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[Loverboy19]

Hi I have will soon to be empty 10 g tank.I would like all of you to help me on what should I buy to make saltwater tank.Right now I only have rio nano protein skimmer,10 lbs of live sand(still unopened).I don't know what lights should I buy but I prefer the affordable and efficient.And which is better buy the water on fish store or mix the water my self and how long I should cycle the water b4 putting some corals and some finding nemo clown fish?Thank you very much.

 

[Guest]

Welcome aboard!

The skimmer might/might not work but if you are good with the maintenance on the tank you can get by without it on a 10g.

You will need some live rock to aid in the filtration of the tank as well as some sort of water circulation normally from a powerhead.

With lighting you have to decide if you wanna spend the money now for a light that will support corals or wait till you are ready to buy them. With that in mind I prefer Metal Halides but since you said affordable and efficient then that might not be your choice.

With the water thing....I buy mine from the LFS but I still test it when I get home and on a few occassions I have had to remix for sg. so either way you need to have the testers to make sure it is all good.

Cycling is one of those things that does not have a set time limit.....some tanks cycle faster then others and that will be determined by testing your water through the cycle. Look up Nitrogen cycle and expect to see something similar before being able to add fish.....after the tank establishes itself a little longer then add the corals.

 

[Loverboy19]

Thanks Ek for the answers.I have another question for you guys.which is better?Buy brand new JBJ nano cube 12 gal or just set up my empty 10 gal?I'm thinking to buy brand new nano cube but I'm not sure if its reef ready.Thank you very much

 

[Loverboy19]

This is the nano I was talking about http://www.fishtanksdirect.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1327

 

[Guest]

That looks pretty nice.

Try searching on Nano-reef.com for more info on that tank....I have seen a few guys with that tank over there.

I am using the JBJ NC12g that I modded with just about everything I could find to do to it and love it! Will probably sell it soon though or use it for a frag tank since like every other reefer space becomes a restraint and upgrades are in order.

 

[AquaNerd]

I am using the JBJ NC12g that I modded with just about everything I could find to do to it and love it! Will probably sell it soon though or use it for a frag tank since like every other reefer space becomes a restraint and upgrades are in order.

hey ek, you just need to get a big tank...something over 90 gallons.

 

[Guest]

I have a liking for nano tanks for some reason....this next one is gonna be one helluva nano!

Took a trip to HomeDepot earlier to finish it up some so I will reveal it soon!

 

[Loverboy19]

I got nano cube dx 24 gallon.What protein skimmer should I buy for it?Is Fision good enough?

 

[Guest]

That one is probably the crappiest of crap.

Look into the Sapphire Aquatics skimmer.

 

[Loverboy19]

how bout this kind of skimmer
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...n_Sump_Venturi_Up_to_100_Gallons~vendor~.html

 

[Guest]

Probably one of the best "nano" skimmers you will come across.

 

[itstonyyy]

i got a 10g nano, might be up for sale soon. need to upgrade to a bigger one

 

[Loverboy19]

will that skimmer fit any of the compartment on my nano cube???