Nano setup

[waynegoulding77]

Hi all I've recently aquired a nano tank with led lighting and I'm looking to setup a reef tank for my little boy so basically I'm new to marine (I've got a tropical setup myself ) so i need all the help possible, what's the best substrate what type of filter and heater do I need what type of live rock, do I need a power head or wave maker ? What's the best grazers (clean up crew) to add once cycled and finally what's the best fish for a nano my tank is 35x35x32

 

[waynegoulding77]

 

[zak.payne]

Is the tank and AIO (All In One) or does it have a separate area for a sump?

 

[waynegoulding77]

This is all I have at the minute

 

[zak.payne]

Nice looking tank! For starters, I would definitely use rock and sand as part of the filtration. This can be dry or live rock/sand, but at least that. I am still a "newbie", so other input from more seasoned reefers will be needed, but I would start there.

 

[waynegoulding77]

Gonna use live sand and live rock with a hang on the back filter what would u recommend

 

[zak.payne]

These would be fine:
http://www.fragtasticreef.com/Marin...ilters-Hang-On-Marineland-Penguin-Filters.htm

The wheel has carbon to keep the water clean. Just be sure to not over stock, overfeed and be religious about your water changes and you will be successful!

 

[jraker]

Use dry sand and dry rock. The tank will take longer to cycle, but it is worth not getting hitchikers from the live rock. Get an overflow box plumbed into a sump where you can house your skimmer and other filtration. Look into the trigger sumps.

 

[waynegoulding77]

Cheers zak

 

[zak.payne]

Cheers zak

Can't wait to see your build come along! Always remember, slow and steady definitely wins the reefing race!