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02-22-2004, 12:21 AM
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| Large Fish  Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Calgary AB
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|  www.nano-reef.com read up - stay out of the forums until you've read all the good stuff they have there. Andy
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02-22-2004, 02:44 AM
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| Moderator  Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hayward, CA
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| the best thing to do is go to the library/bookstore and get some good books. I would read Fenner's consciencious marine aquarist, there is also a recent book which i have not read but have heard is very good (cant recall the name, sorry...someone will)...also, remember that a small SW tank is much harder than a small FW...I would personally say you should decide beforehand where you want this tank to go before you get too involved...will this be fish only? fish only with inverts? all out reef? after you decide what you want to do, find out what you need equipment wise...filtration and lighting needs vary greatly as you move through the spectrum of inhabitants...if you can give us some more info on where exactly this tank will be going many people will chime in with suggestions on equipment, etc nano-reef is a great resource, for sure read the articles...personally the folks over there are a bit bristley for my taste but they do have good info if you want to get on the BB. I believe, however, between books and people here you can find all the information you will need on most subjects. The most I do on nano-reef anymore is search the posts for a subject
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02-22-2004, 12:43 PM
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| 4-5 fish in a ten gallon is not feasable, you are looking at 1-2 fish more realistically I would say...if you want a FO (fish only) system I would still reccomend using live rock as your primary means of filtration though a skimmer is probably not necessary i would consider a hob skimmer as well (AquaC remora is good as is the cpr bakpak. Could use a hob or canister filter to supplement the live rock. no lighting is needed, just whatever you want to see your fish. setting up a FO SW system is a lot like setting up a FW system...I personally have never done a FO but i know a few people here have so perhaps they can give you more imput.
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02-22-2004, 12:48 PM
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| Super Fish  Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Michigan
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| Sorry man, 4-5 fish is to many. The maximum you can have in a 10 gallon nano is maybe 2 small fish. Even that will be a large strain on the bio-load. RESEARCH before you do anything. A 10 gallon tank is a little small to start with, but it can work if you plan well. Find a LFS that has a wide variety of products and live stock, and people that are willing to help you plan. Sam Reef _________________ 90 Gallon FOWLR Marine System 20 Gallon Reef 10 Gallon Reef 20 Gallon FReshwater Planted Aquarium
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