Is anyone here keeping a nano reef of inverts, corals and so on in a tank 10 gallons or less? got pics?
I found a series of vids on youtube by Indo Pacific Sea farms about setting up an eco-friendly DIY 10 gallon nano using a $29 tank, hood and filter combo kit.
http://www.youtube.com/user/ipsfdotcom#p/search/0/od2X9PJEc7o
Parts from Wal Mart in his vids but it's the exact same kit I got last week for my 10 gallon planted tank at petsmart (different filter brand). I've always wanted to do a reef tank and if this guy is correct that I can do this with such a simple setup I would like to give it a go creating the ecosystem from DIY rock and coral sand beginning with micro to macro organisms allowing things to age before each new introduction.
Also, does anyone who owns a nano reef have a forum they use for info to suggest I start researching at? I've found a few nano reef forums out there but which one is the most reliable for total beginners. I read all about reefs 10 years ago in expensive books before I got into CPs but I'm sure much has changed. Especially if this guy is showing I don't really need $30,000 of equipment & MH lighting for a small 10 gallon invert reef on an end table or on one of my terrarium shelves.
I found a series of vids on youtube by Indo Pacific Sea farms about setting up an eco-friendly DIY 10 gallon nano using a $29 tank, hood and filter combo kit.
http://www.youtube.com/user/ipsfdotcom#p/search/0/od2X9PJEc7o
Parts from Wal Mart in his vids but it's the exact same kit I got last week for my 10 gallon planted tank at petsmart (different filter brand). I've always wanted to do a reef tank and if this guy is correct that I can do this with such a simple setup I would like to give it a go creating the ecosystem from DIY rock and coral sand beginning with micro to macro organisms allowing things to age before each new introduction.
Also, does anyone who owns a nano reef have a forum they use for info to suggest I start researching at? I've found a few nano reef forums out there but which one is the most reliable for total beginners. I read all about reefs 10 years ago in expensive books before I got into CPs but I'm sure much has changed. Especially if this guy is showing I don't really need $30,000 of equipment & MH lighting for a small 10 gallon invert reef on an end table or on one of my terrarium shelves.