nano tank
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pashari
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Depends on what you are going to keep in your tank. I have a 60 gal FOWLR and do fine with just my LR and a cannister. I only have a five fish and 4 are pretty small.
So, no, I don't think they are necessary. That being said, I think they are convienent and nice to have. Easier to make changes/adjustments and hide equipment in a sump.
lisa
So, no, I don't think they are necessary. That being said, I think they are convienent and nice to have. Easier to make changes/adjustments and hide equipment in a sump.
lisa
bluelagoon
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Originally Posted by ninjamini
I dont know if I agree with that statement. My first fish tank was a 12 gallon. The key I found is not the size but know what you are doing. Read posts alot and do not do anything quick. it takes time and add stuff slow.
i agree. my first tank is a 5 gal that i've been pretty successful with so far. as long as you are there to check on it a lot too....
I dont know if I agree with that statement. My first fish tank was a 12 gallon. The key I found is not the size but know what you are doing. Read posts alot and do not do anything quick. it takes time and add stuff slow.
i agree. my first tank is a 5 gal that i've been pretty successful with so far. as long as you are there to check on it a lot too....
1journeyman
Active Member
Originally Posted by morales67
Are saltwater nanotanks a good idea 4 begginers or start out w/ something Bigger?Whats a better way to start?
Welcome to the Board.
I see you are from FT Worth. If you are looking for a good Local Fish Store check out Randy's Fish Warehouse by the NE Mall.
Nano tanks have the benefit of being cheaper than regular tanks.
Having said that... Nano Tanks allow VERY little room for error. For instance.. the power went off for almost 9 hours at my church where my 210 gallon is located. Everything survived. With a nano that would have been much more risky. Water chemistry changes quickly, salinity can change quickly, etc. Quick changes can mean death.
Are saltwater nanotanks a good idea 4 begginers or start out w/ something Bigger?Whats a better way to start?
Welcome to the Board.
I see you are from FT Worth. If you are looking for a good Local Fish Store check out Randy's Fish Warehouse by the NE Mall.
Nano tanks have the benefit of being cheaper than regular tanks.
Having said that... Nano Tanks allow VERY little room for error. For instance.. the power went off for almost 9 hours at my church where my 210 gallon is located. Everything survived. With a nano that would have been much more risky. Water chemistry changes quickly, salinity can change quickly, etc. Quick changes can mean death.
jeepman3sk
Member
you need to ass osme live rock but that is basically what i started with except i had a 75g. Have fun im working on my 10g now with a 2.5g for my desk/storage maybe.
1journeyman
Active Member
FOWLR is a great way to start.
Also cheaper as you don't have to have the expensive lighting of a Reef Tank.
Also cheaper as you don't have to have the expensive lighting of a Reef Tank.