starting a nano tank

[s9534891b]

I am new to to marine hobby,i would like to set up a nano tank as in the picture show here.so is it possible to use this tank as an nano tank?

[PatrickSwane]

I am new to to marine hobby,i would like to set up a nano tank as in the picture show here.so is it possible to use this tank as an nano tank?

Yes it's possible but your tank looks very small. How large is it by the way?

[onizukaa]

wow,looks like a very very small tank.

Yes it can however maybe can only keep 1-2 max small fishes and some corals with water change everyweek. all the best!

[weihsiang]

You probably gotta use a hang on back filter.. or probably a canister filter for filtration.

i also agree that not much things can put inside. Consider gettin a five plan tank 2 X 1 X 1 probably 50 still got change. If i am not wrong this tank only 1.5 feet nia.

[iskay]

You tank is way too small to be a decent marine aquarium. Probably in around 5-6 gallons only. Maximum of 2 small fishes or inverts and diligent weekly water changes.

That tank is perfect for Crystal Red Shrimps.

[s9534891b]

my bigger "future nano tank", but need to clear the fishes inside first.

can keep marine fish anot?

[Terryz_]

I am more worried about the glass thickness... Not sure if it can support saltwater and the LRs... It might warp the tank...

[tunicate]

I am new to to marine hobby,i would like to set up a nano tank as in the picture show here.so is it possible to use this tank as an nano tank?

Welcome.

I think your 1st tank can probably be categorized under pico size. So go browse under "Nano Reefs or Pico Reef ?" forum for ideas.

For your bigger tank, pls. compare with glass thickness chart in below link.

http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/planasystem/ig/Guide-Charts--Tables--Diagrams/Glass-Thickness-Calculator.htm

My cousin used his fresh water tank for marine & got his living room flooded a few days later. It's front glass gave way right in the middle. As expected, no one in the household slept that night.

[DUCADOS]

If can,try not to use five plan tank. Material not 100% glass.

Kinda like plastic material. Imagine u put LR inside,gonna scratch the wall of all side n thinkness is 1 issue also.

[s9534891b]

how to check the ticknessof the tank?

[onizukaa]

you can use ruler measure, put the ruler at the tip of the tank and measure.

[s9534891b]

it is 0.5cm

[s9534891b]

i do not know weather tickness 0.5cm can support the live rocks anot?

[bugattilambo]

5mm actually this entire setup quite risky but if no other options I will give it a try

[Terryz_]

How big is that tank?

[s9534891b]

20-30 gallons

[Terryz_]

20-30 gallons

I mean the dimension my bad..

[s9534891b]

91x46

[s9534891b]

I mean the dimension my bad..

121x37x60. something like that.

[s9534891b]

by the way, can marine fish can be kept without sa protein skimmer and a chiller?

[Terryz_]

121x37x60. something like that.

That is 4ft... It is not really a Nano..

[Terryz_]

by the way, can marine fish can be kept without sa protein skimmer and a chiller?

Protein skimmer is to reduce the amount of DOC in the water or in layman terms wastes..

And for a 4ft tank, I dun think a fan unit will be able to cool down the temp for your tank... so a chiller is preferred...

[s9534891b]

That is 4ft... It is not really a Nano..

sorry,wrong info,the correct one should be 90x45x45.my apologies.

[stevenchia]

by the way, can marine fish can be kept without sa protein skimmer and a chiller?

You can keep corals and fish like mine.. without chiller and skimmmer..

Pte msg me if interested, as i provide service for mod fans and lightings e.g Boyu MT40(32litre)

Enjoy the pic..

[tunicate]

by the way, can marine fish can be kept without sa protein skimmer and a chiller?

Without skimmer, you'll need a more frequent water change regime. Based on the tank dimension you provided, you are looking at about 18 liters(10%) of water per change per week.

You'll need to factor in the long term effort, time & material cost. In this hobby, easy maintenance is as important as having clean water. The choice is yours.

Without chiller, yeah, I think it's quite ok.