My new 10 gallon nano softie tank

[Brew12]

The HOB filter will primarily just keep the water clear. Need to rinse filter media very frequently so i dont end up creating a nutrient pool. Are you perhaps suggesting it isn't at all necessary????????????

Absolutely not necessary. One of the most amazing 40g reef tanks I've seen had nothing but 2 power heads, a heater, and regular water changes. I only wish my system looked half as good as that one!

Should help keep heavy particulates out of the water, same as running a filter sock in a sump

But, this is a good reason to use one. They will remove particulate. It can also be an effective place to add media like GAC. So I would never suggest you shouldn't run one as long as you are running them for the right reasons.

 

[Sea Pickle]

Thks. I'm not getting a super expensive one anyway, it just needs to remove particulates.

 

[Flippers4pups]

Can't wait to see your tank!

 

[Sea Pickle]

You know, the answer to just about every problem in the aquarium hobby is a good ol' fashioned water change. Just can't beat fresh new water, I guess.

 

[Sea Pickle]

Ill get some pics up in a week or two once it's cycling.

 

[andrewkw]

I have a 10 gallon softy tank too. I use a little pico hob filter just so I can run a small filter to act like a filter sock and as an additional source of low flow.

 

[dbl]

Looking forward to watching this one come together.

 

[Sea Pickle]

me too. so excited!

 

[DSC reef]

Sounds like a fun build, looking forward to progress

 

[PDR]

My very first reef tank was a standard 10 gallon with a hob filter. Can’t wait to see what you do with it

 

[saltyhog]

I like your tastes in zoas! I had a purple fire fish in my 10 gallon. He got large enough that he looked out of place. I like the idea of a shrimp/goby pair! A yasha/red candy cane pistol would look great!

 

[hdsoftail1065]

A new nano build, I love nanos! Now this is exciting stuff! Following!!!

 

[davocean]

Sounds like you are off w/ a good plan and proper mind set, that's always a great start!

 

[Amateur Reefer]

Following this build! I already have a 14g nano, but I'm building out my 40g breeder now and anticipate leftovers that I can turn into a pico tank.

 

[SPR1968]

Sounds like a great build and following along!

And make sure you show us pictures of the rockwork for ‘our approval’! Lol

And we really needs pictures

 

[Sea Pickle]

I am waiting for the BRS Marco Rocks to ship.... ill keep you guys posted once it's running

 

[dantimdad]

I love Wyoming Whites!

I just got a pair from Sustainable Aquatics a couple weeks back. They are in my 18x18x11 nano for now.

 

[Sea Pickle]

Cool. I'm getting a juvenile from Cultivated Reef (See and Reef)