Probably a worn out question

[wolfsbettas]

I was looking around at the threads and really couldnt find my question.. What can I put in a 12 gallon eclipse? Also is there anything else I need for filtration other then the filter is has...Thanks Shaz

 

[djpj001]

Check out nano tanks on the web- that should give you an idea. My brother has a 6 gallon nano tank with a pc lighting system. He has in it live rock, a deep sand bed, numerous mushrooms, a clown fish, a watchman goby, and a garden eel. After two months everything died, Nitrates and salinity was the cause. When dealing with such a small water volume, fluctuations in the system are more drastic in smaller tanks. In a larger tank you have more room for error. If i would to setup a nano tank I would mostly make it into in invert tank (you have lotsof options when it comes to inverts), and I wouldn't put more than 2 fishes in there - the more fish the more nitrates. You should try to do some research on nanotanks.

Good luck

 

[wolfsbettas]

That makes sence.. same thing in fresh water tanks bigger is better.. more fish more nitrates. The live rock looks nice, and the crabs are really cool to watch. I think an invert tank would be neat... Mother loves turbo snails but wants to eventually when we have gotten not so noob at this... to get a green mandarin dragonett. I will go read on nano tanks now thanks for the tip!! Shaz

 

[ReefWannabe]

look for a pistol shrimp/ goby pair. that would be fun. then go coral.