nano reef tank help

[BCAquaria]

hey guys,

I'm thinking if starting a <5gallon nano tank. Probably with soft corals, live rock and a percula clown.

I've never kept a marine tank before. What do i need to know? Any specific chemicals?

any tips or suggestions are welcomed

Thanksssss

[effox]

I wouldn't start with a nano tank personally.

No others suggestions though if you've got your mind set on it

Cheers,
Chris

[CisBackA]

i started with a nano with only FOWLR experince

[BelieveInBlue]

5g might be a bit small for a clown... In either case, you'll need crushed coral, a good hunk or two of cured live rock, lots of salt, and probably various chemicals to add calcium, etc. Oh and of course RO water; can't do salt water without RO water. Nano reefs are tough to do though. Way too easy to cause a fluctuation. PLus you won't have a UV sterilizer or skimmer on it, and you'll pretty much be relying on the live rock for filtration. I'd say with a 5g, do an invert nano reef (cleaner shrimp, peppermint shrimp, hermit crabs, etc).

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Come on over sometime and I'll set you up with salt and cured live rock. I can also talk to you about reefing and what you need to do to keep a nano healthy & beautiful. The main thing is regular water changes. With a 5g, this is very easy. You'll only have about 3 g of water after everything else is in. Change out 1g every week or two (just keep a bucket with a small heater and powerhead going and you can do the change in minutes).

Minimum fish, minimum feeding helps with nanos.

[PaulCheung]

I am also interested in learning about nano reef tank. Where are you, Seahorse?

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

PM sent PC with my contact info.

[fraggalrock]

Seahorse Fanatic = the God of Saltwater

[BCAquaria]

Thanks for offering help Anthony!

I'll give ya a shout once I figure what size I think I want. Don't even know where I'm gonna put it yet.

Decisions decisions

THanks guys for the input......keep it coming. I know NOTHING about it.

[BCAquaria]

5g might be a bit small for a clown... In either case, you'll need crushed coral, a good hunk or two of cured live rock, lots of salt, and probably various chemicals to add calcium, etc. Oh and of course RO water; can't do salt water without RO water. Nano reefs are tough to do though. Way too easy to cause a fluctuation. PLus you won't have a UV sterilizer or skimmer on it, and you'll pretty much be relying on the live rock for filtration. I'd say with a 5g, do an invert nano reef (cleaner shrimp, peppermint shrimp, hermit crabs, etc).

Oooh I never knew about the RO water. That might put a halt to my Marine Nano.

Could you elaborate on it more pls?

THanks!