I want to start a nano reef tank. Probably something in a 3Gallon tank that I can leave on my desk. A couple corals and maybe 1 or 2 tiny fish with some sand. But some things come into play as to whether or not I can start one.

1)I am complete NEWBY to saltwater setups. (I am willing to learn)
Can beginners maintain a nano reef tank? Are they more difficult to keep that bigger reef tanks?
2)I have a 150$ budget. That I cannot pass. Maybe I should buy a nano tank KIT.
Will i need expensive lighting(the light that comes with a kit is good enough?) and a water cooler for summer if I live in California?
3)I do not want to change the tank’s water every single week. (Every 2-3 weeks is fine)
Does a nano tank require more weekly maintenance than bigger tanks because of the smaller filter?

I know this is a lot to answer, but I would like to know these answers before I decide to spend my time doing research on saltwater setups.
I was thinking of getting something like this.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3730+9017+15493&pcatid=15493

I’m wondering the best coral for a 75 gallon reef setup. I’m wanting to try for a pretty peaceful tank. Any advice would be great. Thanks.

And also what is the smallest species of eel i can get to put in the tank.

I currently have just been able to add fish to my saltwater setup. It is a 55 gal and I plan on it being a fish and reef tank. What are some good fish that can be added with my two clowns and that will be coral safe?

i have a 40g and was woundering is it ok to used Reef rocks, real fossilized coral rocks in my fresh water setup? is it good or bad? i got about 4-5 small/medium size rocks.
they are new, what is the best way to prep them? i hear wash them good using tank water, rather than water from the faucet

Hello Aqua experts.

I have a 10 gallon tank, i’m going to turn it into a salt water tank here is the setup im thinking of having.

10lbs of Fiji cured live rocks
20lbs of fine live sand from fiji.
30watts lighting that is recommended for salt water tanks.

So do i have enough lighting for 30 watts and how many fish could i keep in my tank. I want a clown fish for sure and maybe some other if possible.

I’m planning on buying an All Glass Mega Flow 90 gallon 48*18*24 with a built-in overflow, as well as the sump to go with it. Has anyone ever tried this style and make of tank, and what do you think of it?

Thanks for your time!

Im am cycling a newly set up reef tank and for some reason brown algae is growing everywhere.l only have the lights on for 7hrs max.l have setup new tanks before and had brown algae before but not like this.help please!!!

Im thinking of trying out a 10 gallon mini reef aquarium. How much light will i need? Do they make high wattage lights to fit a 10 gallon tank?

I have a saltwater fish tank now for about a year and I want to change it to salt water fish tank with reefs as well. I have a 30 gl fish tank and I hope this is good to start. I don’t plan to have many fishes on it, more reefs and maybe one or two fishes.

Can someone help me with this task? Thank you
is it expensive