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lcstorc · 01-08-2008, 05:59 PM

Welcome to RS!
Sounds like you are off to a great start with the research and going slow. Those are the two most important things. The other thing you will want to keep in mind with a small tank is that you need to monitor it closely. Things can go wrong very quickly with the smaller water volume.
I would go with a skimmer and a fuge if you can, but if you have to choose one I would go with the skimmer for sure. I love the AquaC but I don't know how you would run it on an Aquapod. I am almost positive the Saphire fits in the back chamber pretty well. I know that is what Caitrina has anyway.
The one other thing I always mention but you may already know is do not cycle with live fish. Use a piece of shrimp fromt he grocery store for your amonia source. Living through a cycle is very difficult on a fish and really any amonia source will do just fine.

01-08-2008, 05:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 22,525 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hi - starting new aquapod - how is my plan??? Welcome to RS! Sounds like you are off to a great start with the research and going slow. Those are the two most important things. The other thing you will want to keep in mind with a small tank is that you need to monitor it closely. Things can go wrong very quickly with the smaller water volume. I would go with a skimmer and a fuge if you can, but if you have to choose one I would go with the skimmer for sure. I love the AquaC but I don't know how you would run it on an Aquapod. I am almost positive the Saphire fits in the back chamber pretty well. I know that is what Caitrina has anyway. The one other thing I always mention but you may already know is do not cycle with live fish. Use a piece of shrimp fromt he grocery store for your amonia source. Living through a cycle is very difficult on a fish and really any amonia source will do just fine. __________________ Peace LYNN Quote for the day courtesy of Big Al Basically it comes down to this... You RUSH it.... you CRASH IT!! Original member of Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.