What will I need to do for maintnence for a 16 gallon reef tank?

[joeseeypuhn]

Hi,
I have. 55 gallon saltwater tank and I was wondering would the maintnence be any different for a 16 gallon reef tank.
Thank you in advance .

 

[Daniel@R2R]

Regular (weekly) water changes are super necessary in a nano. Other than that, I'd say it's the same.

 

[joeseeypuhn]

Ok thank you : )

 

[jaron]

Biocube 14 2 years old. Only test salinity and try to do weekly water changes.

 

[townjas]

I have a 5 gallon I try to do 2 small water changes a week

 

[seafansar]

Scrape the sides, weekly or bi-weekly WC's, and run some carbon is all I do on my nanos. Pretty easy!

 

[reggaedrummin]

The smaller your water volume, the quicker things are impacted by changes, equipment failure, negligence, and over stocking, so the smaller your tank, the more you need to monitor your water quality. Success in this hobby is accomplished by consistency and patience, so keep you water pristine and make adjustments gradually. As others have said, water changes are going to be an important part of your routine, and don't skimp on equipment. Nano tank does not necessarily = cheaper tank. Your lights, pumps, and filtration are just as important and just as expensive as for a bigger tank.

 

[rako1]

On my 14g cube I do 20-25% water change every week run K-1 and keep the skimmer clean It stays pretty stable

 

[alexp]

Filling ATO,Weekly WC I try to keep (20%NSW),.equipment once a month,filter sock change.I try to keep sensors and electrodes clean(every 2 weeks).
Keep my balling bottles full( a liter bicab soda every 2weeks,Calcium a liter every month).Keep prunning those sps...
And Feeding!
Thats all I do.

 

[joeseeypuhn]

Ty for the help : ). I think I can handle all the maintenance. I'll let you know when I start cycling it.

 

[reggaedrummin]

What are your plans for stocking?

 

[joeseeypuhn]

Mushroom coral, Mushroom coral and more Mushroom coral

 

[joeseeypuhn]

Hey does anyone know where I can get one of those battery powered/chargeable power strips( in case of a black out I wouldn't want anything to die).