3 gallon pico reef.

[Samoyedlover]

My daughter got a 3 gallon desk top aquarium last Christmas. She really wants to do a saltwater tank like me. I have seen pico reefs done this size and smaller. The aquarium came with an led light fixture that I will have to upgrade. The back of the tank has an overflow that I would stick some live rock in there to increase filtration. I would have to do a little water change every other day which is no big deal. I am thinking maybe some mushroom rock or some easy zoanthids. Other than that , any and all advise would be appreciated. There will be no fish in this tank, there isn't the room.


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[Daniel62]

Hi, on pico's the thing you are usually fighting is evap and temp swings. If you are not going to but any fish in the tank, then once a week water changes are plenty. Like you said, mushrooms and zoas are pretty tough, also a snail and a micro hemit will work, also a mini brittle star is good. What will you be using for flow? remember powerheads inside the tank add heat.

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[revhtree Verified Admin]

I think with your guidance it can be done! Should be pretty straight forward and easy considering what you are wanting to do.