Manner's Nano in 90 Build..

Manners · May 27, 2012

I'm new to the site but since I'm starting a side project nano I might as well join in on the fun!

What I have so far:

5 gallon tank ($35 Walmart special!)
Powerfilter
Cheap-o Hood
Sand
Base Rock

What I need to buy:

Clip on LED light
Heater
Small Powerhead for light flow

I plan on keeping a Mantis Shrimp (haven't decided on species yet) and a small fish, most likely a Damsel. I will also be keeping Zoa's as they are hardy and can withstand the Mantis' movement!

I will be taking my rock from my main tank which is still dry and very much not live. I may seed the tank with some liverock rubble from my LFS. The best part about nano tanks is the small water changes!

Manners · May 27, 2012

Aquarium Lighting & LED Lights: Marineland Single Bright LED Lighting Systemhis is the lighting system I will be ordering tomorrow once I get to work. Great price, and will work great for my tank.

mallorieGgator · May 27, 2012

If you're going with a mantis in a tank that small I would say to go with N. wennerae. They're easy to find in florida since they are a Caribbean species and come in on our live rock. They're green and stay small and have great personalities.

Manners · May 27, 2012

mallorieGgator said:
If you're going with a mantis in a tank that small I would say to go with N. wennerae. They're easy to find in florida since they are a Caribbean species and come in on our live rock. They're green and stay small and have great personalities.

I definitely have decided with the N. Wennerae, Tampa Bay Saltwater will ship them to my door for $50, which isn't bad! That leaves a lot of room for nice exotic Zoas! I have decided against a fish though, I keep forgetting that Damsels still get pretty big. Last night I found a 50lb bag of salt, LED lighting, mini heater, and a full testing kit for 80 bucks shipped so I will be placing that order today!