feathers212
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The boyfriend and I have had a 29 gallon tank up and running for about 3 months or so. We always have a new project when it comes to that tank.....right now we are working on building our own sump/fuge. Although I love helping him out on the tank, it is ultimately his project. Now I want my own!!
I just acquired a 10 gallon tank (20" L x 10" W x 12" H). My ultimate goal is to turn this empty piece of glass into a beautiful nano tank. I would like to have a fish or two and not have any limitations in the corals I will eventually add.
My biggest questions for now are on lighting and filters for this tank. Our 29 gallon has a Coralife Dual Compact Fluorescent w/ LED moonlights. I know that if we wanted anemones in that 29 gallon tank, we would need the stronger halide lighting. For my 10 gallon, would I need to go with the halide lighting, or would I be ok with other lighting? What do people suggest for lighting/brands? Also, our apartment is very dry and we find ourselves constantly having to add fresh RO water to the 29 gallon. Should I look for some kind of hood/light to help keep evaporation to a minimum? I know that it is even more crucial with a smaller tank!
What kind of filter would be needed for this size/type of tank? Will I need a skimmer? I would like to keep the filter as compact and unobtrusive as possible, while still maximizing my filtering capabilities. I plan on having LR and LS in the tank. From some reading that I have done, I noticed that many people suggest just getting rid of the filter material and just use live LR frags in the filter chamber.
Other questions:
1. On the LS for my substrate, what kind of depth do people suggest for a tank this size?
2. What should I go with for heating?
3. Would I be best going with a powerhead (we have an assortment of sizes laying around), or is there a good filter that has a return allowing adequate water movement?
3. Any suggestions on fish/corals for this size tank? I want a lot of color and texture.
I am aware that I have to be careful about what to pair together and can’t try to add too many things at once. Before adding anything, I will be sure to let the tank cycle and will wait for my water conditions/levels to be met. We currently have testing for pH, ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, calcium, phosphate, alkalinity, and S.G. (using refractometer). Is there anything else I should test for?
Is there anything else that I haven’t asked about or that I may be overlooking? Any comments, suggestions, thread links, etc. are welcome!
I just acquired a 10 gallon tank (20" L x 10" W x 12" H). My ultimate goal is to turn this empty piece of glass into a beautiful nano tank. I would like to have a fish or two and not have any limitations in the corals I will eventually add.
My biggest questions for now are on lighting and filters for this tank. Our 29 gallon has a Coralife Dual Compact Fluorescent w/ LED moonlights. I know that if we wanted anemones in that 29 gallon tank, we would need the stronger halide lighting. For my 10 gallon, would I need to go with the halide lighting, or would I be ok with other lighting? What do people suggest for lighting/brands? Also, our apartment is very dry and we find ourselves constantly having to add fresh RO water to the 29 gallon. Should I look for some kind of hood/light to help keep evaporation to a minimum? I know that it is even more crucial with a smaller tank!
What kind of filter would be needed for this size/type of tank? Will I need a skimmer? I would like to keep the filter as compact and unobtrusive as possible, while still maximizing my filtering capabilities. I plan on having LR and LS in the tank. From some reading that I have done, I noticed that many people suggest just getting rid of the filter material and just use live LR frags in the filter chamber.
Other questions:
1. On the LS for my substrate, what kind of depth do people suggest for a tank this size?
2. What should I go with for heating?
3. Would I be best going with a powerhead (we have an assortment of sizes laying around), or is there a good filter that has a return allowing adequate water movement?
3. Any suggestions on fish/corals for this size tank? I want a lot of color and texture.
I am aware that I have to be careful about what to pair together and can’t try to add too many things at once. Before adding anything, I will be sure to let the tank cycle and will wait for my water conditions/levels to be met. We currently have testing for pH, ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, calcium, phosphate, alkalinity, and S.G. (using refractometer). Is there anything else I should test for?
Is there anything else that I haven’t asked about or that I may be overlooking? Any comments, suggestions, thread links, etc. are welcome!
