Comments on: I might be getting a 30 gallon fish tank. Is it to small to start a salt water tank?

By: ArcAngel9008

ArcAngel9008 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:29:59 +0000

Do you plan on making it a reef tank or a FOWLR tank? If it is a reef tank then you will need all the proper chemicals, ex. calcium and carbonate. Also proper lighting is need to maintain corals. Do not get into salt water tanks unless you plan on spending a lot of money. Check out these videos of nano salt water tanks.

To get an idea of the amount you need to spend, i’ll post a link for supplies for a 10 gallon, then you can see for yourself how much it will cost you and make a wise decision on whether you want to go salt water or not. I have 2 nano tanks and it costs me a good piece of change to keep them running.
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Videos: http://www.nycoralfrags.com/apps/forums/topics/show/779445-required-supplies-for-a-10-gallon

By: poop R

poop R — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:11:59 +0000

It will work but saltwater tank are a butload of work.
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By: Johnka

Johnka — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:21:59 +0000

The smaller the harder to manage. If you're going with this tank start with only a couple of fish for a month or so before you get any more. good luck.
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By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:10:59 +0000

Not at all. I've used a 14 gallon BioCube to setup a small, three fish (and whatever invertebrates hatched out of the live rock I put in.
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By: jennifer s

jennifer s — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:03:59 +0000

that size is good for a small reef tank with maybe one or two reef fish. not much more.
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By: genny_678

genny_678 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:18:59 +0000

not as long as you don't put to many fish in it.
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By: Le Artiste

Le Artiste — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:39:59 +0000

I think if you're careful, that tank size wouldn't be an issue.
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By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:20:59 +0000

no
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