My First Marine Tank
#1
Posted 24 May 2012 - 10:43 PM
few pics of the set up,
The back set out.
im wanting to keep 2 sea horses in it and matbe a shrimp or two,
questions, the tank has a built in uv on the return is a uv really needed ?
i have a mate shutting down his tank would i still need to cycle the tank iven if i put a few small pieces of live rock in there?
im really excited about it so any advice is greatly appreciated.
#2
Posted 24 May 2012 - 10:51 PM
#3
Posted 24 May 2012 - 11:06 PM
I would be soooo keen to keep seahorses but I heard they are quite particular about their water quality? I read that water quality in nano's can be quite unstable unless you are very careful. That is the main reason why I haven't done a nano reef (cuz I'm a noob and would likely kill everything)
#4
Posted 25 May 2012 - 07:33 AM
First of all I would get rid of the bio-balls, Noodles and sponge and put only live rock in the middle chamber. Just make sure it has some sort of light be able to get to it.
Sea horses for ur first stint at marine will be very challenging, i'm sure u have researched them though Like said above they are very particular with water quality and to keep them in a nano tank will be a mission.
If it was me doing this I would be making sure I was going to do 20% water changes almost every second day just to be sure the water quality stayed at peak.
U will still need to cycle the tank because it is its own envirment, its like buying live rock from the shop and saying it will be all good, it wont be... Must cycle for minimum 2-3 weeks.
Simple info to help out....
http://www.seahorse....y/library.shtml
Good luck
#5
Posted 25 May 2012 - 02:18 PM
Hehe il try mate
Cheers Anka. It's a sweet little set up $$ let's just say it was a great price
Her Gareth my house has limited room thank god so can't fit any more tanks
I spoke to riggs the other day and he has some crushed coral for the middle bit. There is no light in there so live rock can't go in the filter.
Cheers.
#6
Posted 25 May 2012 - 03:47 PM
#7
Posted 26 May 2012 - 11:35 AM
#8
Posted 26 May 2012 - 07:24 PM
After getting home and putting it in I should have got more
But I have decided to stray away from sea horses untill I am more experienced with this marine kapper. I'm thinking a few puffers would look sweet. Nice and active. And I would really like a heap of differant coloured pollops. How does that sound ? Any thoughts. Cheers.
#9
Posted 26 May 2012 - 07:43 PM
Coral gobies and dragonets are tiny but also more picky when it comes to feeding. Flame hawks cool but pricey.
#10
Posted 26 May 2012 - 10:09 PM
Dragonets are awesome what can be kept with them ??
#11
Posted 27 May 2012 - 07:57 AM
There is a forum for Nano Reef Keepers http://www.nano-reef...orums/index.php?
Good Luck.
#12
Posted 27 May 2012 - 08:11 AM
Guess I just wanna get a happy balance. I know nothing about the fish out there. And google can be a pain.
Cheers for the link Gareth il take a look.
#13
Posted 30 May 2012 - 03:18 PM
#14
Posted 30 May 2012 - 05:40 PM
Not 100% happy with the lay out but not to bad for first crack.
#15
Posted 30 May 2012 - 05:44 PM
Loving that fish - he looks like a hoon! What is it?
Could maybe do with a bit more live rock?
Any more fish or inverts on the way?
#16
Posted 30 May 2012 - 07:56 PM
This isn't going to end well...
#17
Posted 30 May 2012 - 08:18 PM
i have taken advice from very knowledgeable and experienced marine keepers, have also used pre-cured live rock and 50% of the initial water was from a cycled system and i am doing water changes every two day for the first month, i have been told this should be fine but im very open to more advise , hints , tips ect.
cheers .
#18
Posted 30 May 2012 - 08:58 PM
#19
Posted 30 May 2012 - 09:06 PM
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Posted 30 May 2012 - 10:24 PM
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