3.7 gallon AIO questionsquestions

[Cleo642]

One day I bought a 3.7 AIO tank from petco on impulse. I am thinking that maybe I will set it up as a pico reef when I can. Do you think a pico is difficult for someone new? Which one of these lights would be best for it in your opinions? Would the kessil be too much?

 

[Cleo642]

Idk why it posted the word questions twice in the title.

 

[nemo1017]

It's possible, but itd better to do a larger tank. The smaller the tank size; the harder to keep all the variables under control. The evaporation will probably cause a lot of salinity fluctuation on that size of a tank. Plus, whatever fish you plan to put in that 3.7 will have a significant bio load when compared to a larger tank. ( generally Most people start with a 55 gallon with saltwater). But again if you're willing to work at it, it can be done. Just wouldn't be advised lol.

 

[nemo1017]

Just do your research beforehand and it can be done.

 

[nemo1017]

Oh and I think that aqua max light will work for that pico. Sorry forgot to answer the question lol

 

[Cleo642]

Just do your research beforehand and it can be done.

I have read a few posts with people having issues with salinity fluctuations.

 

[Cleo642]

Would be an interesting challenge for me. I love alone, no other real commitments. I would like to use natural seawater. Make things easier than having to mix.

 

[nemo1017]

Go for it, just go slow with it. Nothing good happens fast in this hobby. You're gonna hear that phrase a lot.

 

[Cleo642]

Go for it, just go slow with it. Nothing good happens fast in this hobby. You're gonna hear that phrase a lot.

Thank you for replying.

 

[LetItReef]

Flow and lighting were my challenges when I recently set up a 3g cube.
I got a Eheim Led.
Kessil might be an overkill.

 

[Xazax]

I've just recently setup this same tank. See my thread here: https://www.reef2reef.com/index.php?threads/243409/

I used a light I found on Amazon that had great reviews. I love it so far and I think everything I've put in is thriving. I don't have any long term experience with it yet though. Best of all it's cheap. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CXTZN2Q/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Cleo642]

I've just recently setup this same tank. See my thread here: https://www.reef2reef.com/index.php?threads/243409/

I used a light I found on Amazon that had great reviews. I love it so far and I think everything I've put in is thriving. I don't have any long term experience with it yet though. Best of all it's cheap. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CXTZN2Q/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You just use the filtration and pump that come with it? No skimmer? They probably don't make a skimmer that small.

 

[Xazax]

You just use the filtration and pump that come with it? No skimmer? They probably don't make a skimmer that small.

I removed the filtration and, since it is so small, I just put a bag of carbon, a bag of matrix, and a small bag of purigen in the compartment where the overflow comes in. Then I put a little bit of filter floss on top of that. I put a small heater in the middle compartment. I upgraded the pump with this one (200GPH) and it seems to give the tank all the flow it needs: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003C5RC8I/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Xazax]

You just use the filtration and pump that come with it? No skimmer? They probably don't make a skimmer that small.

I think the only way you could get a skimmer in there would be externally. But the research I did on picos indicated that with weekly water changes you shouldn't need a skimmer.

 

[DustyXB9Reefer]

It's definitely possible. Having a smaller reef tank will be challenging. If you wanted to do FOWLR (Fish Only With Live Rock) that's one thing, adding corals to the mix will make it a little harder but still totally doable. Like it was said before, go slow. Don't try to rush anything. As for the light, I would either use the PAR38 bulb that Xazax posted or that AquaMaxx you posted.