So some of you know I live in Northern Minnesota, and the nearest LFS for me is over two hours away, and in the next state over. So I was going through some threads and since I'm in a nano craze right now (I have nine right now, I need help), I really, really wanted to see if I could put together an affordable reef tank that would be similar to one of the many nano in a box systems that are out there. So long story short, the Walmart Reef tank is born.
Picked up the tank, filter, heater for $70. I'll need the lights, rock and substrate, and finally the salt. My goal is to be as close to 150$ as I can (before livestock), and then keep the tank up for a year, documenting everything as I go.
Why Walmart? It is the nearest place to me that has 10 gallon tanks (Petsmart is over an hour away), and they are the most affordable (same tank at Petsmart is double in price). It is 25 minutes away from me, so that is the my "lfs" if you will.
Anyway, since I've been reefkeeping since 1991, I figure this is great back to basics approach that might help some of the folks who are just getting started. And since we are in the age of youtube - here is part one:
Ordering lights and rock / substrate tonight, and once that comes in, it's start the cycle time! Looking for suggestions on fish / corals too btw!
Picked up the tank, filter, heater for $70. I'll need the lights, rock and substrate, and finally the salt. My goal is to be as close to 150$ as I can (before livestock), and then keep the tank up for a year, documenting everything as I go.
Why Walmart? It is the nearest place to me that has 10 gallon tanks (Petsmart is over an hour away), and they are the most affordable (same tank at Petsmart is double in price). It is 25 minutes away from me, so that is the my "lfs" if you will.
Anyway, since I've been reefkeeping since 1991, I figure this is great back to basics approach that might help some of the folks who are just getting started. And since we are in the age of youtube - here is part one:
Ordering lights and rock / substrate tonight, and once that comes in, it's start the cycle time! Looking for suggestions on fish / corals too btw!