Help me start a nano...

[MikeP471612]

I would like a nano tank for my desk at work. I have a 1gal with a beta that I could convert but if that won't work I could fit a 2.5gal. What equiptment do I need? What is upkeep like for a nano? Would everything be OK over the weekend when I'm not at work?

Thanks

[John_Auberry]

If you plan on leaving it for the weekend then you have to go bigger.

[MikeP471612]

Would the 2.5g be to small? How big do I have to go? And out of curiosity why?

[culdublvd]

Evaporation is why you would need to go bigger. Evaporation=salinity change. Large swings in Salinity are bad, which is what would happen over the weekend.

[flinka]

I initially attempted to try a 2.5G nano tank and like the others said - it is much more difficult to keep balanced. I would go with a minimum of 10G - not much more expensive to setup but easier to maintain.

[Poorcollegereef]

sorry, double

[John_Auberry]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8121430#post8121430 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by culdublvd
Evaporation is why you would need to go bigger. Evaporation=salinity change. Large swings in Salinity are bad, which is what would happen over the weekend. Bingo.......10 is the smallest Id keep

[NYproDJ]

there are several ways you can combat evaporation:

1. auto top-off unit
2. seal your tank on the weekends
3. get a bigger tank because your going to end up wanting one anyway... as they say "always get the biggest possible tank you can afford, or your stupid and will regret it"

[noschmo]

ain't going to work.