Natural Reef Tank Systems
Nano Reef Advice… Got some?
I want to try to do it all natural filtering thru the live sand and live rock. I’ve read about it and it sounded ideal! I’ve never done saltwater so you can slap me if this sounds horrible.
I’ve got a 18 Gallon Bowfront tank so its about the size of a 10 gallon with 8 more from from being taller as well.
My questions are…
1) How many pounds of Live Sand and Live Rock would be essential/recommended for an all natural filtering system in a tank size this big?
2) Will I be able to add interesting ’softies’ and/or other interesting live plants/coral to this?
3) How many fish and/or other types of livestock can live comfortably in it? Suggestions for cool looking ones? I like the Fire Golbi(sp?).
4) Do you recommend any salt brand for the saltwater?
I’m pretty reluctant anyways because of the cost but I thought I’d get several opinions and maybe some answers to above questions. Thanks for the input though! I’m pretty sure others will agree with you.
I am not too experienced at Saltwater, but here is my opinion.
1. Since you are filtering with the live rock/live sand, I would reccomend about 20 pounds (1 pound per gallon, and extra just in case)
2. Here are some nano corals you can use http://home1.gte.net/rhe1/nanoreef/livestock.htm along with some fish, and since your tank is 18 gallons instead of 2.5 or a mini nano you could just get more mini corals, and make a really neat scape.
3. I think just shrimp would be awesome. I know it sounds kind of bland, but if you get like 10 shrimp, they will be amazing to watch. I had a planted nano I did this to, and it was amazing.
4. I don’t really have a preferance, but others might.
I reccomend a book called Saltwater Tanks for Dummies. I bought it, and it really helped.
EDIT: Yeah, it will be harder than a regular salt water tank, but not impossible. I set up a 20 gallon long, and it did fine, but also I had done a TON of research.
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