Small Nano Tank

[aaron childs]

Do the little 1/2 gallon nano tanks need to cycle or no ? A pic of what I am talking about is here ...
Any help appreciated...Thanks,
-Aaron

 

[jkvjl]

What type of fish do you use in a little tank like that and do the need a skimmer or just a filter?

 

[aaron childs]

Dont know if you could fit a skimmer, LOL. Pretty cool though, huh?
Anyone know if you need to cycle this tank?
-Aaron

 

[flynemo]

No I don't think you have to cycle a tank that small and I can say for sure just a little filter will do. I don't think you can keep any fish in there long term (probaly not even a good idea for short term) but ya can have a nice crab running around and a little coral. I think i am going to get a little tank like this cause they are cheap to start up and I need something that wont be a hassle when I move. Which will be soon.:happy:

 

[katara]

Skimmer not needed but daily top-offs and weekly water changes.Try sexy shrimp or 1-2 small crabs and 2 snails.Pantyhose (knee-hi's) w/carbon in the filter instead of the sponge it comes with.Ric's & shrooms will do fine.Cool lil tanks but you can't slack.

 

[flynemo]

What kind of testing kits do ya need for a 1/2 gallon tank like that and how often do ya need to test?