KP Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 The smaller the tank the more unstable it is going to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 yea i know but would it still work or would it "crash"??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 Depends on your definition of "crash" I suppose. A well run nano is just as stable as any sized tank, however it does take a certain amount of skill which may be offputting to a novice. With such a small volume of water it can be difficult to take corrective measures (which usually involves a water change) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PENEJANE Posted May 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Ok I would like to know some prices of this instand salt water mix Down here we have a box of "instant ocean" it makes 60ltrs of salt water for $25. Is this the normal price or is it normaly cheaper than that? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 i got a 25kg makes 750ltrs (Red Sea) for 80$ from the LFS go down and barter with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PENEJANE Posted May 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 HAHAHA if only that was possible. They don't barter AT ALL! thats why I asked what the adverage price was. Apart from the big plastic bags of stuff they only have this in the box which only makes 60ltrs. Would be easier to spend the $25 on petrol and go down to bluff and get water in buckets! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 buy now $13.50 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Pe ... 607082.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stompa Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 hey penejane..... tankgirl on trademe has good prices on salt mix bout 12 bucks for enough to make 60ltrs and it gets cheaper if you buy the bigger bags off her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 that could be a problem tankgirls trademe account has been disabled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stompa Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 name is tankgirl3 sorry :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 ok So ive decided to go with the Smaller tank. This is the list of things im thinking i need to get: Rock-Hopefully buy Live From the shop...??? Sand Powerhead- Guessing i only need one for this size tank Heater-Which i already have Salt Water- Would it be best to start with ASW or NSW??? And the last thing i was thinking was a HOB filter(which i have spare) that i could just put sponge and/or filter wool in...I was thinkin of this just to get rid of floating 'particles' and create Bacteria in it for general water cleanliness... It would also give surface agitation.... What are your thoughts on all this??? Thanks Rogan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 O and Lighting I will get a 10,000K light and a 17,000 Ish Light Will this be alright??? Thanks Rogan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KP Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 IMO I would go with a HOB skimmer instead of the filter if you can afford one, your rock will do the filters job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PENEJANE Posted May 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Hey there Evil For the HOB filter I have read many sites that say they are great for water movement in a small sized tank but also say to not have any media in it. At the most only some carbon (which you will have to replace, I dont' know how often) to help keep water clear and remove colouration in the water and stuff. Your live rock should be enough for the filtration of the tank. Just make sure you have a reasonable amount of rock to provide for good filtration. Hope this helps. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KP Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Sounds good other than that. Here is an old thread about a starters tank. http://www.fnzas.org.nz/fishroom/1-vt12600.html?start=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 but if i only have rock then all the small pieces of 'crap' will just settle on the bottom and go off wont it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 o and i can buy a HOB skimmer for $125 for a budget one or $150 for a good used one.... Im Setting up a few tanks ATM so i think its a bit much for now Maybe in the future i can add one to the tank...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PENEJANE Posted May 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Evil what size tank is this for again? I might be able to get you a cheaper HOB filter or even two filters to do the same job (one at each end of the tank ) Or how many ltrs are you hoping to turn over per hr? I will have a look on the weekend and let you know prices. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 the tank is a 55 Litre. i already have a HOB filter on it (being used for freshwater now) that i can use... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PENEJANE Posted May 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Ok I have told hubby that the little pico tank isn't going to work and I am best to put the money towards the origional idea of the 65ltr tank. Lights are going to cost about $50 (twin T8 holder) HOB filter $38 (500 L/H) 150W Heater $11 Power Head $17 (400 L/H) Then its just rock which I can get from someone around the corner (currently curing) for $12 per/kg and salt mix off trademe for $20 including shipping Soo not to bad so far. Just to get the gear is the problem lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasp Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Do you have acces to the sea? A lot of us just use ordinary seawater in our tanks, collected when conditions are good of course. That would save some $$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasp Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 BTW, on the subject of water, if you do go with salt mix, you should not mix it with ordinary tap water, as this will contain phosphate. The chlorine is not such a problem as this will evaporate if you let the salt mix for 24 hours or so. You should use RO, or deionised water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PENEJANE Posted May 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 What is RO water? Yes I have access to the sea (bluff as far south as you can get ) but the problem with that is it cost 1/4 of a tank of gas (about $20-25 these days) to go there and back for a bucket of water which is why I was thinking the salt mix option and I am not always able to go out there and get water on a regular time frame. I am able to get a hold of a 200ltr plastic drum for about $20-30 but to full it and bring it home is the problem there lol. I am sure I will sort something out. I would much prefer to go with natural sea water because it also provides food for the fishies and other living things. But I am getting there Hopefully next month the tank will be ready for use. Once I get the 6ft sorted lol. :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasp Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 RO = reverse osmosis. It's just a way of getting some of the nasties we don't want out of the tap water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PENEJANE Posted May 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 and how do I do that? Is that something that I add to the water and let it sit for 24 hrs before use so it will remove the nasties from the water? There is a closer place that I could go to but I have yet to test the water (not that I have any current salt water testers apart from pH). Also that powerhead and filter, would it be to much current for a 65ltr tank? Its only 2.5ft long. I don't want the powerhead and filter creating such current that it moves the rocks about lol. Or would I be ok if I just stuck to the HOB 500ltr/hr? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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