First tank

InvertsOnly
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First tank Oct 23, 2012 22:05:39 GMT -5

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Post by InvertsOnly on Oct 23, 2012 22:05:39 GMT -5

Hey all, I just set up my first tank! It's a 3 gallon all acrylic Deco kit. Cheap and too the point but it works! It's got an 18w compact florescent and rapid power filter that'll do 80gph.

I'm currently looking for suggestions, comments or tips that you're all willing to share on fish, corals, tank keeping etc. Christian's been my wing man (aka he's directed my every move) with this tank, and I'm mad thankful for that, but any suggestions are welcomed!

ryansweatt2004 Global Moderator Located in West Gardiner Maine Posts: 4,094	First tank Oct 23, 2012 23:40:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ryansweatt2004 on Oct 23, 2012 23:40:54 GMT -5 A small goby and pistol shrimp would be sweet in that size tank. You may be able to get away with a pair of clowns for quite some time if you get them small enough. Some easy soft corals would probably do fine in there as well.
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okibug New Member Posts: 5	First tank Oct 24, 2012 12:24:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by okibug on Oct 24, 2012 12:24:37 GMT -5 After your tank has cycled, if you are interested we have baby ocellaris and clarks for 10.00.

seamonkey84
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First tank Oct 25, 2012 9:30:25 GMT -5

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Post by seamonkey84 on Oct 25, 2012 9:30:25 GMT -5

I like the pistol and gobie idea as well, or a clown, cleaner, or trima goby would be a good choice. Check out
www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=74703 for other choices. Also, if you want corals, I would suggest some leds like a par30 bulb such as BoostLEDs 4 color bulb. With the light you have now, you'd be able to keep zoas and mushrooms but the color and growth won't be great, plus the bulb should be changed every 6 months.

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Lance Senior Member Bangor, ME Posts: 849	First tank Oct 25, 2012 16:39:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Lance on Oct 25, 2012 16:39:42 GMT -5 A Jawfish is another great option for a nano
	75 Display + 65 Frag + 33 Frag + 24 Frag Equipment: Radion LEDs, Vortech Pumps, AquaMaxx Skimmer, BRS Carbon + GFO Reactor + Bio Pellets Livestock: Mostly SPS + some LPS, Mushrooms, Zoas/Palys, & Clams First Reef Tank: 1989

Post by InvertsOnly on Oct 23, 2012 22:05:39 GMT -5

Post by ryansweatt2004 on Oct 23, 2012 23:40:54 GMT -5

Post by okibug on Oct 24, 2012 12:24:37 GMT -5

Post by seamonkey84 on Oct 25, 2012 9:30:25 GMT -5

Post by Lance on Oct 25, 2012 16:39:42 GMT -5