Thinking about getting a 28g nano?

[wilmasbest]

Hello everyone, I'm thinking about getting a 28g nano cube but I'm new to this hobby and I'm not sure if it's a good tank for fish and coral together. I would also like some help with what to do to get the system up and going and how and where to start. Thank you

 

[AquaRick]

Hi and welcome to AA!

Best place to start is by researching and reading anything you can get your hands on. A good place to start is to read the articles on AA's site: Saltwater

As for the tank, figure out what fish you'd like to get first, figure out their needs in regards to tank size, and then come to a decision that's right for you.

Hope this helps and good luck!

 

[Convict2161]

Welcome and good luck with your saltwater adventure. I just bought a 29 bio cube!

Setting it up Saturday.

 

[Fishie]

Welcome and good luck with that! Sounds like a good idea though.

 

[Qube]

Good luck on your adventure! I'm relatively new to this as well and have the jbj 28g nano cube and I love it! This forum is a wealth of information!!

 

[joy13]

You will enjoy saltwater a couple of things take it slow and do research before buying anything. I usually decide on one fish I want for the tank that is reef safe and go from there. The type of light will depend on the corals your choose. A 28 is a good size for one or two fish I like to understock rather than push it because bad things can happen fast and even faster if your tank is stocked with fish to the limit.

I have a 28 gallon jbj with 2 fish and lps dominate tank.

 

[rebelyeller89]

I just set up the JBJ nano cube myself. I personally love it so far. It's my first saltwater and I feel like it made it a lot easier by not having to pick out a blue million different things and making it all work together.
But I second what's been said so far. RESEARCH. A LOT. This forum has all the info you need. Everyone here is very knowledgable and helpful. (even more so if you give us pictures, everyone is crazy about pictures on here!)

 

[wilmasbest]

Thanks everyone... Yes I'm planning on getting the Jbj LED pro I will post pictures as soon as I can, I also plan on setting it up on Saturday

 

[wilmasbest]

I got my tank last week!...

 

[AquaRick]

Very nice! I like the black sand. Any idea on a stocklist?

 

[wilmasbest]

Thanks... Not 2 sure yet, I know I want a couple of clown fish and maybe a blue tang, other than that not 2 sure

 

[carey]

If youre still thinking a 28g tank then a blue tang is out. They need at least a 6 foot tank.

 

[AquaRick]

Yup. The clowns will do fine. The blue tang won't survive in a tank that small.

 

[Mjpendrey]

Wow love your aquascape!! +1 on the Tang don't do it!

 

[wilmasbest]

Good to know... Any suggestions on what is doable?

 

[Nu-Nu the eel]

Go to live aquaria.com and look at nano fish! It will give you a good idea about what type of fish will do ok in your tank. Such as gobies, clowns, firefish, a few types of wrasse, and types of cardinal fish! All tangs are out

 

[wilmasbest]

Do you know what these are?... They came with the rocks I put in there

 

[Mjpendrey]

Can't really see that well haven't got my glasses on. First pic could be pest aiptasia second I'd say Zoa polyps good

 

[wilmasbest]

So get rid of the first one then right?

 

[rebelyeller89]

Yeah you don't want the first guy, but it really isn't anything to worry about yet. You could try a Peppermint Shrimp once you're cycled. Or you can inject it with Aptasia-X.