My Virgin Rescape Nano Marine Tank

[dnsfpl]

reference to http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...ad.php?t=44580
after gathering info and tips from bro here, i did a minor rescape

15" x 15" x 12"(H) tank
800L/hr hang on filter
55w PL light(yet to change to blue/white tube)
8 kg of live rocks/sand

Water Parameter(similar to previous two measurement)
Ammonia/Nitrite 0
Nitrate(yet to get a test kit)
pH 8.3
Salinity 1.0235
Temperature 27.5-30(slightly warmer due to the removal of 12v DC fan x 4 from my setup)

Livestock
found a mini shrimp and a snail while rescaping lol
the coral, i believe, is still alive as it respond to light
intend to keep 1 common clown + another fish(can recommendation?)









removed rocks and sand by 40%
removed 12v DC fan x 4
a "hole" in the center to improve water circulation

hopefully i did the right thing and a better job this time round

thanks

[EvolutionZ]

much nicer bro! why you removed the fan?

[CacaManiac]

It's looking much better now dude...
I like that clearing you made in the center... some fish may find it a lovely hide out

[dnsfpl]

much nicer bro! why you removed the fan?

at the moment not keeping coral
reduce the risk of white spot
lesser evaporation, easier to manage

It's looking much better now dude...
I like that clearing you made in the center... some fish may find it a lovely hide out

thanks

[beetlejuice403]

Hey bro, after the rescape, the layout of liverocks sure looks much better & less cramp... Upz!!

If use fan (4 some more), do take note that evaporation of the water will be even higher... More top-ups to be done... This also mean that the SG of the water may be more prone to fluctuation (because most of the salt remains in the tank as only water evaporates off)) & hence more monitoring needed...

For the mini shrimp & snail found, are they dangerous? (maybe you can take some pics of it & post here to ask the view of the more experienced reefers?) If yes, you may need to catch them out when you want to introduce your livestocks (clownfish & others..). If it's safe (be it to fishes or reefs in the future), then ok to leave it in...

Am also trying to find (buy) a companion (fish) for my common clownfish inmy nano tank... Was thinking of getting a Royal Gramma for it, but need to check out their compatibility... Like those firefish but they like to jump/dart around, not suitable in my nano... Guess the disadvantage of having the nano is we are quite limitted to the choice of fishes we can put in the tank... But so far, the pros far outweighs the cons!!!

[EvolutionZ]

acctually can just use 1 or 2 fan enough already.. 4 will only means more evapouration..
and also can DIY a driping system to drip water in back to the marine tank to balance off the evaporated water.

[dnsfpl]

did another rescape again









intend to stock up with
Turbo & Nassarius Snails
Cleaner & Sexy Shrimps
Blue legged Hermit Crab, Starfish, Common Clown - 1 each

which species of starfish should i stock?

thanks

[Thirteen]

your rescapes are getting better!!

[beetlejuice403]

did another rescape again









intend to stock up with
Turbo & Nassarius Snails
Cleaner & Sexy Shrimps
Blue legged Hermit Crab, Starfish, Common Clown - 1 each

which species of starfish should i stock?

thanks

hi bro,

your scape is really very nice with all those corals on them... Put mine to BIG shame... Btw, one bro (with reefing experiences) told me that the blue-legged (think it's banded type) hermit may not be snail/ reef safe leh? You may wish to consider getting the Red Scarlet Hermit instead as they are known to be reef/snail safe... [I'm keeping one also, so for nothing done to my common zoas...)

As for starfish, you may wish to get the Red Starfish that's reef safe.. I heard other saying that those starfish with 'thorn-like' on their body are not reef-safe (something like the Chololate Chip Starfish etc...) So do ask the seller about the starfish since you already have corals in your set-up... & Never never ever buy these Harlequinn Shrimp - it feeds on Starfishes ALIVE!!!

Cheers!

[dnsfpl]

thanks for the info

hopefully the inverts can adapt well in my tank

have a great sunday

[EvolutionZ]

beautiful! get more corals!

[dnsfpl]

how many "stuff" can you spot?

[Verminator]

by 'stuff' you mean what exactly?

[dnsfpl]

some minor updates of my tank

[skratikans]

Nice, I like the new additions

[dnsfpl]

some minor updates

[EvolutionZ]

bro i think blue tang will grow big.. not suitable for nano tank...

[dnsfpl]

bro i think blue tang will grow big.. not suitable for nano tank...

plan to sell if it outgrow my tank

[Cough]

Very nice setup! I am always impressed by nano setups. It's not just tangs that will overgrow your nano, under good conditions your bubbles will take over 1/3 of your tank, which is a good thing of course but will end up stinging your other corals
Get ready to juice some cloves of garlic, Blue tangs are soooooooo prone to parasite infections (ich)

[dnsfpl]

hopefully my bubble will be healthy but slower growth rate
if not i will have to sell it away...like my previous bubble

thanks for the tips
will take note