samuel90 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 So I came across a picture of a Nano-Reef tank, was a Dymax IQ3. I loved the idea, but have literally no idea about marine- filtration, fish quantities, live corals etc. I currently have an african cichlid set up of 185 litres with aragonite, and really want to step into a mini reef! What do I need to think about? I would like something like this - White sand, live corals growing and moving, 2 clown fish and a crab! Thought it might look uber cute! Can not wait to wake up and read all of your many responses and recommendations! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 So I came across a picture of a Nano-Reef tank, was a Dymax IQ3. I loved the idea, but have literally no idea about marine- filtration, fish quantities, live corals etc. I currently have an african cichlid set up of 185 litres with aragonite, and really want to step into a mini reef! What do I need to think about? I would like something like this - White sand, live corals growing and moving, 2 clown fish and a crab! Thought it might look uber cute! Can not wait to wake up and read all of your many responses and recommendations! Sam Most first suggestions is, "Whatever you do, DO NOT start with a nano reef." In the region of 200-300 liters is usually the suggested minimum. The Redsea max 250 is a generally good all in one setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuel90 Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Most first suggestions is, "Whatever you do, DO NOT start with a nano reef." In the region of 200-300 liters is usually the suggested minimum. The Redsea max 250 is a generally good all in one setup. Why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Why not? Because, basically, the smaller it is the more difficult to keep stable. The less stable the more you will kill. Nanos can be difficult enough for people with experience. For a newbie...Have fun flushing $200 fish and $100 corals every few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 viewtopic.php?f=5&t=23675 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raeh1 Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 DO IT :happy1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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