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caznano1

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:new Hi my name is Caroline i have 2 lovely children.
My partner has a 6ft by 2 marine set up and it looks fab, but i really would like to do a nano....

Why r the new nanos out in the us?? So why can't i get one yet!???

For those who have one, what have been you main problems?

Don't you need a protein skimmer??

sump?

Sorry so many questions i have more to come :)
 
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caznano1

New Member
Ok of course I have to have the nano tank to do anything, but i am trying to research before.
I dont want to start this project and to have it all set up and, oh i dont have this I need more of this, I know its not a cheap hobby so i want to get it right 1st time.
I think i should be ok i have some experience with marine fish and corals as we have a 6ft by 2 my partner keeps a mixed reef with tangs and angels my fave fish in his tank witch is mine and is gonna go into my nano is my baby fog fish, (he's the best)[/size]

Hello to all
xxx

Caroline (caznano1)
 
EDGRAY

EDGRAY

New Member
:welcome to NT...

Well you're from the UK right i bet the best way to go for you will be the 12g nanocube DX you know to keep some low light corals as softies, but well the mayor problem is not the ability to add more stuff since this is a all in one tank but protein skimmer not needed if weekly water changes, other issue will be the light but that can be fix with simple DIY (do it yourself) if you ever need more help on DIY i can provide you some links with moded hoods with pics and at last some have some heating issues but nothing mayor really...

but anyways other will say that is better to start with a baretank (sorry for spelling) cause you have more flexibility with light,filtration and easy way to add a sump...

in all in one tanks a sump is not really needed if weekly water changes as mentioned but can be done with alot of creativity and patients to do modifications and will be really helpful but dont get me wrong all in one tanks are great mine is 8 months old running without skimmer or sump and everything is looking peachie....

and well there are always store that will ship to the UK the new tanks so dont worry just keep looking and well look at ebay.com there are alot of people willing to ship anywere :mrgreen:

and well dont worry feel free to ask more questions we love to answer them if we can :mrgreen:

ED
 
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caznano1

New Member
Thank you, well you seen to no what ur talking about, im going for the m/halides 150, use a fan to cool tank.

Have you heard of anywere in the uk were a frag swap has been set up, as this sounds like a great idea to me!!! :D

Erm your pic what it that a blenny/goby i want one look fab
 
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drty811

New Member
i know there are some other members here that live in the UK, maybe you can get in contact with them and frag trade.
 
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chineseknife1

New Member
You'll need good clean water, decent salt, Sand, LR, light system, and some flow to get started. Beyond that it's up to you. You could get a skimmer, or not. Water changes in a nano go w/o saying. The most important thing to remember is patience, as this will lead you to long term success with your new nano.
What are your plans/goals for the tank?
 
EDGRAY

EDGRAY

New Member
caznano1 said:
Erm your pic what it that a blenny/goby i want one look fab
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Glad you like :oops: and well i love him too really an active fellow and well is a goby: REDHEAD GOBY.. and well i have 2 in my nano my 7months old one his hed is not as bright as the new fellow but bouth are nice the second is 1 week old you can see the first REDHEAD GOBY i have in the top of the page he is with his fellow GREEN BANDED GOBY & clam and second in my avatar you can see clearly the difference on their heads...

ED
 
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little urchin

New Member
we don't get the colourful zoas so often either....it's worth logging on to some of the uk reef forums to find out about their frag swaps/sales....
 
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caznano1

New Member
Edgray ur so evil "hehe".... I have looked in my local fish shop and they have the cutest goby its tiny and green.!! May just have to get one!

GGRRR Do u have any ideas when the new nano is coming to the uk?? All i no is that its coming soon! I WANT IT NOW!!!!! :)
 
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skipm

Moderator
Staff member
Hi Caroline and :welcome to the board.
There are several manufacturers of ready made nanotanks including AquaMedic that is supposed to be releasing a tank this fall. I think that they would be available over in Europe a bit before they will be available to us over here on this side of the pond since AquaMedic is based somewhere over there. Oceanic, JBJ, and Current already have models on the market and I think RedSea is about to add their contribution to the nanotank selection.
If you are set on using a ready made nano instead of using a tank and bulding your own then post what kind you get when you find it and we can then discuss likes and dislikes of that particular model as well as upgrades and changes that are popular with that particular tank.
 
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