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[BlueDiamondDiscus]

Hello everyone!I will get a tank in the beginning of the summer.Because i don't want to make many mistakes as i did first four years ago with freshwater aquaria;i want to ask something.It may sounds that i'm weird because it's a long time from now to summer but the time passes quickly .Right now ;before i opened the forum i was reading about water chemistry and the begginers mistakes.And going directly to the subject.I want to know if is good to have a small aquarium or a big one(my mom said that the nano reefs are better than larger reef tanks while dad said the opposite).I read before but im not sure about that.
On youtube in tutorials about aquariums;experienced guys says that the bigger is better.Is that truly?And 2:whats species of aquarium fish did you recommend for a begginer(others than the funny clownfish and the bully yellowtail damsel).Firstly in my mind was the sailfin tang which live long and it's hardy but prone to ich and the dwarf angelfish.I'm waiting for new ideas !Each ideea is welcomed!

 

[mike007]

Keep us posted with your build.

 

[macscale]

First of: WELCOME TO R2R

Im sure you will find lots of information here. Back a few years it was almost certain that maintaing a larger tank water quality wise would be much easier then a nano reef. However with the equiptment and wild success reefers are having now a days, that idea is becoming obsolete.
Both sides of the story come with their own set of challenges.
A large reef will probably cost much more. It's harder to fill up but your stocking options are much wider!
A nano reef will cost a lot for it's size, but it tends to fill up easier (good but bad) and the water quality will be less stable.
I'd suggest reading through somebuild threads of large and nano reefs to see what you like better.

 

[BlueDiamondDiscus]

And what species are good to nano tank?

 

[gtbarsi]

When it comes to nano tanks you need to embrace the fact that your primary and best nutrient export method are frequent and consistent water changes. If you can insure that you are able to do them long term a nano tank can be relatively easy. An ATO is very important, to helping to keep the small water volume stable, probably more important than a skimmer in a nano tank.

With a nano tank you are going to have to decide on only a few small fish, so if you have your heart set on a tang or other larger fish then you need to get nano out of your head and go big. Similarly you are going to be limited on the number of corals you are going to be able to have in the tank. As someone else stated they fill up much faster, so you can achieve a full looking tank faster, and then enjoy watching everything grow.

With a larger tank you will be able to add more livestock and do more tinkering. But in the end either type of tank requires consistency to provide a stable environment.

 

[BlueDiamondDiscus]

The tank thst i'm going to buy will be 200 liters .But it's just a little one:a nano aquarium will have the price a little more than it's size.I read that planted and reef nano tank will cost a little more .Is this true?

 

[BlueDiamondDiscus]

The price of nanos i'm asking.Yeah i wrote LOL

 

[VicD81]

Bigger tanks

Cons - Requires more water, salt, sand and rock. Requires bigger equipment which cost more. A place to store the top off water. A place to store and mix new water.

Pros - Better stability. More Stocking options.


Nano tanks

Cons - Parameters fluctuate more. limited to "Nano" fish

Pros - Significantly cheaper to maintain and purchase. A small 5 gallon bucket would usually suffice for top off water and another 5G bucket for new water.


I started with a 29G Biocube which i grew to hate. Loved the look of it but hate the AIO idea. I would advise if you do go nano get something with a sump. Makes maintaining a tank so much easier.