I am new to saltwater. Any tips?

[gig603]

Is there any tips that you can tell me about starting up a 3 gallon reef?

[Michael]

yeah, dont do it, imo a 3 gallon will be almost impossible to maintain, contradicting my last comment there is a nano forum here, is a 3 gallon the largest tank you can accomodate?

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[gig603]

I Wasn't asking you if i could do it or not i was asking for some tips.

[Michael]

i gave you a tip, i said dont do it

[gig603]

Yeah, well here is another tip DON'T EAT YELLOW SNOW.

[Whisperer]

Lol

[Michael]

heres a second, try re-posting here, http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=75

you may get more help, and dont be so touchy, i was actually helping,i asked if you could accommodate a bigger tank and said hello, you will certainely be fun im sure.

[Michael]

[Whisperer]

[gig603]

HELLO, I was just playing around. Sorry, I thought you would take it as a joke. I can accommodate a bigger one i wanted on on my night stand. Also a 3 gallon is more affordable right now.

[tkimmons85]

If you are an obsessive person who really gets into a hobby you should be fine. Just be ready to devote alot of time each day to a nano. Cause thats what it takes. I was told the same thing, to not do it and like you I went ahead anyway. Now I have a 2 1/2 gallon nano, a 55 gallon reef, and a 125 gallon reef. But in my defense I am obsessed with reefing and its all I do pretty much anymore. If I were you I would look into doing a coral only nano for your first tank. They are so much easier to start with. I have helped a set up a few coral only nanos and they are still very healthy.

[Michael]

Originally Posted by gig603

HELLO, I was just playing around. Sorry, I thought you would take it as a joke. I can accommodate a bigger one i wanted on on my night stand. Also a 3 gallon is more affordable right now.

oh-ok fair enough, id suggest regular water changes, say a pint every 2 -3 days to keep the water quality pure, and also if you have the room a canister filter run empty to add to the water volume for temperature stability

[gig603]

That is what i am planning on a soft coral tank. What about a few inverts in the tank with it?

[gig603]

Thanks for this helpful information i will consider that.

[Michael]

Originally Posted by gig603

That is what i am planning on a soft coral tank. What about a few inverts in the tank with it?

yeah sure, a few mushrooms and maybe a xenia and other soft corals with a couple of cleaner shrimps and some snails would be fine, remember though, all inverts are very sensitive to ammonia, hence my comment about regular small water changes, and posibbly more water volume via a canister filter

[gig603]

OK, thanks I can tell you don't live in the U.S. because use used the word "pints".

[Michael]

lol, quite true, im english, i suppose thats the equivalent of a large glass of water in us language

[Playa-1]

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-01/tips/index.php

[Crawfishy]

Originally Posted by Michael

dont be so touchy, i was actually helping,i asked if you could accommodate a bigger tank and said hello, you will certainely be fun im sure.

+1, saw some of your earlier posts and thought the same. Play nice and we'll luv ya.

[Playa-1]

No tip fo u

[jbax]

i still say don't do it. its not worth dealing with evap. i have a 135g,75g and 3g. and it always seems like i'm always cleaning the hob filter and salt creep gets stupid on the 3g. unless you find a way to get a lid and sump setup under the desk.