the nano cube!

[reefnoob019]

Ok so I have been trying to get into this hobby for years but haven't bc of money and bc I'm in college, well I cant take it anymore Haha I need to get into this and start a
10 gallon nano! Any ideas on how to go about doing this? Also I live in ga but go to college in north Carolina would it be possible to bring my fish home with me for the holidays? Thanks ahead of time for looking!

 

[sleepyreef]

Good luck, college is hard enough as it is without worrying about a nano reef. And nano doesn't necessary equate to cheaper. I don't want to be a buzz kill, just bringing up harsh realities to think about before you dive in.

 

[frantz]

best bet is invert only, alot less bioload to worry about and if you stick with coral that can get all their food from light you won't be adding dirt to the tank. I really enjoy watching my coral as much as watching the fish. If you really want fish its doable, just have more to worry about with keeping things clean. Travel is hard though. Maybe a pico tank instead with just some shrooms? I've seen some neat tiny set ups that will get your feet wet and water changes/evaporation top off is the only real concern and you can move the whole tank pretty easily.

 

[crew]

The smaller you go, the harder it is.

 

[umbrellacorp]

if this is your first ever tank i would definitely not suggest a nano. You should at least start with a 30 gallon until you get the hang of it. If you do the nano anyways good luck. Well all be here to help with any problems you have.

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[john26]

Crew;688290 wrote: The smaller you go, the harder it is.

I'm sorry but I have to disagree with this statement.

Back in the day this may have been true but things have changed big time, and smaller is actually quite easy to do.

 

[reefnoob019]

Yeah I was thinking about that it wouldnt be anything much just a clown and a goby plus some live rock and some corals I wanna read some books first so Ill prob end up getting a bigger tank when I get back home! Anyways if you have any additional info it would be great to have

 

[jcampbell]

Crew;688290 wrote: The smaller you go, the harder it is.

I totally agree!! My first tank was a 26 bowfront. I now have a 75 gallon and I worry so much less with the 75! Not only cant you have better equipment in a larger tank, but the water parameters are so much more stable. My 26 was the worst size to go with! Go big, 40 gallon +!:thumbs:

 

[umbrellacorp]

JCampbell;688627 wrote: I totally agree!! My first tank was a 26 bowfront. I now have a 75 gallon and I worry so much less with the 75! Not only cant you have better equipment in a larger tank, but the water parameters are so much more stable. My 26 was the worst size to go with! Go big, 40 gallon +!:thumbs:

agreed. my previous 24 gallon was a PITA to keep the PH in range due to top off . even going up to a 36 gallon has made a huge difference.

 

[frantz]

if you have any additional info it would be great to have

Look around this forum. Lots of good stickies and many of the questions asked by other members will help you out as well. Until you know more about your setup ideas or ask specific questions its hard to give input other than more volume is easier and thank goodness you werent trying a 10g nano 20 years ago!