Nano Reefs

[lucidblue]

Anyone have nano reefs? After my dive trip to Cozumel I decided I missed having an aquarium (used to have cichlids). When I started looking into saltwater, I found myself in a whole sub-culture of nano-reef and reef hobbyists. I can't believe how many forums exist for this hobby.

I think it would be a lot of fun to create my own little reef. I'd love to have an underwater world in my house. I have loads of research to do yet and surprise surprise... it's another expensive activity/hobby. Why can't I pick anything cheap?

[the gooch]

I would love to have one but I hear they are a lot of maintenance and can get pretty pricey.

[Black-Gorrilla]

had a 72 gal. bow front tank. 75lbs. of fiji flat rock, tons of soft corals.
i miss looking at that thing. it was so preety.
it does get very costly, chems. for corals, lighting, replacement parts etc.
but it is missed.

[loudgonzo]

My only aquarium was about 20 years ago, it was a small round looking bowl with pebbles on the bottom and no filter. Had 2 goldfish, and I had to change the water every 2 or 3 days. I sure do not miss it.

[the gooch]

Originally Posted by loudgonzo

My only aquarium was about 20 years ago, it was a small round looking bowl with pebbles on the bottom and no filter. Had 2 goldfish, and I had to change the water every 2 or 3 days. I sure do not miss it.

I had the same thing growing up. The novelty lasted about two weeks for me and then little Butch and Charlie had to take a trip down the city pipes.

[tx.lakerat]

I've had tanks on and off... and yes they are pretty... they are ALOT of work and the costs can add up very quickly..

[WaterRat]

I've got a JBJ 12 gallon nano and it's not too hard to take care of. However I have had to battle bouts of hair algea. It's pretty sweet though. Right now I have a clown, cleaner shrimp, neon blue goby, torch coral, candy cane coral, green star polyps and a healthy clean up crew of snails.

Ron

[JahJahwarrior]

Ever seen the picture of the 2nd stage freeflowing just a tad, hung in a fish tank? The caption was something like "Well the fish sure love my 40% nitrox!" Nifty way to put oxygen in the water without a filter system.


I had a boss who supposedly had a very nice salt water fish tank. I could see myself having one one day, but it would be elaborate and ornate....it would be huge, and in an unusual shape or something....but that's only if I get rich somehow......if I don't get rich, I'll have to settle with a ghetto rigged hot tub in the back of my truck. Not sure which would be more impressive to the gal's.....

[Foo2]

Originally Posted by JahJahwarrior

if I don't get rich, I'll have to settle with a ghetto rigged hot tub in the back of my truck. Not sure which would be more impressive to the gal's.....

I know that I would be impressed with a ghetto rigged hot tub! I wouldn't be able to keep my hands off of you!

Foo2

[JahJahwarrior]

Originally Posted by Foo2

I know that I would be impressed with a ghetto rigged hot tub! I wouldn't be able to keep my hands off of you!

Foo2

Leaf springs won't handle it right now, but it's in the back of my mind What if we make it a salt water hot tub, toss in Nemo and call it even?