7Gal Nano

Mobious · 05-10-2001, 05:55 AM

In about 2 weeks, I am planning on setting up a 3 or 7 gal nano reef. Like this one..
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...tem=1236666028

I was wondering who has something similar and your experiences with the up keep.. Rather how hard is it..

thanks

TommyBoy · 05-10-2001, 12:41 PM

I also am interested in setting up a nano like this.Anyone out their no off these tanks quality? I see they have complete filtration sysytems and wondering if those little skimmers are any good. I would be looking at the 16 cube...

chromis · 05-10-2001, 01:23 PM

best filter for those lil sevens is alot of live rock and a prizm skimmer.

thezookeeper · 05-10-2001, 01:41 PM

Hi Mobious: I have been running a 10 gallon system since October 2000. You asked how hard it is to keep them. I will tell you that it is MUCH easier to keep a larger system than a smaller system. While I do not make a habit of patting myself on the back, I believe that I have done a good job of maintaining this system. Keep in mind that weekly water changes are a MUST and that you will have an incredibly small window of opportunity in which to correct a problem within the system should it occur. It is very difficult to maintain one for a long period time unless you give it a lot of attention and stay true to the cause of maintaining it. Smaller, in reefkeeping, is not easier. This is in my experience and all that I can speak of. It is a very rewarding thing to accomplish harmony and balance in a small system. But the maintenance required and the limited amount of time in which to correct water imbalances prompted me to have a bigger system, which is currently cycling. When it is ready, I will use the small tank for quarentine only. I hope this will help you decide what you want to do, or at least shed some light on it. Either way, good luck and happy reefing!!!!

[img]/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img]
Joanne

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That which does not kill us makes us stronger...like lifting those salt buckets.

Mobious · 05-10-2001, 06:03 PM

Eww Joanne you make it sound so hard... [img]/ubb/smile.gif[/img] Thanks though... I want something for my office.. But dont know if I can do more that a weekly water change..
Something I will have to think on..

[This message has been edited by Mobious (edited 05-10-2001).]

king1522 · 05-10-2001, 07:20 PM

$190.00 doesn't seem a bad price for what you're getting. I recently set up a 7gal bowfront and kept track of my costs.
Cost
Tank 64.94
Skimmer 60.00
Light kit 59.50
Powerhead 17.95
Argomax 32.46
Heater 15.00
Live rock 15.00
Damsel 4.69
Total 269.54
I also have the 13gal CPR tank. It's about 6 month old, easy to care for and is absolutely beautiful (IMO)!! [img]/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img]

icemark · 05-10-2001, 09:19 PM

I have been running a 3.5 gal nano in my office since January, and although it is a little soon to say for sure, it appears to be running will no problems.

I have a Eclipse System 3 that I pulled the filter pad out and modified the light to be a 13 watt PC. I would like a little better water flow, so I may add a micro pump to it down the road. I use a small 25 watt heater in it.

I have about a 2 1/ inch sand bed, and maybe 4 lbs of rock, with a few snails, hermits, a single clown, and assorted 'shrooms, xenia, sponges, and a small gorgonian.

Water changes are needed very regularly.

As far as the one you mention on Ebay, I would question if the filtering would be what you want. I have always been skeptical of a air driven skimmer that was less than a 1 foot tall being worth anything, and the wet/dry may cause problems down the road.

------------------
Mark

Play Well

Bamm Bamm · 05-10-2001, 09:24 PM

I had an eclipse6 with an extra rio 90 powerhead 50watt heater 2x13w p.c.'s dsb and 10lbs of live rock..Ran flawlessly just do a 1 gallon water change every few weeks...Biggest problem is heat in the summer..I had like 6vents in the hood..Dan

mastaJ · 05-11-2001, 02:04 PM

I recently set up a 7g bow also, granted i have never kept a bigger tank but, the only real mantienance issue that is a nuisance to me is the evaporation rate. i have to add about 1 cup of water per day. water changes on a small tank are a must on a regular basis. but it isn't that hard, it isn't like you are making up 10-20 gallons of water, i just do 2g weekly. i don't really think a skimmer is totally nessacary on that small of a tank as long as you do water changes but, that doesn't mean you don't need a filter! HTH

-mastaJ
p.s. look at my profile for what i have for equipment.

