Setting up a nano from a 75 fowlr

duke jjz

Member
I am thinking of setting up a little 5 gallon nano. I already have an established 75 FOWLR. Could i use some LS, piece of the LR and 5 gallons from a water change and use that to set up the nano? Or should I cycle the tank with fresh saltwater?? :thinking:
 

fishieness

Active Member
well if you used saltwater from your 75, then you will then have dirty water in your tank, but at least then it would not have to be cycled. i would use freshwater, the cycle wont be long since you have the established live rock and live sand. But you can use some form your 75. maybe a gallon or two. it would depend how fresh the water is in your 75 and how often you do water changes i would guess
 

duke jjz

Member
I do 20% changes every 2 weeks. Even at the time of water changes, my nitrates are still only at about 10-20. The water is still crystal clear :)
 
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