mcrudd Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Hi all, I was wondering what the smallest size tank I can use to start a marine tank, I want to give it a try, I have a small little 20 litre, is that to small, its a little blueplanet tank. Any advice would be appreciated :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_sphinx Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 I've just decided to try this too. I have a small 30ltr tank that I wnt to try out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 i would advise to go bigger especially with summer coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativelover Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 what size would be good for two clowns? :thup: :dunno: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Generally 200L is considered the minimum starting size. Much smaller and they become less stable. You don't want to kill $200 fish that often because your tank is too small to be stable without a lot of maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Generally 200L is considered the minimum starting size. Much smaller and they become less stable. You don't want to kill $200 fish that often because your tank is too small to be stable without a lot of maintenance. +1 plus it will get too hot in summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_sphinx Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 What can go in a small tank other than fish that will handle it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 soft corals maybe a shrimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 there is a lot that goes on in keeping a marine tank stable the bigger the better there are some nice nano tanks out there but if you aren't a competent DIYer then you need deep pockets and long arms to reach the bottom of said "pockets" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted December 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 Oh my, guess I will stick to Tropical then, I won't be able to get another tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 you could use a large sump or barrel for extra water volume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirt Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 you could use a large sump or barrel for extra water volume? :slfg: 20L tank with a 180L barrel sitting next to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxxnz Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 there is a lot that goes on in keeping a marine tank stable the bigger the better there are some nice nano tanks out there but if you aren't a competent DIYer then you need deep pockets and long arms to reach the bottom of said "pockets" when i get into my marine..my biggest concern of expense is water changing.. I wld use a couple drum of aqu salt when doing water change for my 1400lt.. Instead of "how to say this?' "jacking sea water from beach"..what other cheaper alternative? :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 ..what other cheaper alternative? "jacking sea water from beach" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 what is cheaper than free sea water? nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 I live right by the sea, it takes me less then two minutes to walk there, but my problem is the tank size and the summer heat :facepalm: edited to add a little of topic, but look at these cuties I saw the other day, sorry pic is not so good, took it with my phone. If I had a marine tank, i would not have a problem filling it with cleaners, if these guys clean, not to sure. But after taking the pic I managed to catch one and inspect it from closer, so they are easy to catch, and too cute close up !drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 imo scrap 20l and get a bigger tank, it would cost you lees in the long run, and a lot easier to keep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 imo scrap 20l and get a bigger tank, it would cost you lees in the long run, and a lot easier to keep I wish I could, but we have a teeny house and space is a problem. I might consider doing it one day if the kids leave the house or if I win lotto and build a nice big fishroom. :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 it may cost you more trying to keep your tank stable, than a bigger tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted December 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 it may cost you more trying to keep your tank stable, than a bigger tank Yip I realised that when I read everyone's advice then told them I would stick to tropical Oh my, guess I will stick to Tropical then, I won't be able to get another tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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