Hello from UK

[littlestar]

Hi all! New here and new to salt water. I have taken on a nano tank that someone was going to shut down as they are moving abroad. I am very keen to learn and do my very best for this little tank. I would like to ask, what are the things you think I most need? I have a water test kit on my list as a must. The fish are eating frozen mysis in the evening and flakes in the morning.

I keep seeing vitamins advertised, but don’t want to waste money on things that aren’t necessarily needed.

Would anyone be kind enough to let me know the things I absolutely need now, to keep this little established tank thriving?

 

[revhtree]

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D

 

[Nano_Man]

Welcome to r2r you have definitely come to the best place. Enjoy

 

[RedReefer]

Welcome to R2R!!! Don’t buy into vitamins and chemical additives. Feed correctly, water changes, lighting, and flow.

 

[reneeL]

Keep it simple. Good saltwater. Filter and jets. Light. Do not over feed the tank.
The R2R guys are very helpful.

 

[edsbeaker]

Hello and welcome.
This is a great starting point to know what you need and what it does.

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is nowhere near simple. This task is going to take patience, a...

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After that, you can use the search engine to get answers or just ask! We are here to help!

 

[lewis19]

Welcome!! Enjoy the journey

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[littlestar]

Amazing! Thank you so much. Looking forward to this new hobby and learning as much as I can.

 

[ReefRookie22]

Welcome to R2R.
Where are you based in the UK? I'm Bristol. I have also only just started up my tank. Loads of helpful people on here.

 

[Doctorgori]

Trying to avoid snake oils and useless products eh?
Aren't we all LOL

WELCOME…good advice is to be had here!

 

[FrugalReeferJon]

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!! Focus on water quality, flow, lighting, and filtration.

 

[phillyb614]

 

[eggie]

Hi all! New here and new to salt water. I have taken on a nano tank that someone was going to shut down as they are moving abroad. I am very keen to learn and do my very best for this little tank. I would like to ask, what are the things you think I most need? I have a water test kit on my list as a must. The fish are eating frozen mysis in the evening and flakes in the morning.

I keep seeing vitamins advertised, but don’t want to waste money on things that aren’t necessarily needed.

Would anyone be kind enough to let me know the things I absolutely need now, to keep this little established tank thriving?

Welcome to Reef2Reef

Some of the most important things in reef keeping is water changes were you will need

Reverse Osmosis unit or a good water supplier
Reef Salt to mix for weekly to biweekly water changes
Refractometer for measuring Salinity
Carbon media and fresh filters should keep that nano very nice

 

[littlestar]

Welcome to R2R.
Where are you based in the UK? I'm Bristol. I have also only just started up my tank. Loads of helpful people on here.

Hi, thank you! I’m in Kent

 

[littlestar]

Welcome to Reef2Reef

Some of the most important things in reef keeping is water changes were you will need

Reverse Osmosis unit or a good water supplier
Reef Salt to mix for weekly to biweekly water changes
Refractometer for measuring Salinity
Carbon media and fresh filters should keep that nano very nice

Thank you!

I have all of those things except an RO unit- I have done one water change so far and used aerated tap water with tap safe. Is this ok

 

[Gman83]

Welcome!

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

Welcome to Reef2Reef !

 

[danreef55]