The Nano Reef: a Step by Step Guide - Page 2 - MyFishTank.Net Freshwater Saltwater Aquarium Fish Forum

OCCFan023 · 02-11-2006, 01:22 PM

wish I had something like this when setting mine up, great job Josh.

And let me add DAMNNNNN< that is one LONG POST, lol

lordroad · 02-17-2006, 02:31 PM

I apologize to everyone for not finishing. Unfortunately, the very morning after I had assembled the article, my computer failed, and I am only back online today. I have a lot of work to do to get my system back up to snuff but I plan to have the article finished by Sunday, hopefully.

Zman16 · 03-17-2006, 10:02 AM

Nice sticky! It really helped me out!

shwnicus · 03-23-2006, 10:53 AM

Thanks, lordroad! Great thread, I've pointed many people to this, even those with larger systems. You cover everything very very well. thanks again

SALTY WATERS · 03-23-2006, 11:32 AM

Very nice work lordroad

You must of put alot of time into this artical; Two thumbs up!!

ram man · 03-23-2006, 03:44 PM

Great job! when i first started this hobby i was told that it is near impossible to set up a nano, but your article tells all the things some one needs to know about keeeping nano reefs.

Gina · 04-08-2006, 09:17 PM

Thank you for this wonderful article. I've read and re-read it twice because I don't want to make any mistakes. I used the boxed saltwater, live rock and live sand. Probably overkill but I lost a 55 gallon tank and lots of fish years ago and I want to be sure to do everything right. Do you have any recommendations on a good brand of salt as the boxed saltwater is expensive, not to mention too heavy for me to lift.

This is a great forum and I'm learning so much. Saltwater has really changed in the past 15 years.

lordroad · 04-10-2006, 07:31 AM

Thanks Gina and everyone else for the nice words. Also I'm always revising the article... the more experience we all have the better, so if you have any suggestions, post them and I'll revise the main piece.

I use instant ocean. It's affordable and very reliable. In my reef club everyone uses IO, except for two people who use reef crystals, and one of them has done an experiment and really hasn't seen much of a difference.

So I recommend Instant Ocean

shwnicus · 04-10-2006, 07:38 AM

i agree with lordroad, go with Instant Ocean if you can. I've been using Oceanic brand lately and its been okay. my main thumbs up to Instant Ocean is I've never seen the slightest difference between cans. Can't say that about Reef Crystals.

Joshua76 · 04-22-2006, 10:59 PM

I have an existing 50 gallon reef tank, and have just started my ten gal Nano. I have to say its just as much fun creating the Nano as it was the 50

. I think the Nano will be very rewarding in that the aquascaping is so in your face that the things one might miss in a larger tank are up close and personal. I cant wait to finnish this project so I can start my 3 gal Pico.

03-17-2006, 10:02 AM	#13 (permalink)
Zman16 Large Fish Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pennsylvannia Posts: 865	Nice sticky! It really helped me out! __________________ *29 Gallon Freshwater* Well Planted 1 swordtail, 1 female betta, 1 albino bristlenose pleco, 1 skunk botia loach, 1 upside down catfish, 1 paradise fish, 5 neon tetras *10 Gallon Saltwater* Fiji Live Rock, 1 yellow watchman goby, 1 tiger pistol shrimp, 2 Astrea Snails, and some corals

03-23-2006, 10:53 AM	#14 (permalink)
shwnicus Little Fish Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kirkwood, MO Posts: 100	Thanks, lordroad! Great thread, I've pointed many people to this, even those with larger systems. You cover everything very very well. thanks again __________________ 20 gal - 23 lbs LR, 5 green mushrooms, 2 ocellaris clowns, red mushroom, button polyps, clean up crew

03-23-2006, 11:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
SALTY WATERS Large Fish Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Waterloo, ON Canada Posts: 893	Very nice work lordroad You must of put alot of time into this artical; Two thumbs up!! __________________ "Only bad things happen quickly in a reef aquarium; good things happen slowly" (M. Paletta) SATLY WATERS Project http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/salt...s-project.html

04-10-2006, 07:38 AM	#19 (permalink)
shwnicus Little Fish Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kirkwood, MO Posts: 100	i agree with lordroad, go with Instant Ocean if you can. I've been using Oceanic brand lately and its been okay. my main thumbs up to Instant Ocean is I've never seen the slightest difference between cans. Can't say that about Reef Crystals. __________________ 20 gal - 23 lbs LR, 5 green mushrooms, 2 ocellaris clowns, red mushroom, button polyps, clean up crew

02-17-2006, 02:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
lordroad Large Fish Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 989	I apologize to everyone for not finishing. Unfortunately, the very morning after I had assembled the article, my computer failed, and I am only back online today. I have a lot of work to do to get my system back up to snuff but I plan to have the article finished by Sunday, hopefully.

03-23-2006, 03:44 PM	#16 (permalink)
ram man Super Fish Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,440	Great job! when i first started this hobby i was told that it is near impossible to set up a nano, but your article tells all the things some one needs to know about keeeping nano reefs.

04-08-2006, 09:17 PM	#17 (permalink)
Gina Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 7	Thank you for this wonderful article. I've read and re-read it twice because I don't want to make any mistakes. I used the boxed saltwater, live rock and live sand. Probably overkill but I lost a 55 gallon tank and lots of fish years ago and I want to be sure to do everything right. Do you have any recommendations on a good brand of salt as the boxed saltwater is expensive, not to mention too heavy for me to lift. This is a great forum and I'm learning so much. Saltwater has really changed in the past 15 years.

04-10-2006, 07:31 AM	#18 (permalink)
lordroad Large Fish Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 989	Thanks Gina and everyone else for the nice words. Also I'm always revising the article... the more experience we all have the better, so if you have any suggestions, post them and I'll revise the main piece. I use instant ocean. It's affordable and very reliable. In my reef club everyone uses IO, except for two people who use reef crystals, and one of them has done an experiment and really hasn't seen much of a difference. So I recommend Instant Ocean

04-22-2006, 10:59 PM	#20 (permalink)
Joshua76 Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28	I have an existing 50 gallon reef tank, and have just started my ten gal Nano. I have to say its just as much fun creating the Nano as it was the 50 . I think the Nano will be very rewarding in that the aquascaping is so in your face that the things one might miss in a larger tank are up close and personal. I cant wait to finnish this project so I can start my 3 gal Pico.