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13-06-2013, 12:40 PM | #1 |
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Lumiq nano tank
Hi bros & sis,
I plan to use the smallest Lumqi nano tank to setup a nano marine tank consisting of small fishes, maybe about 3 pieces. Gravel filtration. Any comments, good or bad appreciated. Newbie here TIA. |
13-06-2013, 01:43 PM | #2 |
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The smaller the tank, the harder it is to keep water parameters in control. Undergravel filtration is also not generally used in marine tanks.
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13-06-2013, 01:51 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for your input. Now looking at the OF nano marine tank 16L using back filter. Can I have a bare tank only with no sand or rocks? Keeping nemo probably.
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13-06-2013, 03:24 PM | #4 |
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I've kept a pair of clown fishes in a IQ5...
np at all... |
13-06-2013, 05:22 PM | #5 |
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14-06-2013, 12:06 AM | #6 |
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get the biggest possible tank set. at least the 34L nano.. any smaller is really very cruel for the fishes..
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14-06-2013, 10:32 AM | #7 |
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14-06-2013, 01:44 PM | #8 |
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Not really a good idea to go for a completely bare tank without rocks or sand. In nature, marine fishes hide within the reef or the seabed. Keeping marine fish in a bare tank without sand or rocks is generally not advisable as it adds unnecessary stress to the fish.
You also forgo the benefits of having a sandbed and live rocks(assuming your buying live rocks). These help improve the aesthetics of the tank, provide shelter for the fish as well as perform biological filtration.
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14-06-2013, 02:46 PM | #9 | |
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I just got a Rainbow nano tank, think the smallest one. Don't want a big tank, otherwise no longer call a nano or pico. Whole idea is small and cute to look at, though a challenge in maintaining water parameters. Some newbie questions with marine tanks... compared to fresh water. I know I can get the answers from the web but your experiences is very much valued. 1. Do I still add anti-chlorine as per the fresh water requirements? 2. How do i increase the PH of the water to about 8.1-8.4 (nominal 7.0) ? Add coral chips, or sodium bicarbonate? 3. Can I still use the same BB stuff such as biozyme like in the freshwater? TIA |
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14-06-2013, 03:40 PM | #10 |
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2ft cube is still consider a nano tank in marine. Tried to keep a pico tank with those betta tank(0.5ft) only can keep clown & sexy shrimps the rest always up lorry very suddenly. Stick to IQ5 or OF 34liter tanks to be safe.
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