A few nano questions

[frantz]

I'm fairly new to the whole marine thing, but i've really enjoyed it so far! I have a 120 and a 25 set up which share a sump and I find myself being pulled to more displays (more tanks means more learning). I want to try a 10g (cause who doesn't have these sitting around). The problem is, I am in the army, and going away for 2-4 weeks at a time isn't too rare. I have a part time roommate who can add water and feed fish, but I know nanos need far more attention. So here is my thought....
I want to set up a stand alone nano that is also plumbed to run into a larger sump at times. Basically I would get the experience of caring for a nano but be able to open valves and run with the rest of the system while i'm away. My concern is, will it be feasible to slowly transition between the two systems so that I won't shock the nano system?
The second question is, i thought about having mojave anemones in the nano. Will they be able to spread when I potentially connect the systems? would a filter sock be enough to prevent their spread?
Thanks for the input!

 

[db366]

I wouldn't risk connecting your main system to a tank that is going to house majano anemones, that is what you are talking about right? I Googled Mojave anemone and that's what came up.

 

[frantz]

Roger, thats the one. I couldn't remember what it was called so I poked around on google.

Edit: Sorry, didn't mean to call you Roger, spent all day working an exercise for the Army and I'm stuck in the lingo (-=

 

[sonofdagon]

I would keep them seperate. I do believe the majanos would spread. It's a real challenge to keep any kind of tank and soldier too without good friends and neighbors. Good luck!

 

[frantz]

I wasn't sure if there was a risk as I wasn't entirely sure of their full procreation capabilities. As stated, the reason to hook up at all was to get the experience and ability of running a nano, but being able to hook up to larger system so it can survive extended times of lower maintenance. If I never had to travel it would be 100% self contained system.

Edit: Ok, no Majano/Mojave (-=

 

[sonofdagon]

It was hard for me to keep freshwater tanks during my Army stint. Never know sometimes where you may wind up going and for how long.

 

[frantz]

Typically very true, I'm an instructor in a non deployable national guard unit though, so I should be stable for awhile other than training. And if I get a real tour again I'll dish out the cash to have someone provide weekly care. At least thats the plan.

 

[sonofdagon]

I hope it works out for you. This can be a demanding hobby at times. Fortunately at this time in my life I do have the time to do it.