Lumiq nano tank

13-06-2013, 12:40 PM

Hi bros & sis,
I plan to use the smallest Lumqi nano tank to setup a nano marine tank consisting of small fishes, maybe about 3 pieces. Gravel filtration. Any comments, good or bad appreciated. Newbie here
TIA.

illumnae · 13-06-2013, 01:43 PM

The smaller the tank, the harder it is to keep water parameters in control. Undergravel filtration is also not generally used in marine tanks.

13-06-2013, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by illumnae

The smaller the tank, the harder it is to keep water parameters in control. Undergravel filtration is also not generally used in marine tanks.

Thanks for your input. Now looking at the OF nano marine tank 16L using back filter. Can I have a bare tank only with no sand or rocks? Keeping nemo probably.

sgslic · 13-06-2013, 03:24 PM

I've kept a pair of clown fishes in a IQ5...
np at all...

13-06-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sgslic

I've kept a pair of clown fishes in a IQ5...
np at all...

Sweet. That's my intent also, well maybe 3 for me.

EvolutionZ · 14-06-2013, 12:06 AM

get the biggest possible tank set. at least the 34L nano.. any smaller is really very cruel for the fishes..

14-06-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by EvolutionZ

get the biggest possible tank set. at least the 34L nano.. any smaller is really very cruel for the fishes..

Space. Best affordable. Shoe box apartment.

**KaLiB** · 14-06-2013, 01:44 PM

Not really a good idea to go for a completely bare tank without rocks or sand. In nature, marine fishes hide within the reef or the seabed. Keeping marine fish in a bare tank without sand or rocks is generally not advisable as it adds unnecessary stress to the fish.

You also forgo the benefits of having a sandbed and live rocks(assuming your buying live rocks). These help improve the aesthetics of the tank, provide shelter for the fish as well as perform biological filtration.

14-06-2013, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KaLiB

Not really a good idea to go for a completely bare tank without rocks or sand. In nature, marine fishes hide within the reef or the seabed. Keeping marine fish in a bare tank without sand or rocks is generally not advisable as it adds unnecessary stress to the fish.

You also forgo the benefits of having a sandbed and live rocks(assuming your buying live rocks). These help improve the aesthetics of the tank, provide shelter for the fish as well as perform biological filtration.

Thanks for your inputs. I will try with a sand bed and live rocks (not sure if it will still be alive without a chiller).

I just got a Rainbow nano tank, think the smallest one. Don't want a big tank, otherwise no longer call a nano or pico. Whole idea is small and cute to look at, though a challenge in maintaining water parameters.

Some newbie questions with marine tanks... compared to fresh water. I know I can get the answers from the web but your experiences is very much valued.

1. Do I still add anti-chlorine as per the fresh water requirements?
2. How do i increase the PH of the water to about 8.1-8.4 (nominal 7.0) ? Add coral chips, or sodium bicarbonate?
3. Can I still use the same BB stuff such as biozyme like in the freshwater?

TIA

Royston · 14-06-2013, 03:40 PM

2ft cube is still consider a nano tank in marine. Tried to keep a pico tank with those betta tank(0.5ft) only can keep clown & sexy shrimps the rest always up lorry very suddenly. Stick to IQ5 or OF 34liter tanks to be safe.

13-06-2013, 12:40 PM	#1
spgohjc Guest Posts: n/a	Lumiq nano tank Hi bros & sis, I plan to use the smallest Lumqi nano tank to setup a nano marine tank consisting of small fishes, maybe about 3 pieces. Gravel filtration. Any comments, good or bad appreciated. Newbie here TIA.

14-06-2013, 01:44 PM	#8
KaLiB Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 3,635	Not really a good idea to go for a completely bare tank without rocks or sand. In nature, marine fishes hide within the reef or the seabed. Keeping marine fish in a bare tank without sand or rocks is generally not advisable as it adds unnecessary stress to the fish. You also forgo the benefits of having a sandbed and live rocks(assuming your buying live rocks). These help improve the aesthetics of the tank, provide shelter for the fish as well as perform biological filtration. __________________ A fishtank is just like your computer. When your tank crash(OS crash), its time to cleanup(reformat hard drive) and setup(install OS) again and add new livestock(re-install software).

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13-06-2013, 01:43 PM	#2
illumnae Dragon Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,433	The smaller the tank, the harder it is to keep water parameters in control. Undergravel filtration is also not generally used in marine tanks.

13-06-2013, 03:24 PM	#4
sgslic Arofanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 282	I've kept a pair of clown fishes in a IQ5... np at all...

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EvolutionZ Endangered Dragon Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8,566	get the biggest possible tank set. at least the 34L nano.. any smaller is really very cruel for the fishes..

14-06-2013, 03:40 PM	#10
Royston Dragon Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 797	2ft cube is still consider a nano tank in marine. Tried to keep a pico tank with those betta tank(0.5ft) only can keep clown & sexy shrimps the rest always up lorry very suddenly. Stick to IQ5 or OF 34liter tanks to be safe.

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