New Nano

[derrick orosz]

So I posted my 14 gallon for sale last week... had a few offers and no shows...erictmeh offered to swap for some equipment which I was ready to do but promised some one else it first. ... in the end I emptied the fresh water and mixed up some salt. My wife wants sea horses and pipe fish.... i was thinkin a clown, goby and pack it full of coral so not sure which route I'm going

 

[heath]

it is a very nice tank, the no shows don't realize what they are missing..my vote is to keep and listen to your wife, whatever you decide it will be very nice..

 

[TORX]

I am sure that our seahorse veteran will post here, but IIRC, it is suggested a minimum of 30gallons for the seahorses that are available. Good luck on the new tank. Nanos come with their own challenges and I personally love nanos and picos. It is a sweet little tank for sure.

 

[Kman]

I think depending on the species of seahorse some need vertical height to accommodate the ascending mating dance that is vital for successful reproduction. If those species don't get it they will not breed. So the taller the better.

 

[derrick orosz]

went to Aquariums by design today and got some live sand, dry rock and an additive to accelerate the cycle process...waiting for the cloudyness to clear up now...

 

[EricTMah]

Nice!
I can't blame you for keeping it.
Keep the build up!

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[yveterinarian]

Glad you kept it. It will be a great saltwater nano but at that size it is not suitable for any of the larger seahorses available in Canada (eg H. Erectus or H. Kuda). All of those need 30 gallons for one pair. I have also been told that pipefish need a 30 gallon tank for one pair. I don't know about the small blue striped pipefish though.

 

[scubasteve]

even in a species specific tank i couldnt keep a pipefish longer than 6 months and i had it eating cyclopeez and lots of pods i think just too little is known about their needs.... i say stuff it full of coral with a clown and a shrimp.... honestly the key here is the wife is allowing another tank TEACH ME YOUR TRICKS!!!!

 

[derrick orosz]

So I added rock and water yesterday the cloudyness from the sand has cleared up. salinity is at 1.25 now. I also added a additive from ABD and they claimed once it's added it eliminates the cycle process and you can add fish right away but I'm leary...maybe I'll add a goby tomorrow and give it a week or two.

 

[heath]

see now aren't you glad that you kept it..

 

[EricTMah]

So I added rock and water yesterday the cloudyness from the sand has cleared up. salinity is at 1.25 now. I also added a additive from ABD and they claimed once it's added it eliminates the cycle process and you can add fish right away but I'm leary...maybe I'll add a goby tomorrow and give it a week or two.

If it was Dr Tims One and Only. It does work really well.

If you're going to wait to add anything. Then you're going to need to provide the active bacteria an ammonia source to feed and breed. So a pinch of flake food per day would do it.

Another pointer about this product is that even though it's supposed to completely eliminated the cycle. It just makes it much less severe and quicker to end. So when you do add livestock. Take it slow. A single goby would be perfect.

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[derrick orosz]

If it was Dr Tims One and Only. It does work really well.

If you're going to wait to add anything. Then you're going to need to provide the active bacteria an ammonia source to feed and breed. So a pinch of flake food per day would do it.

Another pointer about this product is that even though it's supposed to completely eliminated the cycle. It just makes it much less severe and quicker to end. So when you do add livestock. Take it slow. A single goby would be perfect.

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That's exactly what it is...guess I'll toss a crab in tonight from my DT and get a goby tomorrow

 

[derrick orosz]

Got a new light today and a lil pink bar goby who is currently hiding at the moment.

 

[scubasteve]

Got a new light today and a lil pink bar goby who is currently hiding at the moment.

how much did that llight cost you and where?

 

[derrick orosz]

$140 at aquariums by design

 

[yveterinarian]

Beautiful looking light. I have been looking for a light like that for my 5 gallon freshwater tank but that one is a little rich for my blood though. Not worth it for fresh water.

 

[EricTMah]

That looks a lot brighter than I expected.

Looks good on the tank


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[derrick orosz]

That looks a lot brighter than I expected.

Looks good on the tank


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Definitely bringhter then I expected...looks like I got a grow op in my living room from outside

 

[derrick orosz]

Stopped by aquariums by design this morning and grabbed these two beauties

 

[heath]

they are beauties, are you not afraid that maybe the tank is not finished cycling, I know someone is going to jump on me for this but, I would have added a chromis or a damsel.. a lot cheaper..