05-10-2001, 05:55 AM	#1
Mobious Council Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 282	7Gal Nano In about 2 weeks, I am planning on setting up a 3 or 7 gal nano reef. Like this one.. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...tem=1236666028 I was wondering who has something similar and your experiences with the up keep.. Rather how hard is it.. thanks

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05-10-2001, 12:41 PM	#2
TommyBoy Just Moved In Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 37	I also am interested in setting up a nano like this.Anyone out their no off these tanks quality? I see they have complete filtration sysytems and wondering if those little skimmers are any good. I would be looking at the 16 cube...

05-10-2001, 01:23 PM	#3
chromis Mayor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lynchburg, Virginia Posts: 518	best filter for those lil sevens is alot of live rock and a prizm skimmer.

05-10-2001, 01:41 PM	#4
thezookeeper Mayor Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Pittsburgh,PA, USA Posts: 992	Hi Mobious: I have been running a 10 gallon system since October 2000. You asked how hard it is to keep them. I will tell you that it is MUCH easier to keep a larger system than a smaller system. While I do not make a habit of patting myself on the back, I believe that I have done a good job of maintaining this system. Keep in mind that weekly water changes are a MUST and that you will have an incredibly small window of opportunity in which to correct a problem within the system should it occur. It is very difficult to maintain one for a long period time unless you give it a lot of attention and stay true to the cause of maintaining it. Smaller, in reefkeeping, is not easier. This is in my experience and all that I can speak of. It is a very rewarding thing to accomplish harmony and balance in a small system. But the maintenance required and the limited amount of time in which to correct water imbalances prompted me to have a bigger system, which is currently cycling. When it is ready, I will use the small tank for quarentine only. I hope this will help you decide what you want to do, or at least shed some light on it. Either way, good luck and happy reefing!!!! [img]/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img] Joanne ------------------ That which does not kill us makes us stronger...like lifting those salt buckets.

05-10-2001, 06:03 PM	#5
Mobious Council Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 282	Eww Joanne you make it sound so hard... [img]/ubb/smile.gif[/img] Thanks though... I want something for my office.. But dont know if I can do more that a weekly water change.. Something I will have to think on.. [This message has been edited by Mobious (edited 05-10-2001).]

05-10-2001, 07:20 PM	#6
king1522 Just Moved In Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, Texas, USA Posts: 26	$190.00 doesn't seem a bad price for what you're getting. I recently set up a 7gal bowfront and kept track of my costs. Cost Tank 64.94 Skimmer 60.00 Light kit 59.50 Powerhead 17.95 Argomax 32.46 Heater 15.00 Live rock 15.00 Damsel 4.69 Total 269.54 I also have the 13gal CPR tank. It's about 6 month old, easy to care for and is absolutely beautiful (IMO)!! [img]/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img]

05-10-2001, 09:19 PM	#7
icemark Governor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Rohnert Park, CA, USA Posts: 1,102	I have been running a 3.5 gal nano in my office since January, and although it is a little soon to say for sure, it appears to be running will no problems. I have a Eclipse System 3 that I pulled the filter pad out and modified the light to be a 13 watt PC. I would like a little better water flow, so I may add a micro pump to it down the road. I use a small 25 watt heater in it. I have about a 2 1/ inch sand bed, and maybe 4 lbs of rock, with a few snails, hermits, a single clown, and assorted 'shrooms, xenia, sponges, and a small gorgonian. Water changes are needed very regularly. As far as the one you mention on Ebay, I would question if the filtering would be what you want. I have always been skeptical of a air driven skimmer that was less than a 1 foot tall being worth anything, and the wet/dry may cause problems down the road. ------------------ Mark Play Well

05-10-2001, 09:24 PM	#8
Bamm Bamm Governor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Chico, NOR CAL Posts: 2,215	I had an eclipse6 with an extra rio 90 powerhead 50watt heater 2x13w p.c.'s dsb and 10lbs of live rock..Ran flawlessly just do a 1 gallon water change every few weeks...Biggest problem is heat in the summer..I had like 6vents in the hood..Dan

05-11-2001, 02:04 PM	#9
mastaJ Council Join Date: May 2001 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 294	I recently set up a 7g bow also, granted i have never kept a bigger tank but, the only real mantienance issue that is a nuisance to me is the evaporation rate. i have to add about 1 cup of water per day. water changes on a small tank are a must on a regular basis. but it isn't that hard, it isn't like you are making up 10-20 gallons of water, i just do 2g weekly. i don't really think a skimmer is totally nessacary on that small of a tank as long as you do water changes but, that doesn't mean you don't need a filter! HTH -mastaJ p.s. look at my profile for what i have for equipment.

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