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Originally Posted by NanoMantis And my LFS has taken good care of me. I don't understand the stigma some people have about them. I too have an LFS that I trust, but unfortunately, this is more the exception than the rule. Many LFS give people bad advice... either intentionally just so they...

My biggest regret is not finding my way onto a messageboard like this sooner. I stumbled through the hobby for 5 years before I found out about the wonders of a saltwater aquarium based messageboard in 2003. I wouldn't have made nearly as many costly mistakes in the beginning if I had been...

After two years out of the hobby, I am experiencing a little "newbie-itus" as I get back into it and find myself wanting to rush things. But then I just think back to the hard lessons I learned when setting up my first tank back in 1998 and it helps curb my enthusiasm into something more...

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome!! Originally Posted by OceanLover Pretty soon you can annoy everyone and post "How many tangs and large angels can I keep in my nano tank!" Ha ha- that really riles them up until they figure out you are pulling their leg. One guy even has a picture of...

I had such a wonderful time reading this thread! Your little babies are so cute and I wish you the best of luck with them!

Absolutely beautiful!

Originally Posted by LKGRenegade22 I knew about the bottle trap but I question it's effectiveness. Especially if I glue the inverted top to it. I used one awhile back trying to catch a few fish and caught everything I was trying NOT to catch. If the top is glued in and you get an unwanted fish...

Originally Posted by NanoMantis Ugghhhhh black sand. Just like a black car, it is asthetically pleasing when clean. However the tiniest bit of dirt, or in our case detritus, will become painfully noticable. That did occur to me, but I'm trying to just look at it as good motivation for keeping...

Thanks everyone! I'm really excited about getting this tank up and running. I love the black sand... it really adds a different look to the tank. And I tried very hard to make sure that the rockwork would allow for good circulation since I know that the smaller tanks can often have circulation...

Hi everyone! I just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. My husband and I started out with a 37 gallon back in 1998, worked our way up to a 55 gallon, then up to a 120 gallon and finally to a 175 gallon. Here's what our 175 gallon aquarium looked like when it was in it's prime...

My wonderful husband, knowing I always wanted to try my hand at keeping a nano tank, surprised me with a 14 gallon BioCube tank for Christmas. All I've got in it right now is sand, liverock and, of course, water, but I'll keep you guys posted on my progress. Here's a few pictures. It doesn't...