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Discussion in 'Saltwater Fish Forum' started by yovaniq, Sep 18, 2008.

  1. yovaniq

    yovaniq Thread Starter New Member

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    Hello to all, i just got a new tank, i have not set it up yet. it is a nano cube 12 gallon and i wanted to know if any one has or has heard of making a sump for it maybe a wet/dry or a refuge. i want to make this a mini reef and ive had alot of tanks before but this is the smallest i went from a 180 gallon to this lol. and ive heard that they are difficult to take care of any comment will really help thanks in advance.
     
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    Yeah, smaller tanks are harder to maintain. There is less water volume and slight water changes have more of an impact then they would with a larger amount of water. That being said, I kept a 10 gallon tank without any problems. You just have to make a habit out of testing things on a regular basis.
     
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    yovaniq Thread Starter New Member

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    Hello again, yeah ive heard that alot, smaller tanks are a pain some times. Thats why i wanted to know if any one has ever attached a refugium or a wet dry to a 12 gal or smaller tank? thanks
     
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    what size were you thinking for the sump?
     
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    I haven't.
     
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    I wanted to make it atleast a ten gallon.
     
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    the nano is equipt with everything you need to start a reef system.....all i would recommend is 2 hydor koralia nano's and the nano skimmer upgrade....then if you want to add better lighting afterwards it's up to you......
     
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    Yes i know that the more water circulation the better. but ive also learned the more water the better because some times harmful bacterial finds it harder to spread like in bigger tanks. i have had refigiums before and i like how they work better than any wet dry ive had. thats why i wanted to know if it is possible to attach one to the Nano. I guess ill go for it when i do it ill post some pics thanks for all the help .....
     
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