I'M READY TO SET UP MY NEW JBJ NANO CUBE 12G, PLEASE HELP !!

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paul

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I'M READY TO PURCHASE THE RIGHT THINGS I NEED FOR MY NANO 12G.

THE TANK IS CLEAN,

I HAVE A HEATER, DON'T KNOW IF AND WHEN I SHOULD USE IT?

IS THE BIO BALLS AND CARBON NESESARY?

HOW MUCH LIVE ROCK AND SAND DO I PURCHASE AND ADD TO TANK, IN WHAT STYLE DO U RECOMEND???

DECLORINATE WATER? HOW?

HOW OR WERE DO I GET SALTWATER? CAN I MAKE MY OWN AND IS IT WORTH IT?

OF COURSE WHEN I GET ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS I WILL HAVE SALT WATER, LIVE ROCK, LIVE SAND AND ALL FILTERS, PUMPS AND LIGHTING STABLE, WHAT IS STABLE? HOW DO I KNOW IF THE TANK IS READY FOR CORAL, FISH ETC????

I HAVE A VERY SUCESSFUL FRESHWATER TANK SO I FEEL VERY CONFIDENT ABOUT BEING SUCESSFUL AT A REEFTANK, IS REEFTANK THE SAME AS CORAL AND SALTWATER TANKS???

LOL, YES I SEEM NIAVE BUT I AM ALL ABOUT DOING THIS RIGHT WITH THE LEAST AMOUNT OF FAILURES AND MISTAKES AS POSSIBLE WITH YOUR HELP !!!

THANKS PAUL
 
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KidNano

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Congratulations and welcome to Nanotank.

First read this

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2007- ... /index.php

Next read this.

http://www.fishlore.com/NitrogenCycle.htm

Were do you live? that will make a big difference as to what water is available to you. As far as mixing your own..... I don't have any experience and trying to find which salt is the best to use...... Good luck as everyone has their own opinion.

A reef tank implies that there are Coral. Otherwise it's called a Fish Only w/ Live Rock. "FOWLR"

Don't worry, the insecure feeling will go away. just don't let it get replaced with arrogance. I've only been in the hobby for 10 months now and I'm pretty confident in what I know, but have really only scratched the surface of my education with this hobby.

As for how much LR and sand. I used 10 lbs of LS in my 12 gallon and it gave about 1-1/2" deep sand bed. some people like more some like less. LR. That's really up to you, but you should have probably around 12-15 pounds. It's really more about surface area then weight though.

Keep the carbon, but you can toss the Bio balls.

Scan through this as well.
http://www.nanotank.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1688

Good luck.
 
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NanoReefaholic

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KidNano said:
That's really up to you, but you should have probably around 12-15 pounds. It's really more about surface area then weight though.
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Yes and no. Things get a bit interesting but the reason why you'll see the high and low ends of the 'rule' is due to the different densities between good and not so good live rock.

Surface area is great but that isn't what makes live rock worth the money we spend on it, well not entirely. The low oxygen bacteria is what will finish the nitrogen cycle in the tank and this bacteria can be found under the surface of the live rock. Otherwise live rock would be nothing more than bioballs.

So, here's where things get interesting. If your rock is too porous than the water in the core of the rock will be to rich in oxygen to support the low oxygen bacterium. This isn't a common problem but if the rock's a sponge it won't be a good filter. If your rock is too dense then there isn't enough of the low oxygen zones to be a proper filter. This is the main reason why you shouldn't use base rock as a filter, just too dense.
 
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NanoReefaholic

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Depending on the make of the heater then you may not want to use it. Low quality heaters can stick on and raise your temp well beyond what things can survive at. A good heater should be set just under the safe maximum temp your tank reaches as to prevent swings. However if your max temp isn't within the safe range you will need to correct that either via chiller, fans, or a change of equipment before you add livestock.
 
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