Completely new to the Saltwater world...

Kurage · 07/28/2007, 02:47 PM

Hi, my name is Meri and I've become a little addicted to watching my best friend create her own 3g jbj picotope kit. I've decided I wanted to do one but I'm at a little bit of a loss on what exactly I should start....

First things first.. I definitely need a tank and I'm stuck.

Petsolutions is having a great sale on the nanocube. I can get a 12 gallon nanocube which will give me lots of playroom and living space. I could get a fish or two (small clowns or something).

But... I kinda wanted something that could sit on my desk near my computer since I'm a writer and spend alot of time here... so I was thinking the 3g jpj picotope that she has... but then its' alot smaller...

eek.. i just have no clue

jc1of2 · 07/28/2007, 02:49 PM

The smaller the tank the more maintenance you have to do. Since the volume of water is smaller the fluctuations are greater. If you go with a nano get the largest one you have space for. Perhaps a 24g.

WaterKeeper · 07/28/2007, 02:52 PM

Hi Meri

To Reef Central

You might start off by reading The New Tank Thread. After learning the basics you can go to the Nano Reef forum for other ideas.

Sorry we don't have a Pico Reef forum as there owners tend to be nearly invisible.

Rue · 07/28/2007, 02:54 PM

...Red Sea Max...just locate it beside your desk...

Kurage · 07/28/2007, 02:56 PM

Thank you for the gracious welcome. I am now deeply immersed in your thread about new reef owners

markandkristen · 07/28/2007, 03:39 PM

yep waterkeeper is a awesome writer and he makes it fun

reeftexas · 07/28/2007, 03:44 PM

As we say.Welcome to the madness!! This Hobby is totaly addictive.Have Fun and be patient.

07/28/2007, 02:47 PM	#1
Kurage Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2	Completely new to the Saltwater world... Hi, my name is Meri and I've become a little addicted to watching my best friend create her own 3g jbj picotope kit. I've decided I wanted to do one but I'm at a little bit of a loss on what exactly I should start.... First things first.. I definitely need a tank and I'm stuck. Petsolutions is having a great sale on the nanocube. I can get a 12 gallon nanocube which will give me lots of playroom and living space. I could get a fish or two (small clowns or something). But... I kinda wanted something that could sit on my desk near my computer since I'm a writer and spend alot of time here... so I was thinking the 3g jpj picotope that she has... but then its' alot smaller... eek.. i just have no clue

07/28/2007, 02:52 PM	#3
WaterKeeper Bogus Information Expert Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 16,147	Hi Meri *To Reef Central* You might start off by reading The New Tank Thread. After learning the basics you can go to the Nano Reef forum for other ideas. Sorry we don't have a Pico Reef forum as there owners tend to be nearly invisible. __________________ "Leading the information hungry reefer down the road to starvation" Tom Current Tank Info: 130 Now out of service and a 29

07/28/2007, 02:54 PM	#4
Rue Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 938	...Red Sea Max...just locate it beside your desk... __________________ Authorized Pistol Shrimp/Goby Matchmaker... Current Tank Info: RSM 34g; 27g custom frag tank coming soon! FW: 25g community, 55g goldfish, 25l plakat

07/28/2007, 02:49 PM	#2
jc1of2 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 59	The smaller the tank the more maintenance you have to do. Since the volume of water is smaller the fluctuations are greater. If you go with a nano get the largest one you have space for. Perhaps a 24g.

07/28/2007, 02:56 PM	#5
Kurage Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2	Thank you for the gracious welcome. I am now deeply immersed in your thread about new reef owners

07/28/2007, 03:39 PM	#6
markandkristen Moved On Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Winterhaven, fl Posts: 4,081	yep waterkeeper is a awesome writer and he makes it fun

07/28/2007, 03:44 PM	#7
reeftexas Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: El Paso,Texas Posts: 833	As we say.Welcome to the madness!! This Hobby is totaly addictive.Have Fun and be patient.