Beginners Discussion

New to Nano Reefing? Post your questions here for more specific help!

New to the hobby? Read this list of resources first!

Welcome to Nano-Reef.com's Beginners Forum!

These resources are a great place to start getting familiar with the nano reef hobby. From the Nano-Reef.com Library:

Is a Nano Reef Right for Me?
Setting Up A Nano Reef
Maintaining a Nano Reef

Great forum discussions for beginners to read:

New people, READ ME! - Common Problems/Pitfalls
Stevie T's How to Change Water Guide
lgreen's Ultimate Guide to Nano Fish
THE ULTIMATE ID THREAD! Before you post WHATS THIS? LOOK HERE!

El Fab's Simple Guide to Pico Tanks, A Comprehensive Tutorial to Keeping A Successful Pico

For inspiration and wisdom from seasoned nano reefers, the Featured Reef Profiles section is the best collection of successful tanks in the community.

And lastly, our site Search!

Nano-Reef.com Beginners Forum Rules

The purpose of the beginners forum is to provide a friendly atmosphere in which new reefers can get their questions answered and learn how to keep a happy, healthy reef. With that in mind, please observe the following:

1. If you're new to reefkeeping, chances are your question has already been asked and answered. Before asking again, we strongly recommend you do a quick search. There's already a wealth of information out there.

2. If, after searching, you can't find an answer or still don't quite understand something, ask away! There are many users more than happy to point a newcomer in the right direction.

3. To the more experienced reef keepers - remember that at one time you had no idea what you were doing either. Be kind, and if you don't have the patience to help with the basics, don't bother with the beginner's forum.

Flaming in the beginner's forum WILL NOT be tolerated!

If your posts are not beginners-forum appropriate, any/all of the following may happen:

- Your post will be edited/deleted.
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- You will lose access to the beginner's forum
- You will be banned from the forums altogether

Thank you to everyone who makes this forum possible, and happy reefkeeping!

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7 Gallon bow front suggestions?

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- seabass
- July 30, 2003
Which clown would u rather?

By Infiniti, July 30, 2003
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- surfy
- July 30, 2003
power head placement

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- ELGORDOINAVW
- July 30, 2003
Newbie needs help...

By Infiniti, July 30, 2003
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- tinyreef
- July 30, 2003
using 2x36w PCs.. what corals to grow?

By Kara, July 29, 2003
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- Vincerama
- July 30, 2003
less than 4 weeks to go

By katydidit, July 29, 2003
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- katydidit
- July 30, 2003
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By Nanu Nanu, July 27, 2003
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- kimura
- July 29, 2003
cycling questions

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- chufa
- July 29, 2003
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By eleer, July 28, 2003
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- Bucket o Chum
- July 29, 2003
Week Old 5.5 lots of brown algee.

By HawaiianNano, July 28, 2003
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- ELGORDOINAVW
- July 29, 2003
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By shadofax69, July 29, 2003
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- reef93
- July 29, 2003
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By CDoskocil9, July 29, 2003
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- July 29, 2003
Questions Before I Start

By killrblue, July 29, 2003
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- Crakeur
- July 29, 2003
Newbie Aquatist Suggestions Appreciated

By AchillesHeel, July 27, 2003
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- triggerhappy8
- July 29, 2003
HOB Necessary?

By Aquatic_Love, July 27, 2003
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- seabass
- July 29, 2003
First corals, what not to buy?

By MrNoahCount, July 24, 2003
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- westkyracer
- July 29, 2003
Should I get a Yellow Tail damsel or a clown?

By cuteios, July 23, 2003
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- peppermint22
- July 29, 2003
Finally got the LR :) Parameters?

By siskiou, July 28, 2003
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- July 29, 2003
My fellow newbies...here is what I learned about additives so far...

By Vincerama, July 23, 2003
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- onthefly
- July 28, 2003
How many snails for a 5G?

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- Mnemic
- July 28, 2003
help - brand new 12 gal eclipse

By texasaggie, July 27, 2003
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- chufa
- July 28, 2003
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- DukeB
- July 28, 2003
Coral Dosing & Feeding Requirements

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- syaeger
- July 28, 2003
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By Robert Sabbia, July 12, 2003
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- July 28, 2003
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By peppermint22, July 28, 2003
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- seabass
- July 28, 2003