I give in to temptation

[NI_Reefer]

So after over 10 years of various freshwater tanks and years of feeling the itch to get into reefing I finally give in and joined the Fluval Evo 13.5 gang.

Straight up I’m already dreaming of the bigger tank. I’m looking at this as my opportunity to learn, make mistakes and learn again so I know how to fix them.

So far I’m using the stock equipment.

Started in November. Taking it slow and this is where I am. Nothing wonderful yet by no means!

Substrate: Caribsea Ocean Direct
Rocks: Caribsea Life Rock
Salt: Coral Pro
Fish: Fire Goby
Coral: GSP + Zoa
CUC: 3 Hermits

Of course there’s also a cupboard filled with lots of Red Sea test kits and the Foundation supplements alongside an ever decreasing bank account!

 

[uhgster1]

Another convert

 

[TriggersAmuck]

Nice start! At this point you will probably never understand how an aquarist would ever downsize from a monster established tank.......until you reach that point yourself. My advice is make everything of the nano that you can but don't try to turn it into something it can't be. (No gig nor mag anemones in a 14 gallon tank, no baby tangs, keep the fishes on the tiny side so as to enjoy the novel scale of the tank's size!) Nanos can be every bit as wonderful as a mid to large size tank. On the other hand, one can only learn all of this probably through experiencing it themselves, hence the constant rotation of used tanks on the hobby's forum shops.

 

[Jeffcb]

Looking Good!

 

[NI_Reefer]

Nice start! At this point you will probably never understand how an aquarist would ever downsize from a monster established tank.......until you reach that point yourself. My advice is make everything of the nano that you can but don't try to turn it into something it can't be. (No gig nor mag anemones in a 14 gallon tank, no baby tangs, keep the fishes on the tiny side so as to enjoy the novel scale of the tank's size!) Nanos can be every bit as wonderful as a mid to large size tank. On the other hand, one can only learn all of this probably through experiencing it themselves, hence the constant rotation of used tanks on the hobby's forum shops.

Great advice! Thank you