Evans 20 Gallon Nano Reef

[Dimdim]

Looks like a millipora some sort of bonsai tree acro mili what colour is it?

 

[Evansimp]

Hey guys. I was planning on turning my old 12 gallon into a frag tank. My question is, how often would I have to do water changes on a tank without fish and just coral?

 

[Soukup31]

If you your normal water changes you will see better results with your coral. But you can go longer ( every 3-4 weeks) depending on your water parameters. Since it is only a 12 gallon I would still stay on top of it

 

[czwicky]

Beautiful tank Evan! I love the gonioporas. Here is a picture of my last one. He lasted about 8 months before deteriorating :-(

 

[Nikachu0315]

Beautiful can we see pics of wmg and pistol shrimp??? They're awesome love your tank you just inspired me to buy a 29 gallon also!!

 

[SKB]

just read this entire thread and now I want a nano reef really badly lol

Ive been reading it too!! Pretty soon im gonna have an open 20 gal and want one now so bad.

 

[Evansimp]

Ive been reading it too!! Pretty soon im gonna have an open 20 gal and want one now so bad.

You should definitely do it man!!! I love saltwater! It's a lot more work, but more rewards!

 

[SKB]

We'll I'm following this thread so ill probably be fine too. But I think there is no question anymore. I'm def doing it, just a matter of time before my 20 gal is empty. Then ill be on here searching information! Lol

 

[Evansimp]

We'll I'm following this thread so ill probably be fine too. But I think there is no question anymore. I'm def doing it, just a matter of time before my 20 gal is empty. Then ill be on here searching information! Lol

You won't regret it! It's a blast! If you have any questions let me know. But there are people on here with much more experience than me! il be following your thread when you start it!

 

[SKB]

Thanks!

 

[Evansimp]

Random Picture updates!

 

[marty20]

Do you have a clam Evan? Nice new pics!

 

[Evansimp]

Do you have a clam Evan? Nice new pics!

Not yet, but I'm looking to get one soon!

 

[marty20]

I would recommend it! Not because it has any spectacular benefits but ever since I got mine the other day I have been obsessed with watching it! There was a very cool frag swap an hour from my home last weekend that I went to and the turnout and quality of the corals was very impressive and I couldn't help but buy my clam when I saw it there

 

[Evansimp]

I would recommend it! Not because it has any spectacular benefits but ever since I got mine the other day I have been obsessed with watching it! There was a very cool frag swap an hour from my home last weekend that I went to and the turnout and quality of the corals was very impressive and I couldn't help but buy my clam when I saw it there

Yeah I can't wait wait to get one! What lighting do you have on your tank?

 

[marty20]

Just a regular t5 ho. I think aquatic life makes it? One blue and one white bulb

 

[marty20]

My clam is a squamosa clam so it doesn't need as high of a light requirement as other clams

 

[Nikachu0315]

Sorry Evan you don't have too but can you by any chance tell us all your fish inverts not coral clean up crew and your equipment I'm starting a sw and don't know what to start!

 

[SKB]

Hey I was looking for some advice on lighting. I found some on amazon, eBay and a link someone sent me. The two best I think are taotronics Tt-AL09 dim able aquatic coral reef LED grow light 120W output, blue/white ratio 28:27 2 pieces advanced heat sinks, 3 pieces 0.1 A fans, 90 degree beam angle for 189.99. Or I can save with one off of eBay, 24" 96W lighting T5 aquarium light hood saltwater coral fish actinic florescent. I can't have a light hanging on my wall or from my ceiling so which one of these would be better for my tank? I'm assuming the dimmable one, but if I can save with the other one, cool. But ik ik this is not a hobby that is cheap. Jw.

 

[Dimdim]

Can u make hanging brackets to go on your stand? The leds need to be hung no ifs ands or butts lol. They need to be a minimum of a foot above the water, if u cant make hangingbrackets on your stand and cant hang from wall or ceiling then go with the t5 that sits right on your tank,