09-29-2014, 12:34 AM
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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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09-29-2014, 11:41 AM
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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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09-29-2014, 01:01 PM
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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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09-29-2014, 01:20 PM
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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.
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09-29-2014, 06:20 PM
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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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09-29-2014, 06:42 PM
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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.
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09-29-2014, 07:24 PM
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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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09-29-2014, 07:31 PM
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My sw tank is so much less work than my fresh lol.
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09-29-2014, 08:27 PM
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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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09-29-2014, 10:46 PM
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You cycle saltwater with goldfish? Do they survive in saltwater?
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09-29-2014, 11:16 PM
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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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09-29-2014, 11:19 PM
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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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09-30-2014, 06:01 PM
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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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09-30-2014, 10:49 PM
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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.
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10-01-2014, 12:27 AM
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Khuligirl's 20 long nano reef build
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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10-01-2014, 10:29 AM
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That's pretty much it. Keep playing around with them until you find something you like. The possibilities are endless.
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10-01-2014, 01:41 PM
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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
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10-01-2014, 09:26 PM
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