Looking for advice on a nano aquarium

frye666 · Apr 29, 2023

I want a small complete aquarium, maybe 20 or less gallons. I would think top quality live rock and sand (because that is by far what I am most interested in) 2 clown fish, 4 green chromis, a feather duster, a starfish, and maybe 8 hermit crabs. I dont know if I would add corals. I did have a 200 gallon tank many years ago so I have a bit of knowledge on mistakes. I am thinking this would be a pretty simple tank to maintain. But I would love to hear advice in any way, like what nano tank, easy coral, perhaps other marine life, best live rock etc. Whatever you guys got.

Nman · Apr 29, 2023

Iam starting to love the all in one tanks . With your chambers at the back .
1 you don’t see any equipment
2 you can add carbon bags easy and quickly
3 they really are plug in and start your cycle
This is only my opinion but other members might have better info

Nman · Apr 29, 2023

Let’s bump this
Imo live rock in the tank and then cycle . Best filter you will buy
I don’t have anything on the floor but if you like sand your choice
Cuc turbo snails are good workers on the ugly stage which you will go through
If it’s a small nano no need for skimmer in imo just small weekly water changes
Cycle your tank fully before thinking about a fish 1

Carter o51 · Apr 29, 2023

6 fish in a 15-20 is probably a little too many in most people’s opinion. Especially the ones listed. Think about some smaller gobies if you want to have more fish and ditch the chromis. I love my Red Sea max nano. All in 1, just add rock sand and a heater and you’re good to go

frye666 · Apr 30, 2023

Carter o51 said:
6 fish in a 15-20 is probably a little too many in most people’s opinion. Especially the ones listed. Think about some smaller gobies if you want to have more fish and ditch the chromis. I love my Red Sea max nano. All in 1, just add rock sand and a heater and you’re good to go

Yeah I thought about this later. The chromis love to fly. A small tank might not be a gret space for them.