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Hi. I recently had an offer on a 75G tank that I couldn't pass up (plus my fishies were getting too large for the Nanos.) Here's the info... I'll try to include as much detail here as possible so bear with me. First, pricing: Custom 9G - $100 Glass 6G - $50 Now for...

I thought I'd start a thread with some shots of my 'fish' tank. This one will be of the various critters and fish I've been adding. I suppose eventually I'll get some frags and then have to start a 'reef' thread. For anyone who missed it, this is my file cabinet Nano: (9D x 15L x 15H =...

Quick question for a newbie... This is my first time using Macro algae and I wasn't quite sure if there is a proper way to prune what I've got or not. I have Grape Calupera and Chaeto in my sump. I believe that the Chaeto doesn't really have a root so I could prob just snip snip until the...

I've ordered a good refractometer but it's yet to arrive. Here in the house the main unit I'm using is an in-tank one by Red Sea. I remove it at least once or twice a week and give it a thorough cleaning b/c of algae buildup and bubbles. My second hydrometer gives even higher readings so I don't...

Hi, I recently acquired a bunch of macro and was curious about that I was told. A fellow sold me some Chaeto and Grape Calupera. He told me that he generally keeps them in separate plastic tubs (fuges) as they seem to be able to sense each others presence and don't grow as fast. Can anyone...

Hi, I've started setting up my nano reef by adding some live sand and plain aragonite sand to my Nano tank and sump. The directions say that it could take a day or two for the siltation to subside. The water still looks murky after two days and is perhaps even worse today than yesterday...

HI folks. Almost done with my 9 Gallon Nano build. The plexi is all together and the overflow is done too. I've run some Weld-on 16 around the edges everywhere and only have to install the bulkheads and make sure she's water tight once everything dries. I was curious about the rubber...

Hi folks. I thought I'd post this to get some suggestoins from and of you DIYers out there. I recently came across this Peltier Cooler and thought I'd buy one to tinker around with. The photo is cute but using a copper or aluminum pipe seems to be out of the question for saltwater tanks...

Now that all the various parts of my Nano tank are on oder I thought I'd ask some fairly basic questions. I was a bit surprised not to find a sticky for these so if the info is somewhere out there please feel free to offer up some URLs. Question #1 - Startup of a Nano system Does the...

I thought I'd put this up to a vote... Some quick background: While doing my research on an acrylic nano I'm building I came across an ebay auction I couldn't resist for a super cheap 6 Gallon Glass tank. (The thing only cost me $37 shipped, incl light and powerhead!!!). Before people...

Hi, I thought I'd try a quick post to ask for suggestions for my upcoming nano tank. The tank itself will be a desktopper and slightly under 9 gallons. Having said that, I bought a 10G glass tank to be my sump/fuge (I wish I could have had a 200G sump from my last 150G tank). Anyhow, the...

I posted this on RC but I thought that perhaps this might be a better place to get advice since I'll have more Nano-reefers to give input. Thanks. ----- OK, I thought I'd try a quick post before I go to the acrylic store and do some shopping. I'm planning a Nano tank that will sit...

Hi, I thought I'd post this in the beginners area as I'm considering my first attempt at a nano/pico reef. Having gotten that out of the way, I feel that I'm somewhat well versed in keeping reef aquariums in general though I'd like to find out 'what's changed'. My father and I had two...