O.K. so last X-mas I bought my daughter a 10-gal tank, a substitution for the hamster she requested. It lasted for approx. a month for her to lose interest, unfortunately or fortunately the fish obsession grew with me. In January 09 I purchased a 55 gal freshwater and absolutely love it.
Since than my daughters' fish have been transferred to my 55 gal and is currently empty. I had been debating a puffer or a betta, but than my brother bought a 55 gal saltwater and I found my new obsession. I absolutely refuse to give up my 55 gal freshwater so I have decided to turn the 10 gal into a saltwater nano tank.
Here is where I stand for plans:
Purchased:
20" Satellite 1x40 watt SunPaq with Lunar Light Current USA
1-HYDOR KORALIA 1 PUMP/POWERHEAD
1-Salinity Refractometer
1-used powerhead for salt mix
Plan on stocking with mostly soft corals and some lps
15 lbs live rock (lbs could be adjusted depending on density)
20 lbs sand
cuc-to be determined
Not sure about fish other than I want a purple firefish and a yellow watchman goby...maybe that is enough???
My goal for this tank is mainly the corals and I am willing to research extensively and force myself to have extreme patience.
Your extensive knowledge is what I am in need of.
Lights, powerheads and refractometer come in next week and I will proceed from there...the questions will probably be extensive.
Genesis
Since than my daughters' fish have been transferred to my 55 gal and is currently empty. I had been debating a puffer or a betta, but than my brother bought a 55 gal saltwater and I found my new obsession. I absolutely refuse to give up my 55 gal freshwater so I have decided to turn the 10 gal into a saltwater nano tank.
Here is where I stand for plans:
Purchased:
20" Satellite 1x40 watt SunPaq with Lunar Light Current USA
1-HYDOR KORALIA 1 PUMP/POWERHEAD
1-Salinity Refractometer
1-used powerhead for salt mix
Plan on stocking with mostly soft corals and some lps
15 lbs live rock (lbs could be adjusted depending on density)
20 lbs sand
cuc-to be determined
Not sure about fish other than I want a purple firefish and a yellow watchman goby...maybe that is enough???
My goal for this tank is mainly the corals and I am willing to research extensively and force myself to have extreme patience.
Your extensive knowledge is what I am in need of.
Lights, powerheads and refractometer come in next week and I will proceed from there...the questions will probably be extensive.
Genesis