Nano Tank Journal

[aussiemike]

Total empty tank volume:
28 Litres (7.5 Gallons)

Display tank dimensions:
30x30x30

Modifications carried out to tank:
2 x Bulkheads 15mm for canister closed loop

Equipment list so far:
Tank 30x30x30 (still being made)
Computer Desk (to be drilled for the piping)

Lighting:
70w Modified into a shopping fitting and installed on to DIY PVC swing arm


Filtration:
Live rock / Activated Carbon

Circulation:
CF-1000 Canister Filter

Unknown:
To use a substrate (if so what one) or go BB

Plans and direction of my tank:
The Aquarium is to be a coral garden with no visible equipment except the MH. I want to cover the bottom of the tank full with Yuma's Zoo's and other corals.

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[aussiemike]

I do have plans for as many Yuma's and zoo's to cover the bottom as for what to put on the live rock i have no clue at all


So i put these questions to you.

1. What substrate would you use ?
2. What fish
3. What cleaning crew
4. What live rock layout design

Just interested to get some ideas from you guys

Thanks

Michael

[PurpleUP]

Considering you have a cube with placement easily visible from 3 sides, I might suggest stacking the live rock as a pyramid. This way, fish can easily circle around it and every viewing angle can appear as the front.

[reefer1024]

:wave:

1. Keeping the tank bare bottom will make it easy to clean, but sand may look nicer.
2. Small fish under 2" that perch not swim
3.I dont think you need any cleaning crew they will just cause trouble in a small tank. Nothing worse than a hermit crab dancing on your coral.:D
4. Keep the live rock away from the glass so you have room for a magnet cleaner. Use less rock then you want because coral will come on rocks and a small tank can fill up fast.

[aussiemike]

Yes i have noticed thata alot of nice corals seem to be on big rocks looks like i need to get the hammer and chisel out to break the rock size down