Starting new 4gal reef

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Just starting my 4 gallon reef, i have some leds on the way so i can make a better light. I am open to suggestions on any thing for the tank. this is my first small tank and if anyone has any tips or tricks i would be glad to listen.
 

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Very cool little tank. What are you planning to stock it with? Ive started a build with a similar volume to yours.
 

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biggest issue i have ran into with smaller tanks is water evaporation
make you keep an eye on your water lever so you dont get crazy swings
 
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i was wanting some opinions on what i should put in there. I am also going to take my light apart and put 10000K leds and some 420nm leds. i will take pics and post.
 

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Looks great!! Thanks for sharing!
 
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The tank is going good finally getting some stuff in it. I just have two hermits. And some zoos and a mushroom. I did end up just buying a better light. I will post some new pics soon.
Thanks for everyone's help.


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Be religious with your water changes! I have a 3 gal running now and change water 2x a week to keep levels down.
 

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Be religious with your water changes! I have a 3 gal running now and change water 2x a week to keep levels down.

+1 on this best advice for a nano.

i would recommend having less rock as you would be adding more rock with every frag you bring in . beleive me i have a 2.5g and ended up taking rock out because looked too full after adding a couple of pieces. but so far looks good looking forward for pics.
 

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Looks great!
 
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They are cool looking but a big pain in the ***. Keeping everything right takes a lot of time. I can't complain too much I have less than $150 for everything including the corals that didn't make it.


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