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Your Questions About Saltwater Fish For Nano Reef

Jul 7th, 2011
by Aquarium Lover.
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Mary asks…

Is it okay to stick a mirrored background (silver) for a saltwater nano reef?

The reason i ask is cuz ive heard that it makes fish bump on the glass because of territorial issues..so please answer thanks
thanks i needed that

Aquarium Lover answers:

It would probably be better to use a different type of background. Many of the marine fish are territorial and aggressive to members of their own kind, so it’s possibly that your fish may become stressed or injured from constantly seeing their reflection.

Another reason I can think of for not using it is the reflectivity. The background will reflect any light from your hood back into the tank – this may cause unwanted algae growth as an unexpected side effect.

Eventually your glass will be covered with coralline algae from your live rock unless you continually scrape it off, so any background you use will eventually be hidden. If you want a background to hide equipment and cords behind the tank, plain black (non-reflective) or deep blue (to simulate ocean depths) is probably the best to use.

Ruth asks…

Saltwater Nano Reef Setup?

I am setting up a ten gallon nano reef tank. I am using a 10gal. because i have very limited space. What are the set up equipment and the price for the basic setup? What kind of coral, fish and clean up crew i should/can have for it? What is general maintenance?

Aquarium Lover answers:

In a 10 gallon, no fish, this size tank will be VERY difficult to maintain, and finding the saltwater equipment to fit in a small tank will also prove a challenge, and may actually cost more than a larger set up.

Have a chat with the guys on the forum below, they know all there is to know about setting up a nano reef tank.

Carol asks…

good saltwater fish for a small aquarium?

i am planning on getting a saltwater aquarium for cristmas, and it would be a reef nano, what kind of fish could i get for it in the future? i really, REALLY want a fairy basslet, since it is my dream fish, but would it get way too big?

Aquarium Lover answers:

Good ole’ 10% best answer Clown keeper is an f’ing idiot. I am somewhat getting tired of his same copy and past answer on every post. His little shopping list when it is obvious he still has a lot of learning to do. All his this is best blah blah blah.

In his little list: de-chlorinated water, hmmm usually tap water has heavy metals, may contain trace elements of copper (toxic) from you piping, an unknown PH, and most likely ammonia. Some hobbyist get away with it. Most use either RO/DI or distilled water (from glass piping). Doesn’t recommend a protein skimmer, even though you stated you wanted reef tank–pretty important piece of equipment there clown boy to help keep your Nitrates and Phosphates near 0. Powerhead if you want current?, again she said reef tank and needs a current. Also really wouldn’t recommend a powerfilter for a reef tank. I could go on but Clown Keeper bores me…. I am sorry he will copy and paste his list again and not actually answer the question. Hmm oh and 99% stat was pulled directly out of his… Well you know. Go back to petco.

Kyrotonia, first yes nano tanks are more difficult–reef tanks even more so but not impossible. I have been keeping a 14 nano reef for several years and have never lost a fish or coral. It takes diligence but is possible. If you have any questions on the setup or maintenance feel free to send me a message and I would be happy to help.

As for your real question. You should be able to keep a Fairy Basslet with no problem. Beautiful fish that is very hardy. They can be slightly territorial of other fish that use cave-like structures so avoid fish that may utilize them to prevent aggression.

Some other great nano-reef fish:
Clown Goby, Gobiodon okinawae
Ocellaris Clownfish, Amphiprion ocellaris
Fire fish, Nemateleotris magnifica

Keep your fish load light if your are going to do a reef tank.

For starter corals, try green star polyps, mushrooms, zooanthids

I would also highly recommend the following books:
“The Conscientious Marine Aquarist” by Robert Fenner
“Corals” by Eric Borneman
“The Nano-Reef Handbook” by CR Brightwell

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Why Does My Fish Tank Have Green Water?

Dec 15th, 2009
by Aquarium Lover.
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Green water in your fish tanks is seriously a no brainer. It’s because of too much algae growth and the most difficult part is getting rid of it all. It is much easier to cure this problem, if you understand why it happened. Here are the most common causes of green water in fish tanks.

Excessive Light: This is by far the most common cause for green water but it’s the easiest to cure. To stop this from happeneing, reduce the amount of time the tank’s lights are on and move the aquarium to a new location with limited sunlight.

Too Much Nutrients: Algae growth is largely enabled through the nutrients phosphate and nitrate. To combat this problem, it’s best to get rid of them at their source. This can be a little more difficult. However, for immediate relief you can easily do a water change.

Phospates: There are two sources for phosphates, decaying matter like fish food, and the water itself. You should always test your tap water for its phosphate levels before using the water. If the levels are too high, you will need to use RO water. You could also try using a phosphate remove to treat the water in the tank. Other suggestions include switching to a brand of fish food with less phosphates and reducing the amount of food you feed them.

Nitrates: As a byproduct of fish waste, nitrates naturally float around the aquarium water over a period of time. To keep this to a minimum make sure you keep your filter clean and that your fish tank is large enough. Rising nitrate levels is also caused by a cluttered aquarium so try not to overstock your tank with décor.

Keep in mind that if you want to get rid of green or cloudy water in your fish tanks, take part in 10-15% water changed every week, keep your gravel super clean, and use quality fish food.

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Elements of a Freshwater Aquarium Setup: The Fish Tank

Dec 14th, 2009
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Being able to choose the correct fish tank is very beneficial if you want to have a lasting relationship with any of your fish. Most errors are created by the underestimation of things involved in the simplest of freshwater aquarium setups, and cause unwanted side effects, wasting a lot of money in the long run if you’re not careful enough.

The perfect setup location
Choose a permanent location for your freshwater aquarium setup. As big as the fish tank is, you won’t really be able to move it freely around the house. The location that you are going to choose must also make all of the equipments needed very accessible. It also needs to be placed conveniently near to a water source.

Place the fish tank over a well-supported base
Place you fish tank over a base support that is very sturdy and can withstand the full weight of the tank with the water inside. If you don’t have anything like that in your house, then you may opt to purchase special, customized furniture for aquarium use.

No sunlight should enter the fish tank
Never place the fish tank where it could be hit by direct sunlight. Sunlight promotes algae growth, and believe me: you won’t like it when that green monster starts crawling all over your fish tank! Sunlight also causes the temperature of the water to rise, which could prove fatal to some delicate fish.

Don’t put the fish tank in “high-activity” areas
Don’t place the tank where there is always bustling activity or constant movement. Big organisms that go past and by the fish tank (in case you’re wondering, that’s us) can really stress out fish. 

Place the fish tank at a well grounded area away from electric hazards
Even though all equipments should be near the fish tanks, you must also be wary of electrical lines around it. Make sure that they are placed at a safe location, away from where the water is usually located.

Fish tanks should be placed at a considerable height
Fish tanks should be at a level where anyone can see them nicely. Having a good fish tank height is also useful, because it allows easy maintenance.

Large tanks for minimal maintenance
Choose a tank that is fairly large enough to accommodate the space needed, in case you want to add more fish later on. A larger tank also helps regulate the water chemistry, doing wonders for beginners who usually don’t have the ability to closely monitor these levels.

Large surface area tanks promote gas exchange
Largeness in size also accommodates enough space for the gas exchange cycle (it is a cycle where oxygen enters the water in exchange for the waste gases in the water). It is usually recommended to use tanks with more surface area than fish tanks with more depth, as this kind of tanks further promotes the gas exchange cycle.

Sandra Gaffney is a freshwater aquarium expert. For more great tips on
freshwater aquarium
setup, visit

http://www.myfreshwateraquariumsecrets.com/

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