erik765 Posted March 2, 2003 Share Posted March 2, 2003 I have had my 20 gal (not really a nano IMO!) for over three years and am fairly successful at it. so I'm not a newbie to reefing just nano-ing!! After seeing this cool web site, I gave in to the intrigue today and bought a 2.5 that I will eventually move to my work. ANYWHO... enough bable... My question is: I got the 2.5 tank and took water from my main to put in it. I also took some sand from my main and some LR from my refugium (that still has some coraline on it). What should I expect to happen w/ my water parameters since it shouldn't have to cycle right? I put a HOB filter w/ a carbon pad in it and another carbon bag because the pad's probably worn out (mostly using it to clean up debree). I am ordering a 2X13w retrofit from AH Supply I might add a third if it'll fit. The bulbs will be the 1/2 actinic 03 - 1/2 10,000k bulbs from Hello Lights . Will all this work? I plan to keep a really small fish, maybe a catalina goby, or a six line. Some zoanthids, may some mushrooms, xenia, small sarcophyton and a hippopus clam. Is there anything else I should do? I don't know much about the techniques of nano-keeping yet, so thanks in advance for your help!!! E Link to comment
Xwhite Posted March 2, 2003 Share Posted March 2, 2003 As with all things nano, only time will tell. Give it a shot and if it works out, send us pictures. Extremely small tanks require alot more attention. Make sure you take that extra time into account. Link to comment
erik765 Posted March 2, 2003 Author Share Posted March 2, 2003 I can already tell this is going to be dang fun!! I need to pick up a heater. Any suggestions for a nice small one that won't fill up my tank? Here is a pic. it's about 12 hours old now! E Link to comment
deacon hemp Posted March 2, 2003 Share Posted March 2, 2003 I'd say your plan is good,although i would scrap the idea of the clam just my opinion.btw did you have a mini cycle or is it done? i just added water,sand,and rock from my main tank to a 3.5 yesterday,i wonder if i get the same results?nice rock too. Link to comment
erik765 Posted March 2, 2003 Author Share Posted March 2, 2003 I don't know, I haven't checked for a cycle yet. I doubt it thought since all the rock, sand, and water was from my established system. Yeah, I'm pretty leary about the clam idea too. My plan w/ that is to wait and see how stable I can keep my water, and if I can keep it good, then add it after a while!! Again, I'm still new to nano-ing and will be learning the ropes as I go. E Link to comment
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