xshaina26x Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 It had been a few years since I tried to do a 20 gallon SW tank. I got overwhelmed at the size and tore it down. I had an empty 3.7 gallon that used to house my betta before I upgraded him. So I thought I would make a small reef tank with only easy coral and a CUC. I have a submersible water pump coming on Friday and I already made RODI saltwater to put into it. 2 Quote Link to comment
ajmckay Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Looks like a nice start. A 3.7g with a few corals and some inverts is a great way to get back into things. On a small tank like this I think that topping off daily is one of the most important things. If you're not able to do that I would strongly consider an auto top-off. What's your lighting like? That will play a role in which corals you keep. Quote Link to comment
xshaina26x Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, ajmckay said: Looks like a nice start. A 3.7g with a few corals and some inverts is a great way to get back into things. On a small tank like this I think that topping off daily is one of the most important things. If you're not able to do that I would strongly consider an auto top-off. What's your lighting like? That will play a role in which corals you keep. I was thinking this. 🙂 https://www.amazon.com/Coralife-Marine-Aquarium-Clip-Light/dp/B07DT6YY8D/ref=sr_1_26?crid=V5E87QK5GRAL&dchild=1&keywords=nano+reef+lights+for+coral&qid=1612832911&sprefix=coral+lights+for+na%2Caps%2C180&sr=8-26 Quote Link to comment
xshaina26x Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 Added water to it. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment
JustReading Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Love the start ups of new tanks 1 Quote Link to comment
xshaina26x Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, JustReading said: Love the start ups of new tanks I am excited. I tried to start up a 20 gallon long, but got overwhelmed because of the size. So I thought I would try again, but with something smaller. Quote Link to comment
xshaina26x Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 Removed the back and everything out of the 3.7 gallon. Now I can use the whole tank. Quote Link to comment
xshaina26x Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 Finally done cycling. Put a green star polyp in it, along with 3 red tipped hermit crabs and two snails. Forgot what it is called Quote Link to comment
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