Newie nano tank

[sslow]

Hi all,

Started a tank about 3 weeks ago. This is a full view of the tank and stand.

Some Specifications:

Size: 28cm x 28cm x 40cm AGA

Capacity: about 25L

Filter: LR, abt 4" DSB, external canister

Light: 27W 10K PC

Additional powerhead for circulation.

Not sure where to go from here. I know I don't have sufficient light for most corals and I don't run a protient skimmer. I will try to be discipline not to overstock (2 fishes and 2 shrimps max) and to get only corals that don't require much light (mushrooms and zoanthids).

Please feel free to comment. Still learning.

[sslow]

More pics.

BTW, how do I add more that 1 picture per post?

[sslow]

Closer view of the LR. Don't really like them but was not really to spend $16/kg at some LFS for nicer ones. It is not much but I am going to get some corals and hopefully the tank will fill up some.

I spent sometime curing the LR outside the tank and they seem to be rid of worms, mantis shrimp and other nasty stuff I read about.

When I get corals in the future, do I need to quarantine them too? Won't the rocks that the corals are attached have the possibilty of habouring some unwanted creatures?

[tansh]

I think u shd post under nano reefs.Btw u hv a very cute and nice nano tank How u manage the temp on ur tank?best if can manage at 27-29 for mushroom and softies.

[sslow]

Sorry about posting in the wrong thread.

How u manage the temp on ur tank?best if can manage at 27-29 for mushroom and softies.

I have got a Teco Micro in the cabinet. Had this for a while as I was haning a FW tank previously.

[releeps]

Nice and neat tank!

Dont worry about the live rocks...any live rocks will look nice in that tank!

[nicken]

planning to keep wat fish?

drawf lions & frogs

[DeepBlue]

without a proper filter system.... think you will have to change water very frequently and have a lot of LR in that small tank.

[Dispar_Anthias]

Get those hang on back filter... very good for nano tank.....

[sslow]

Just got a 2nd hand HOB Red Sea Protient Skimmer just now. Will set it up tomorrow.

without a proper filter system.... think you will have to change water very frequently and have a lot of LR in that small tank.

DeepBlue,

What do you mean by a proper filter system? Isn't a canister filter sufficient? Plan to change H2O weekly.

planning to keep wat fish?

drawf lions & frogs

Nicken,

Tot about dwaft lion before but tank too small. Not sure about frogs though. Are there saltwater ones? Where to view?

[sunny03]

as in frog fish

you have nice cute tank try to get odd shape rocks