Wanting to start first tank! Need Help

[ChipmunkReef]

Hello I am new to the hobby. I have been in the freshwater hobby for about 3 years now and I want to get into the reef hobby. I am wanting to set up a 10 gallon nano reef tank. Are there any suggestions for all the equipment for the tank. Kinda on a budget. Thanks for the help.

 

[Rp8]

Welcome Aboard!

Depending on what type of freshwater tank, lights, and filters you had before you might be able to reuse some of the equipment. Reef tanks need quality light, flow and good filtration. try to find some used equipment( craigslist FB marketplace etc) This is a great site to browse for knowledge

 

[KingTideCorals]

So here are a couple things to hopefully help you out!!

First are some real cheap equipment pieces that I ran as a pico reef! I also made it into my QT set up a good thing to know in the hobby..


Secondly... here is something I would recommend to any new reefer! Hope you enjoy my channel! Welcome to the hobby!

 

[BackToTheReef]

Welcome!

I'm no help on Nanos but plenty of good reefers here with killer looking tanks!

 

[ChipmunkReef]

I was looking at getting a innovative marine fusion nuvo 10 and a reef breeder nano light would these items work for a softie and lps tank with some designer clowns.

 

[ChipmunkReef]

Also does anyone know of a good stand for a 10 gallon cube. Thank You

 

[Pistondog]

Hello I am new to the hobby. I have been in the freshwater hobby for about 3 years now and I want to get into the reef hobby. I am wanting to set up a 10 gallon nano reef tank. Are there any suggestions for all the equipment for the tank. Kinda on a budget. Thanks for the help.

Welcome chipmunk,
Many in your shoes.
Whats your budget?
We have a couple of marinecube 10.9s, $130

 

[ChipmunkReef]

My budget is around 950 once I get Christmas and birthday money. I am looking to have a reef glass skimmer and have marine pure block supplemented with algae barns 5280 copepods. I made a list of stuff and it was around 928 so I would be willing to maybe go to 1k if the conditions are right. The tank needs to be compatible with a media basket because I don’t want a filter sock because they are a lot of work plus I am going to have copepods and they will die in a filter sock. Thanks for the help.