nano to me

[Garry thomas]

Well i am going to take the plunge and run a small hex tank 35 gals U/S. This is a lot smaller than what i'm used to running/ owning back in britain. I plan to use a DSB, live rock a few p/heads for movement a standard aqua clear filter and thats it. What are your thoughts? Could i get away without running a skimmer? as all the skimmers i know of and or have seen just look so mickey mouse so to say. :idea:

 

[Anonymous]

Yes, you can definitely go w/o a skimmer. Just increase water changes, run some carbon, etc. It's just another form of nutrient export.

 

[Anonymous]

I run a 10 gallon with only a powerfilter with activated carbon and live rock for filtration. It has been prety healthy. I do 20% water changes weekly.

 

[Garry thomas]

well there has been a change of plan now. I am going to use my 60 gallon hex instead. so i guess you cant call it a nano anymore.

 

[Anonymous]

Well, I wouldn't have called a 35 a nano either

 

[Garry thomas]

yes but after running this!!!!!!!!!!!!! well everythings a nano :?

 

[Anonymous]

Hope you're doin as well as you sound Garry.. - Look forward to seeing pics of the new "nano"..


Norm

 

[investigator1]

That tank is amazing!

 

[Garry thomas]

Well here it is. 20kgs of fine sand and 10 kgs of live aragonite. Just waiting for it to clear. Live rock to go in on thursday.

 

[primer]

yeah id say after the first tank (may i add good lord thats awsome) anything would be a nano to you, good luck with the new tank

 

[Garry thomas]

well here it is, all cycled and doing very well.

 

[gusmcab]

Nice!! So, are you using an skimmer?

 

[Garry thomas]

Yes there is a 150 Seaclone on it.

 

[Garry thomas]

here's a picy