RG21
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Im not sure if this is a "pico" or a "nano" but I was in the market for a very small tank. Something about how small they are and keeping very small livestock (pom pom crabs, harlequin shrimp, something similar, etc) is appealing to me; plus the challenge of keeping these tanks stable.
I was looking at the fluval spec 3 2.6gal, but I went to my LFS where I had a credit for a moray eel that outgrew my tank a while back, and got out of there with a CAD lights mini 4g. I picked up a small heater and some carbon mat filters for the time being, but i wanted to ask for some advice as far as other equipment that would be compatible with this tank.
I plan to keep mainly zoas, mushrooms, and other easy softies, as well as small inverts and maybe a single fish. What other equipment should i be considering here? I doubt a skimmer would fit/be necessary.
What I'm thinking so far for upgrades
Any other suggestions? Im wondering if an upgraded pump will provide sufficient flow without needing a powerhead, i really dont want to crowd such a tiny tank. Let me know what you think! Thank you
I was looking at the fluval spec 3 2.6gal, but I went to my LFS where I had a credit for a moray eel that outgrew my tank a while back, and got out of there with a CAD lights mini 4g. I picked up a small heater and some carbon mat filters for the time being, but i wanted to ask for some advice as far as other equipment that would be compatible with this tank.
I plan to keep mainly zoas, mushrooms, and other easy softies, as well as small inverts and maybe a single fish. What other equipment should i be considering here? I doubt a skimmer would fit/be necessary.
What I'm thinking so far for upgrades
- Reef Octopus OCT-MFB 2.5in Media Reactor (necessary?)
- NanoBox Mini Tide LED light
- Upgrade the return pump? (suggestions on models?)
- AutoAqua Smart ATO Micro
Any other suggestions? Im wondering if an upgraded pump will provide sufficient flow without needing a powerhead, i really dont want to crowd such a tiny tank. Let me know what you think! Thank you
