SPS Nano Tank

[AvaS]

Hi! I would like to set up a nano reef to upgrade from my 7, while I really enjoy it keeping sps corals in it is a large challenge! I would like to upgrade to a waterbox 15/20 gallon cube, or IM nuvo 20 ( I know I should go larger if possible) depending on how much space I have in my new home. I do like the look of the cube though! So I already have a Kessil A360 tuna blue light for the tank, a thermometer, heater, and all three possible set ups come with a basic return pump. Since I want to do sps, acros are the goal, I would love some advice! I need recommendations of what I still need to pick up gear wise for the tank, and don’t really know what else to get, would anyone recommend a wave maker/powerhead, skimmer, doser, controller, to update the stock return pump, or any other gear for a tank of that size or no? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks so much in advance!
-Ava

 

[James M]

Wave makers

 

[rkpetersen]

One or two small powerheads for sure. Skimmer plus/minus for a tank that size (small ones often don't work that well anyway), although some setups come with one so might as well use it. You can wait on a doser until you actually start to see some SPS growth although I agree that one is a good investment for any tank where you want to keep parameters really stable. As far as keeping parameters stable, an ATO would be a great addition.

 

[AvaS]

Thanks for all of the help and tips everyone

 

[AvaS]

Which ATO would be the one I would need to pick up?

 

[dragon99]

I always recommend the Tunze ATO
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/tunze-osmolator-universal-3155-auto-top-off.html

Wavemaker is something I'm considering changing on my 17g cube. I have a single Vortech MP10 right now, but feel like I should maybe add something else. It's worked fine for the past ~1.5yr though.

I'd hold off on the doser. You can always start out with kalkwasser in the ATO to start out (and may never need anything else).

 

[AvaS]

Thanks for the advice! If u ever want to share the MP10, I will gladly take if off ur hands!! I will definitely wait on the doser. Hmmm now I have to decide between the aqua auto and tunze... I would love to hear everyone’s thoughts! And let me know about the MP10 btw!

 

[Rc1989]

I’ve been using the AWC for water changes and top off. Has worked for 4-5 months perfectly. I change about .33 gallons 3 times a day and it tops of water in between. Pretty intuitive

 

[AvaS]

Thanks! Has it been hard to use? Would I need to buy anything else for it? I have never used an ATO before

 

[Rc1989]

No, it comes with everything. I was skeptical but love the thing. It has a bunch of security measure too

 

[Ranjib]

Smart ATO micro, MP10, and chmipure blue in the backchamber , weekly 10% water change and reef roid, that should be enough , given that you have A360 already

 

[AvaS]

Thanks! I do have the A360, and reef roids! I will definitely pick up some chemipure blue, the smart ATO micro and a lot of water flow!