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skimlessinseattle

I think you should first state what you are thinking about doing assuming this is the case, and get comment on your plan. This will likely make for more productive discussion.

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You need flow and light at the very least. Ideally you will also have either mechanical or chemical filtration.

 

What stock are you planning and how big a tank?

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You definitely need some sort of tank.

 

You need a means to regulate temperature. In most climates that means at least a heater with thermostatic controls. In extremely hot climates or if you wish to maintain cold water specimens this means a chiller.

 

You need a means of water circulation. You could use one or more water pumps, an air pump or a slave with a canoe paddle.

 

You need some sort of substrate to house nitrobacter and nitrosmnonas(think filter). This could be combined with water circulation in the form of a HOB box filter or an undergravel filter, or just rocks and gravel or sand. Bioballs were once popular. Sponges can work. Pick what you will.

 

You need a light source. This could be room light, a window or a dedicated aquarium light.

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Pinner Reef

My tank has 2 pumps, 2 light fixtures, and a heater. That's it.

 

The downside is I only have three fish in 40g

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You need a means of water circulation. You could use one or more water pumps, an air pump or a slave with a canoe paddle.

made my night !

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