How hard is it to maintain a tank like this. I would like rocks and clown fish?
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with the proper amount of live rock it was simple to maintain. I did do an upgrade to the lighting hood converting to LEDs. besides for changing the mechanical filter and glass cleaning it ran itself.biocube 2925 pounds live rock3 percula clownsreef cleaner kit from foster and smith1 Atlantic anemonegood luck and have fun
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Hi Kathy, As a FOWLR ( fish only with live rock) tank it will be extremely easy to maintain. ( Ive got the same with corals and an anemone and they're great!). I would recommend the protein skimmer and marine test kit with this.
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I really enjoy this tank. I like the all-in-one feature. It does run a little hot and I have to keep the back open, but it's summer and I hope that won't be continued into the winter. I took out the BioBalls and am using a media basket with carbon, floss and Purigen. I also have chaeto in the back as well. You can find a lot of information on the salt water forums. There are plenty of them and good advice with most. But for a clown and rocks it would be a good size. Being a smaller tank you will need to keep up with water changes as well. I hope this helps. Good luck.
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Hi Kathy, This a great tank but it runs HOT. When I first set up the tank the temp was 82 F. This is too hot for fish. I added a Coralife chiller ($500) and now the temp can be controlled at 78 F. This is the only drawback I have found with the system. I have two power heads to improve circulation and the fish (1 clown and 1 coral beauty) seem to enjoy the extra current. I purchased my rock and substrate from Tampa Bay Salt Water (liverock@tbsaltwater.com). They use their web site for all correspondence and their product and support is first rate. I hope this helps in your decision process. Hi Kathy, This a great tank but it runs HOT. When I first set up the tank the temp was 82 F. This is too hot for fish. I added a Coralife chiller ($500) and now the temp can be controlled at 78 F. This is the only drawback I have found with the system. I have two power heads to improve circulation and the fish (1 clown and 1 coral beauty) seem to enjoy the extra current. I purchased my rock and substrate from Tampa Bay Salt Water (liverock@tbsaltwater.com). They use their web site for all correspondence and their product and support is first rate. I hope this helps in your decision... » Read More Hi Kathy, This a great tank but it runs HOT. When I first set up the tank the temp was 82 F. This is too hot for fish. I added a Coralife chiller ($500) and now the temp can be controlled at 78 F. This is the only drawback I have found with the system. I have two power heads to improve circulation and the fish (1 clown and 1 coral beauty) seem to enjoy the extra current. I purchased my rock and substrate from Tampa Bay Salt Water (liverock@tbsaltwater.com). They use their web site for all correspondence and their product and support is first rate. I hope this helps in your decision process. « Show Less
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I would recommend a long(also known as natural) medium sized terrarium. But eventually you'll need something much bigger :)
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The sand, when wet, turns heavy, almost like clay, which is good for sandboxes to make castles, etc., but, I wouldn't use it in an aquarium as it might mess up the filters and it might cause a problem to clean the bottom of the tank. I think that you would be safer and happier with colored gravel. Happy fishing. +JMJ+
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Not if you plan on a reef tank with stony corals. For a great deal more check out my publication, www.advancedaquarist.com
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You'll need at least 2 medium size or better 2 large size stones. I have a 10 gallon tank and 1 medium size stone works fine.
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You would need a stronger lite for a tank that size of you wish to have corals . Fish only might be ok
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We purchased this tank for our daughter for Christmas and then got her a beta which she has named sapphire. Sapphire seems very happy and to have plenty of room. My husband would like to get her a snail also and he has previous experience with fish (I have none) so I would imagine there is room for both. I am unsure about the dwarf frog although could ask my husband what he thinks. I hope this was helpful and that you have good luck with whatever you decide to do.
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I use regular gravel from LFS. Small size rocks. I have a live plant surrounded by Java moss in center box and water wisteria in corner. I did by the cover as tank is very full when in max fill. Does need topping off every third or so. I have a betta and 4 endler males in mine plus nerite snail. Took a while to get it cycled but now very stable and attractive!
