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05-17-2009, 08:37 AM
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squid
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Albuquerque, NM
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New setup help
Hello all, I have been reading about setting up a nano reef tank for my 5 year old's birthday that coming up in July. I have a friend at work that has turned me on to the idea of getting him a reef tank. I want to get setup a tank from 8-14 gal, but I think most likely 10gal. I want to put two clownfish, one regal blue tang (I know it's Nemo, but he has always loved that movie), one shimp (not sure which one yet), a crab and some snails, live rock and sand and going to pick up some frags of coral as well. Question for you guys is, I need a shopping list.
I want the aquarium - glass 10-12 gal, but need to know, what kind and brand of the following;
Heater
Filter
Lighting
Skimmer
Anything else that I need?
Thanks guys for your  !
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05-17-2009, 09:38 AM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
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1st of all! NO TANG! needs to be in a tank 125 or bigger.
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05-17-2009, 09:57 AM
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The Bitter Mod
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You could keep the 2 clowns,shrimp, and some soft corals(possibly LPS) in a Biocube14 or similar all in one tank, but please no tangs. Personally a skimmer isn't needed on a nano, just proper husbandry. Low bioload and weekly water changes.
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05-17-2009, 02:17 PM
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Keeper of the Kracken
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Martin, SC
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 Welcome to TRT!!!
Depending on your level of experience and how much shopping you want to do for equipment, your best bet may be to get one of the all-in-one nano systems. You could set up a 10 gallon tank for less, but would have to buy all of the individual components for it. |
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05-17-2009, 02:42 PM
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squid
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Albuquerque, NM
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Originally Posted by Loverotties
1st of all! NO TANG! needs to be in a tank 125 or bigger.
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Ok, good to know. What is another fish that could co-habitate with the clowns?
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05-17-2009, 02:44 PM
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squid
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Albuquerque, NM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aquawolf
Welcome to TRT!!!
Depending on your level of experience and how much shopping you want to do for equipment, your best bet may be to get one of the all-in-one nano systems. You could set up a 10 gallon tank for less, but would have to buy all of the individual components for it. |
That is what I am thinking. I could buy one of those all-in-ones, but I think I can put all the components together for much cheaper, with a little for flexiblity. What is your recommendations for a individual components system?
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05-17-2009, 06:32 PM
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squid
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Albuquerque, NM
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Well, I went down to my LFS and was suggested to get the Biocube 14gal. We priced each item individually and came to about the same price, well except the store wanted $250 for the Biocube 14gal, but went online and seen it for $179 plus shipping. So, I'm leaning towards the 14gal Biocube, what do you guys think? Is that a good deal for $179? Was also suggested fish, six line wrasse, purple firefish and green clown goby. I want to put twp clown fish and one of the three mentioned. What is your guys opinions of the three?
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05-18-2009, 06:55 PM
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squid
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Albuquerque, NM
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I read about replacing the bioballs with live rock, how much LR do I need to replace in the bioballs chamber?
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05-18-2009, 08:33 PM
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Keeper of the Kracken
Join Date: Dec 2007
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It seems to be the cheapest price going right now from what I can tell as well. Another good thing about it is the fact it has a top, so hopefully that will keep your son from putting things in the tank that don't belong there as well.
I would go with the clowns and the clown goby. Sixlines are considered a 50/50 fish where some are peaceful and get along well with other fish, while others will be the terror of the tank.
I also think adding live rock rubble to the back chamber would be another place for detritus to settle and rot. I would just leave the back chamber where the bioballs were empty if you can. Hopefully someone with one of these tanks will chime in with their experience as well.
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05-20-2009, 10:03 PM
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Mommy Mod
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeffrich21
Well, I went down to my LFS and was suggested to get the Biocube 14gal. We priced each item individually and came to about the same price, well except the store wanted $250 for the Biocube 14gal, but went online and seen it for $179 plus shipping. So, I'm leaning towards the 14gal Biocube, what do you guys think? Is that a good deal for $179? Was also suggested fish, six line wrasse, purple firefish and green clown goby. I want to put twp clown fish and one of the three mentioned. What is your guys opinions of the three?
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Originally Posted by Jeffrich21
I read about replacing the bioballs with live rock, how much LR do I need to replace in the bioballs chamber?
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Hi and welcome!
I think that sounds like a good price for that tank - however the idea of putting 3 fish in a 14 gallon tank seems like a stretch to me. It took me a long time to get use to the idea that you couldn't stock a saltwater tank like you can freshwater 
I think Aquawolf had a good suggestion if you are set on 3 fish, but 2 clowns in a 14 with anything other than a clown goby is going to be a big bioload for such a small tank.
As for replacing bioballs with live rock....
If you mean that as using live rock as filtration then yes you want to take the bioballs out before you even set it up and just leave that compartment empty - your live rock in the main tank will be your filtration.
If you mean taking out the bioballs and putting live rock in that compartment - I'd skip that for the reasons aquawolf mentioned.
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