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jdruff8 · 12-23-2003, 04:06 PM

hi, i keep fresh water tanks with african cichlids and discus and want to do a salt. i wil use my 10 gallon after i sell the convicts in it. I want a pair of clown fish and either, coral, live rock or an anenome, which i prefer. Wil this fit in a 10 gallon? and how should i set it up? what type of lights should i have? The hood on it is fit for a 29 gallon. Please tell em the supplies i should get. please help thanks.

wingsfan · 12-28-2003, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jdruff8

hi, i keep fresh water tanks with african cichlids and discus and want to do a salt. i wil use my 10 gallon after i sell the convicts in it. I want a pair of clown fish and either, coral, live rock or an anenome, which i prefer. Wil this fit in a 10 gallon? and how should i set it up? what type of lights should i have? The hood on it is fit for a 29 gallon. Please tell em the supplies i should get. please help thanks.

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afishybusiness · 12-28-2003, 04:12 PM

What you are looking to do is set up a nano reef. When investigating, look for this term. Basicly, all it means is that you are setting up a tank on a smaller scale. These aquariums have quite a following. The nano guys are often quite innovative as there isn't a whole lot made for small reef tanks (reef=live rock, live coral, anemones etc.). Good luck!

**Poseidon** · 12-28-2003, 05:03 PM

Read this thread...

http://www.reefland.com/forum/showth...6007#post76007

it'll at least get you started then for lighting do a search for "Nano Light" ahd I'm sure you will get what you want...

***Reefland*** · 12-28-2003, 06:10 PM

Nano-reefs are exciting, challenging and just as beautiful as larger tanks. The thing is more attention is required to maintain water quality. Obviously, a 10 gallong tank cannot evaporate as much water as a 75 gallon tank with only a minor change in salinity and this works the same for all water conditions.

As far as animals, the anemone is not going to be a good choice for such a small tank; small fish and corals will be just fine.

Regards and Welcome!
Scott Z.

12-23-2003, 04:06 PM	#1
jdruff8 New in Town Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ney york Posts: 2	new aquarium hi, i keep fresh water tanks with african cichlids and discus and want to do a salt. i wil use my 10 gallon after i sell the convicts in it. I want a pair of clown fish and either, coral, live rock or an anenome, which i prefer. Wil this fit in a 10 gallon? and how should i set it up? what type of lights should i have? The hood on it is fit for a 29 gallon. Please tell em the supplies i should get. please help thanks.

12-28-2003, 04:12 PM	#3
afishybusiness Citizen Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Louisville, KY USA Posts: 215	What you are looking to do is set up a nano reef. When investigating, look for this term. Basicly, all it means is that you are setting up a tank on a smaller scale. These aquariums have quite a following. The nano guys are often quite innovative as there isn't a whole lot made for small reef tanks (reef=live rock, live coral, anemones etc.). Good luck! __________________ Heck is where people go that don't believe in Gosh.

12-28-2003, 05:03 PM	#4
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,166	Read this thread... http://www.reefland.com/forum/showth...6007#post76007 it'll at least get you started then for lighting do a search for "Nano Light" ahd I'm sure you will get what you want... __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

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12-28-2003, 06:10 PM	#5
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 12,999	Nano-reefs are exciting, challenging and just as beautiful as larger tanks. The thing is more attention is required to maintain water quality. Obviously, a 10 gallong tank cannot evaporate as much water as a 75 gallon tank with only a minor change in salinity and this works the same for all water conditions. As far as animals, the anemone is not going to be a good choice for such a small tank; small fish and corals will be just fine. Regards and Welcome! Scott Z.

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