opinions for new nano reef
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Kalen
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Tank size was not specified so it's difficult to answer what type of fish you can add to the tank. Typically a clownfish can go into a nano tank, but again the tank size was not listed.
You can add your live rock to the tank without having a powered. However your tank may start cycling again once the live rock is added. Now without knowing the size of the tank I'll tell you that you want at least one maybe two power heads in the tank. Your water should have a ripple effect to it. You want plenty of flow within the tank. Also if you don't have one already I would suggest a skimmer. It's not needed but is highly recommended.
Kalen
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So is this 10 a aio tank or a regular 10 gallon tank. You will probably want to upgrade soon. A lot of people start small then get bigger tanks. With bigger tanks you are able to enjoy more things such as coral and fish. With a ten you are limited to which fish you can put in there. You can put plenty of coral in there. I would almost suggest you also research which fish you could add a clean fish is rated for a 30. Depending on your filtration you maybe able to get away with one but like I said your limited to what you can put in there. You can rally only have one fish in a ten. But don't forget to add a clean up crew. Snails, crabs, shrimp.
Also smaller tanks are so hard to keep stable. It's real easy to have things out of wack which can lead to instant disaster.
Nice and slow and patience is the key.
Also smaller tanks are so hard to keep stable. It's real easy to have things out of wack which can lead to instant disaster.
Nice and slow and patience is the key.
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Kalen
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Oops I guess I should of been a little more clearer. Sorry just woke up, lol. Just getting use to a new shift. Anyways I was implying or asking have you consider running a sump once you upgrade to the 38?
I have a 30 all in one tank. That's been running for about 8 months this time around.
I have a 30 all in one tank. That's been running for about 8 months this time around.
Oh really I didn't know that we'll that's good to know. So what would you guys put in a ten gallon tank. I just want some insight. I know clowns should be in bigger tanks which they will be in about 6 months so I definitely want like 1 or 2 clowns like I said I'm not worried about filtration I have a 30-40 gallon filter I will be putting 20 lbs of rock and weekly water changes so what other small fish could go in. Would my cardinal and neon goby be ok with 1 or 2 clowns?
Kalen
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Ya you should be fine with a 90 filter. Canister would probably be better but a hob filter would do the trick also. I personally would place rubble in the filter.
mpderksen
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My first tank was a 10 gal. 2 clowns and a shrimp. Limited to lower end corals, that could handle instability. Weekly (and I mean EVERY week) 2 1/2 gallon water changes and a daily top off were really all I did.
Sometimes I think clowns can live in bleach. Never lost one. Not much will host them that can live in a 10, sadly.
My first tank was a 10 gal. 2 clowns and a shrimp. Limited to lower end corals, that could handle instability. Weekly (and I mean EVERY week) 2 1/2 gallon water changes and a daily top off were really all I did.
Sometimes I think clowns can live in bleach. Never lost one. Not much will host them that can live in a 10, sadly.
Kalen
New member
I would go at this slowly, and don't discourage with the tank if things don't go right for you right away. If you have question ask them. There are a lot of reefers who are willing to help all you have to do is ask.
Dmorty217
Saltwater Addict
Only issue I see with a 10g is parameters can stray in a bad way and quickly with such little tank volume and evap will need to be addressed daily otherwise salinity will swing badly casing unwanted stress to tank inhabitants. NOTHING and I mean nothing good happens quickly in this hobby
