3-5g nano tank

[squirt_12]

ok.....so well how much would it cost me to set up a 3-5g nano tank????
Also what would i beable to put into it???

I am trying to convince my parents to let me set up a saltwater but i need to know numbers so i can talk it through with them. lol.

Also how long would i have to let it run before i can start adding fish??

[cocoa_pleco]

let it run and cycle like a regular FW tank. costs, beside the tank and filters, are-

bag of salt- $20
substrate- 20$
live rock- $40
good lighting for corals- $50

[squirt_12]

well if i was allowed to do this then what would i beable to put into it????

[cocoa_pleco]

a single clown fish and a clown goby works (what mine has, the goby was in the 20g but got attacked). otherwise, a small damsel works too

[squirt_12]

ok...thanks cocoa.
Hopefully i can sweettalk my parents into letting me get a tank. i would probably go for the 5g if i am allowed. Thanks so much.

[zackish]

ok...thanks cocoa.
Hopefully i can sweettalk my parents into letting me get a tank. i would probably go for the 5g if i am allowed. Thanks so much.

Go for a 10...5 is DANG small. I am in the process of setting up my 10 gallon reef in my dorm as we speak. Got all the equipment this weekend for less than $80. Just need sand and LR.

[squirt_12]

holly that is cheap. But if i can find everything that cheap for a 10g then i will do i 10g if i am allowed though. Dam i hope that i am allowed. lol.

[Drumachine09]

I would not do a five gallon, simply because in that small of a tank, if you arent constantly on top of your specific gravity, things could go south really fast.

Opt for a 10. Slightly better stocking options.

I wouldnt do anything besides shrimp in a 5. DEFINATLY not a damsel.

Stick to shrimp and other inverts. One of the ladys at the LFS has a 4 gallon tank with just inverts and its VERY active looking.

[squirt_12]

ok....well if i were to do a 10g what would my options be for stocking it??? Like i want really really colourful fish. lol. (greedy)

[Drumachine09]

Id say,

1x, MAYBE 2x clown fish
1x clown goby

With assorted invertabrates.