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  • What to get for a begginer tank?

    I want try salt water for the first time ever but on a smaller scale so I don't risk losing tons of muny if something happens. I'll probably start off with a 10g.
    SO what do pros suggest?
    Will trade Fish Stuff for Camera Lens and Anime Figures.








  • #2
    Nano are always cool.

    Just start with soft corals. Most are easy to keep.
    I ate my fish that died.

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    • #3
      I have to say bigger tank will be easier.

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      • #4
        I agree with Thai. Start with softies and especially with a small tank like that because they are much more forgiving of poorer water quality.
        Resident fish bum
        330G FOWLR
        34G Reef
        330G Discus biotopish (no longer running)
        28G JBJ Reef (no longer running)
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        • #5
          Go big, much much easier than keeping up with small water volume. If you do go small, stick with softies.
          My fish has no eye, he is called "fsh"

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          • #6
            For substrate, what do I use?
            Honestly, I really don't want to risk a lot of money on a group I'm really unfamiliar with.
            Will trade Fish Stuff for Camera Lens and Anime Figures.







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            • #7
              What to get for a begginer tank?

              I have 30 lbs of caribsea sea floor special grade ill sell for 15 bucks. They cost 30 new.

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              • #8
                I plan on setting all this up in January after I visit asia.
                Will trade Fish Stuff for Camera Lens and Anime Figures.







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                • #9
                  you can get by with softies in a small tank for sure. Smaller tanks are definitely harder to keep though, so please don't get discouraged because, chances are, things will go downhill. Get a good skimmer and dont skimp on the water changes.

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                  • #10
                    I've done both and think they both have their pros and cons as a newbie or a season hobbyist.

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                    • #11
                      Can you guys give me an example of softies?
                      Will trade Fish Stuff for Camera Lens and Anime Figures.







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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by AhKwaB View Post
                        I've done both and think they both have their pros and cons as a newbie or a season hobbyist.
                        So true! Most people have never even had a nano to say whethers its hard or not.

                        I rather say a nano is different, not harder.

                        Why nano are better? Water change with a cup, son.
                        I ate my fish that died.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Jozle View Post
                          Can you guys give me an example of softies?
                          Go forth and google "Zoa corals."
                          I ate my fish that died.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Jozle View Post
                            Can you guys give me an example of softies?
                            Zoanthids, leathers, nepthea, mushroom, ricordea, xenia, anthelia, sinularia, Green star polyps just to name a few. Google these in images and you can see what I am talking about. You can make a really cool display with these corals and they are more forgiving than LPS (Large Polyp Stony) or SPS (Small Polyp Stony) corals.
                            My fish has no eye, he is called "fsh"

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                            • #15
                              Reef tanks can be done on a budget, but sooner or later you gotta realize that it's gonna cost some money. Refractometer, RODI, salt, powerheads, lights, skimmer, and lastly livestock. Sure smaller tank means less livestock and less salt, but eventually it's gonna cost a good chunk of change to start up. I'm on a tighter budget than most reef tank keepers so I get the money saving sentiment.

                              The good news is, if you just do everything right, you shouldn't have anything to worry about! Just research plenty and don't rush anything. Read and re read write ups online about reef tank start ups. The more information the better.

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