Hello from a Denver, CO noob.
I have a 10 gal nano tank that I started in May of this year. I've always had a freshwater tank but wanted a saltwater one. I live in an apartment and weight of a bigger tank and space to put it were my deciding factors on the nano.
I have sand substrate with live rock and only artificial decor. My inhabitants are 2 zebra clowns, 1 dwarf blue angel, 1 turbo snail and 1 arrow crab. I've managed to keep them alive and well but want to do more with live plants, coral or algae.
I've done a lot of research but at 72 yo, my brain is fried from reading so much that, quite honestly, contradicts itself. So, I'm hoping to get some help with my questions. Do I need to get an RO/DI system? Do I need a protein skimmer? What would work best for a live plant, coral or algae? Thank you.
I have a 10 gal nano tank that I started in May of this year. I've always had a freshwater tank but wanted a saltwater one. I live in an apartment and weight of a bigger tank and space to put it were my deciding factors on the nano.
I have sand substrate with live rock and only artificial decor. My inhabitants are 2 zebra clowns, 1 dwarf blue angel, 1 turbo snail and 1 arrow crab. I've managed to keep them alive and well but want to do more with live plants, coral or algae.
I've done a lot of research but at 72 yo, my brain is fried from reading so much that, quite honestly, contradicts itself. So, I'm hoping to get some help with my questions. Do I need to get an RO/DI system? Do I need a protein skimmer? What would work best for a live plant, coral or algae? Thank you.