Tank size for 1 lion fish.

JAYWARREN · 12/14/2009, 09:16 AM

How small of a nano can I go with for one dwarf lion fish and live rock only?

Tang Salad · 12/14/2009, 09:45 AM

It depends mainly on how often you'll be doing water changes. Lions are messy; the more water volume you have, the lazier you can be.

username in use · 12/14/2009, 09:54 AM

I dont think Id go smaller than a 29 for a fu-manchu.

JAYWARREN · 12/14/2009, 11:52 AM

ok lets say 25% weekly water changes with a nano skimmer. Is a 12g JBJ nanocube a workable size?

detroit_fan · 12/14/2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JAYWARREN

ok lets say 25% weekly water changes with a nano skimmer. Is a 12g JBJ nanocube a workable size?

no, way to small imo

JAYWARREN · 12/14/2009, 12:59 PM

ok thank you. Looks like 24/28 nanocube if I go with the lion. Was also thinking of looking at Finnex 30g or cadlights 22g. Can anyone tell me how good or bad is the filtration system on them?

detroit_fan · 12/14/2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JAYWARREN

ok thank you. Looks like 24/28 nanocube if I go with the lion. Was also thinking of looking at Finnex 30g or cadlights 22g. Can anyone tell me how good or bad is the filtration system on them?

I think those sizes are much better for a fish that size. Have you considered just getting a 29 gal and having it drilled with an overflow box installed? Then you can put a 10 gal sump/fuge under the 29. I did this and it was chaper than buying the nano. I had the 24gal aquapod and switched over to the 29 and love it. still a nice small tank but much more room compared to the nanos ans you can put better filtraton in the 10 gal sump. just a thought.

12/14/2009, 09:16 AM	#1
JAYWARREN Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 90	Tank size for 1 lion fish. How small of a nano can I go with for one dwarf lion fish and live rock only?

12/14/2009, 09:45 AM	#2
Tang Salad Algae skeptic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 78702 Posts: 3,098	It depends mainly on how often you'll be doing water changes. Lions are messy; the more water volume you have, the lazier you can be. __________________ Your algae is not special. Current Tank Info: TBD ADA 120-P SPS NLPS

12/14/2009, 09:54 AM	#3
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	I dont think Id go smaller than a 29 for a fu-manchu. __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

12/14/2009, 11:52 AM	#4
JAYWARREN Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 90	ok lets say 25% weekly water changes with a nano skimmer. Is a 12g JBJ nanocube a workable size?

12/14/2009, 12:59 PM	#6
JAYWARREN Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 90	ok thank you. Looks like 24/28 nanocube if I go with the lion. Was also thinking of looking at Finnex 30g or cadlights 22g. Can anyone tell me how good or bad is the filtration system on them?