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Okay. I’ve been dreaming of a saltwater reef in my living room for a few years. And I know that a bigger tank is recommended for beginners, because the levels will be more “flexible” and easier to keep stable.
However. Everything needed for a big tank is pretty overwhelming. Plus, I have 3 freshwater tanks, which take up almost every available space in my house...
I have two 10g tanks laying around that I have no use for, so I have decided that I’ll just set one up as a reef!
Little long winded, but I’ve been looking on YouTube at different budget nano reefs, but much of the info is conflicting..
so my question:
What essentials will I need for a 10g reef? Will I need a protein skimmer, and do they make HOB skimmers? Best HOB filter? Best light? I’m not planning on going to crazy with the coral, so just low light varieties.
Any other tips are very much appreciated!
I’ve already got my RO/DI system, and my dry rock, which I plan on starting the deep clean process tomorrow (I bought them, soaked them in bleach water to clean them, then after the rinse, left them in the brute trash can, for about 6 months )
However. Everything needed for a big tank is pretty overwhelming. Plus, I have 3 freshwater tanks, which take up almost every available space in my house...
I have two 10g tanks laying around that I have no use for, so I have decided that I’ll just set one up as a reef!
Little long winded, but I’ve been looking on YouTube at different budget nano reefs, but much of the info is conflicting..
so my question:
What essentials will I need for a 10g reef? Will I need a protein skimmer, and do they make HOB skimmers? Best HOB filter? Best light? I’m not planning on going to crazy with the coral, so just low light varieties.
Any other tips are very much appreciated!
I’ve already got my RO/DI system, and my dry rock, which I plan on starting the deep clean process tomorrow (I bought them, soaked them in bleach water to clean them, then after the rinse, left them in the brute trash can, for about 6 months )