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Ashley, I would highly discourage introducing Assissin or any other snail into your tank. They will reproduce like crazy and soon you will be overrun with snails. I speak from personal experience. They don't clean the tank at all. I would suggest two or three small variety of Corey Catfish. They will do a great job of cleaning.
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Yes you can, but it would be much cheaper (and easier) to go another route. Kandace hit the nail on the head. Although this aquarium is pretty, it is a huge pain in the butt to do any sort of maintenance in, so it also has that going for it as well.
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Just get one and try it out. I believe the tank will be more than good enough for your tank.
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Depends on the type of coral and rockwork. I have set a full power in a 56 gallon (almost a cube) tank and my sps are doing just fine.
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Java fern, Java moss and any type of Anubis will do fine in there. The tank has plenty of ligt it's just small for some species of plants.
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Yes you can. In fact, that's what I did for my aquarium. I used to have half an inch of rocks gravel. Then I bought eco-complete and replaced the old gravel with 2 inches of eco-complete now. I have tropical fish in the aquarium while changing my gravel to eco-complete and fortunately none of them died.But you shouldn't change all of your gravel at the same time as this might disrupt the biological system. It will also put the fish in much stress. I suggest changing 25% of gravel per week and you should completely change your gravel with a month. I would also monitor the pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and water hardness during the gravel change and address it if any issues rise.Good luck and hope this helps! Yes you can. In fact, that's what I did for my aquarium. I used to have half an inch of rocks gravel. Then I bought eco-complete and replaced the old gravel with 2 inches of eco-complete now. I have tropical fish in the aquarium while changing my gravel to eco-complete and fortunately none of them died.But you shouldn't change all of your gravel at the same time as this might disrupt the biological system. It will also put the fish in much stress. I suggest changing 25% of gravel per week and you should completely change your gravel with a month. I would also monitor the pH,... » Read More Yes you can. In fact, that's what I did for my aquarium. I used to have half an inch of rocks gravel. Then I bought eco-complete and replaced the old gravel with 2 inches of eco-complete now. I have tropical fish in the aquarium while changing my gravel to eco-complete and fortunately none of them died.But you shouldn't change all of your gravel at the same time as this might disrupt the biological system. It will also put the fish in much stress. I suggest changing 25% of gravel per week and you should completely change your gravel with a month. I would also monitor the pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and water hardness during the gravel change and address it if any issues rise.Good luck and hope this helps! « Show Less
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Is this a freshwater or saltwater tank? How many do you plan on having in this tank? Where are you placing this in tank?
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I believe it would look fine in a ten gallon tank. I have mine in a seven gallon tank. Initially I installed it along the back wall in a straight line, basically to observe it for a few days. The LEDS can be quite bright if you look at them directly with nothing to defuse the light. I then moved it to the bottom of the back wall and placed artificial plants and 4" castles near and over the lights. My tank now looks magical at night. I placed the small castles directly over a LED light. The plants defuse the light and the bubbles are tiny sparkles floating up through the leaves. I had to drill small holes in the tops of the castles to allow the bubbles to escape. In the day time the castles have a barely noticeable blue glow and wonderful bluish smoke bubbles rising out of the chimney. At night the castles become magically inner lit with a blue glow and the bubbles from the chimney create an intriguing blue "smoke" stream reaching towards the sky. My fish, mollies, tetras, and fancy guppies, appear to like it also. I never noticed them going in and out of the castles before I lit them up. Now they travel in and out of the castles all the time.
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Yes...These critters are really cute, my daughter has bonded with them. Believe it or not, they have personality and are a lot of fun to watch!! Initially, they were petrified in their new home, but are very comfortable now. They can sometimes be aggressive with any bottom/slow moving dwellers. One of mine is much calmer than the other, so again, it's a chance you're taking. If you decide to put them in the same tank, be sure that it's very heavily planted so that both have plenty of places to hide. Good luck and happy holidays!