Morcs Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 What size nano could i get away with for a singular cleaner or fire shrimp? FOWLR. Otherwise will consider a 10G with 2 clowns and a shrimp. Been a while since done marine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirio Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Whatever size that lets you get away with stable water parameters really, including temperature. I don't think there's any set rule, people just have there preferences when it comes to minimum size. But yeah, whatever you can get stable params with bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinefish4life Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 fire shrimp dont move around as much as cleaners, so it doesn't have to be that big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 fire shrimp dont move around as much as cleaners, so it doesn't have to be that big so what are we talking here, 5g, 10g? 10gal is reasonable size, could have a fire goby or a clown in there too. 5g on the other hand i could probably manage quite well without live rock, just a small hang on filter with purigen, a small powerhead, and water changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinefish4life Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 aqua one ar 380, is a 34 litre tank, which reptilez have, could have a fire shrimp and a few other smaller fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 i find this size good for shrimps or prawns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinefish4life Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 i find this size good for shrimps or prawns :rotf: yum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fay Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 What size nano could i get away with for a singular cleaner or fire shrimp? FOWLR. Otherwise will consider a 10G with 2 clowns and a shrimp. Been a while since done marine... Are you going to have any corals or just the shrimp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Are you going to have any corals or just the shrimp? Just a shrimp. Singular. I just sold an Aquaone 340, Too big for what im wanting to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redracer77 Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 There are a few fluval edge set up as nano marine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Aquanet put out a desk top nano skimz iBOX Nano Tank IB8 is small enough to fit almost everywhere including your desk at work. Skimz iBOX Nano Tank has been designed to make nano reef keeping easy. The optional protein skimmer (Included!) is able to keep the tank clean and healthy with little maintenance. The supplied skimmer does require an external air pump (seperate purchase, as it is not provided with the unit) •Easy to set-up and maintain •Low voltage, high intensity 21 LED light with moonlight •Integrated filtration system •European circulation pump •Dimensions: W180 x D225 x H245mm ~7w x 9D x 9.5H = 3 gallons The Skimz iBOX Nano Tank comes complete with filtration system and high intensity 21 LED light. This nano tank is small enough to fit almost everywhere including your desk at work. Skimz iBOX Nano Tank has been designed to make nano reef keeping easy. The optional protein skimmer is able to keep the tank clean and healthy with little maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 There are a few fluval edge set up as nano marine Wont ever touch another edge. PITA. Aquanet put out a desk top nano skimz iBOX Nano Tank IB8 is small enough to fit almost everywhere including your desk at work. Skimz iBOX Nano Tank has been designed to make nano reef keeping easy. The optional protein skimmer (Included!) is able to keep the tank clean and healthy with little maintenance. The supplied skimmer does require an external air pump (seperate purchase, as it is not provided with the unit) •Easy to set-up and maintain •Low voltage, high intensity 21 LED light with moonlight •Integrated filtration system •European circulation pump •Dimensions: W180 x D225 x H245mm ~7w x 9D x 9.5H = 3 gallons The Skimz iBOX Nano Tank comes complete with filtration system and high intensity 21 LED light. This nano tank is small enough to fit almost everywhere including your desk at work. Skimz iBOX Nano Tank has been designed to make nano reef keeping easy. The optional protein skimmer is able to keep the tank clean and healthy with little maintenance. Now thats more like it!, where can i get one? aquanet dont have them on their site, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Wont ever touch another edge. PITA. Now thats more like it!, where can i get one? aquanet dont have them on their site, Do you have his contact details if not I will ask him for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Do you have his contact details if not I will ask him for you who is it? mr Reef? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Yes or you can contact him through Aquanet he should be able to tell you who stocks them or order one through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Do you have his contact details if not I will ask him for you This info was borrowed form here http://www.reefreflections.co.nz/aquanet/765-skimz.htm for more info have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketman Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 [/plug] :sml1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 [/plug] :sml1: Just following suit :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketman Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 :rotf: :digH: Back to Helping Morcs, It all about stability, the more water you have, the more stable your tank going to be. In lieu of volume, you're going to have to put a heap more time and effort into it in terms of W/C's (like, daily) especially 'till your tank ages out properly. Also temperature fluctuations are going to be bigger. Not to put you off, but ideally, if you want a nice nano that is not going to take all your time and effort, get a nano size display and have a sump on it to increase over all volume. All your gear is neatly hidden away, You don't have to over-stress W/C's etc, and you'll have a better environment for your shrimp... Just my opinion, but I do not like the "All in one" type tanks, not least since they tend to charge like a wounded bull for consumables and replacement parts. Also tends to work out cheaper doing it in components, and not a big initial out-lay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 :rotf: :digH: Back to Helping Morcs, It all about stability, the more water you have, the more stable your tank going to be. In lieu of volume, you're going to have to put a heap more time and effort into it in terms of W/C's (like, daily) especially 'till your tank ages out properly. Also temperature fluctuations are going to be bigger. Not to put you off, but ideally, if you want a nice nano that is not going to take all your time and effort, get a nano size display and have a sump on it to increase over all volume. All your gear is neatly hidden away, You don't have to over-stress W/C's etc, and you'll have a better environment for your shrimp... Just my opinion, but I do not like the "All in one" type tanks, not least since they tend to charge like a wounded bull for consumables and replacement parts. Also tends to work out cheaper doing it in components, and not a big initial out-lay. Yep well put :thup: Novelty tanks can end up just that novelty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-town... Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 its alright, knowing morcs he would only have it for two months then sell it hahahaha! :slfg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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