Nano tanks

[kevinvinuthomas]

I’m trying to get back into saltwater aquarium again I’m thinking about getting one of those 15g biocides from fluval and just keep clowns some anemone any suggestions

 

[reefiteasy]

Grab yourself one of the innovative marine starter kits. They have a 15G if that’s the size you’re aiming for. It’s also currently on sale

 

[kevinvinuthomas]

Grab yourself one of the innovative marine starter kits. They have a 15G if that’s the size you’re aiming for. It’s also currently on sale

Thanks any recommendations on dry goods and stocking

 

[reefiteasy]

Get yourself an IM media basket and ditch the filter sock. Run filter floss and a bag of chime pure blue nano in the back chamber

I would replace the stock return pump with a controllable jebao off amazon

For heater, I’d go with a Helio 100w or as a budget option a hitop off amazon

Lighting, I’d look at and XR15, Kessils 360x or AI prime, in each case, with a mount. You can get a good deal on one of these on here

Depending on whether you upgrade the return pump, you may not need a power head but you can’t go wrong with a Nero 3 or if you’re on a budget, a hygger mini off Amazon

Throw in 10 lbs of special grade live sand. Try to source some live rock locally from a fellow hobbyist or you can go with dry rock

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I’m trying to get back into saltwater aquarium again I’m thinking about getting one of those 15g biocides from fluval and just keep clowns some anemone any suggestions

Any considerations for coral? Or just clowns and anemones. Also, keep in mind your tank needs to be established (6 months minimum) before you get an anemone.

 

[kevinvinuthomas]

Any considerations for coral? Or just clowns and anemones. Also, keep in mind your tank needs to be established (6 months minimum) before you get an anemone.

I’m not sure about corals yet anything that’s easy to take care of

 

[kevinvinuthomas]

Get yourself an IM media basket and ditch the filter sock. Run filter floss and a bag of chime pure blue nano in the back chamber

I would replace the stock return pump with a controllable jebao off amazon

For heater, I’d go with a Helio 100w or as a budget option a hitop off amazon

Lighting, I’d look at and XR15, Kessils 360x or AI prime, in each case, with a mount. You can get a good deal on one of these on here

Depending on whether you upgrade the return pump, you may not need a power head but you can’t go wrong with a Nero 3 or if you’re on a budget, a hygger mini off Amazon

Throw in 10 lbs of special grade live sand. Try to source some live rock locally from a fellow hobbyist or you can go with dry rock

Thank you

 

[kevinvinuthomas]

Thank you any other cheaper recommendations

 

[lil sumpin]

With a tank that size, you might be able to skip the wavemaker and instead get a stronger rated return pump paired with randomized flow nozzle attachments. If you’re looking for budget lighting check out noopsyche k7 mini or reef breeders LED nano. Hygger and nicrew both make decent, inexpensive heaters. Aside from the gear, you’ll want a set of test kits, recommending salifert for alk, cal, nitrate and phosphate. Once you begin to really dial in and try to maintain stability maybe think of upgrading to more accurate test methods.

 

[Northern Flicker]

Honestly why not just get a Biocube (probably find some used). You can grow soft coral and zoas with no lighting or flow modifications.

The additional upside is that you wont need an Auto-top off.

I just feel these are much better tanks for beginners than the Innovative Marine, Waterbox or Red Sea options.

You can pick up a preset 50w or 100w (depending on biocube size and climate) heater and you are off to the races.

 

[Northern Flicker]

With a tank that size, you might be able to skip the wavemaker and instead get a stronger rated return pump paired with randomized flow nozzle attachments. If you’re looking for budget lighting check out noopsyche k7 mini or reef breeders LED nano. Hygger and nicrew both make decent, inexpensive heaters. Aside from the gear, you’ll want a set of test kits, recommending salifert for alk, cal, nitrate and phosphate. Once you begin to really dial in and try to maintain stability maybe think of upgrading to more accurate test methods.

I honestly don't think they will need test kits if they are going with a softie tank.

A nice handy hydrometer or refractometer is enough for that style of tank imo.

 

[lil sumpin]

OP mentioned they'd like to have nems, I think the overall upkeep of a nano also involves keeping parameters stable. I dont think keeping tabs on salinity alone will suffice

 

[reefiteasy]

Skip the test kits on a nano tank. Buy a reliable salinity tester, like a Milwaukee.

Do weekly 25% water changes. Don’t over complicate things.