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metalbug33 Hobbyist Posts: 60 Kudos: 36 Votes: 0 Registered: 03-Jun-2004	I am considering a SW tank. I was thinking a mini reef in a ten gallon. I would like one or two small fish. First of all, is this possable in a 10 gallon, sencond what would you suggest for things to put in it(types of fish, types of rock, invertebrates?), third, can anyone give me a cost estimate?? Thanks! Steph
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
dthurs Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	A small SW tank is hard to maintain. Also, 10gals will be kind of small for 2 fish. As for what to put in the tank. I woudl suggest live rock, a percula clown, some shrimp, peppermint, cleaner, and fire make nice additions. Several small hermits and snails will also be a good idea. As for cost. That's a hard one. A hundered dollars and up depending on what you put in the tank, and the lighting you want. Dan Dan
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
bboyin4lyf Hobbyist Posts: 137 Kudos: 83 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Apr-2004	as dthurs stated a smaller tank is harder to maintain as there is less water volume to "dilute" any mistakes made. for example incorrectly mixing 5gs of salt water with a higher salinity such as 1.030 into a 100 g tank would make little to no difference but in a 10g it would be catastrophic. dont be put off though because a nano tank can still be done it just requires more dilligence. try this forum http://www.reefs.org/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=55&sid=f4fdd560215aa704b3574cf4a62c45fe good luck
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
bboyin4lyf Hobbyist Posts: 137 Kudos: 83 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Apr-2004	sorry forget to post... some possible inhabitants could include either a purple or fire dartfish, a false/true percula clown, a bi coloured blenny.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40


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