NPS tankj setup.

[emessier]

I am going to be setting up an NPS tank and am not only gathering equipment but also am looking to gather some information on do's and don'ts for a successful set up. :smile: If anyone has an NPS tank or experience I would appreciate some tips or guidance.

 

[MattL22]

There was a really great thread on a nps tank but can't remember where I saw it ! Anywho the guy used dosers to constantly feed the tank and also went to great lengths to also keep his po4 down using lanthanum chloride I think it's called!! Ill look for it

 

[emessier]

Thanks Mattl22, I got a deal on a doser from BRS on Bl;ack Friday, $49 thought that dosing to feed was probably the best way to feed. I feed my mixed reef tank at 7 or 8 pm when I get home but NPS need feeding multiple times per day. Never heard of lanthanum chloride before. I will try some research on it. Thanks

 

[Pkunk35]

What species are you planning on keeping?

For nps systems it seems that consistent feeding via doser, very consistent and frequent water changes and a variety of foods is key (look at fauna dendro/seafan systems)

I will link you to some good threads when I get home.

 

[MattL22]

http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index.php/current-issue/article/86-tank-of-the-month

 

[emessier]

Thanks for the link Mattl22 that is a beautiful tank. gives me some ideas.

 

[emessier]

Thanks Pkunk35 not sure what species I would like to get yet. I am going to check out fauna dendro/seafan systems. Gathering all the info I can before starting the tank.