2007-03-12 07:52:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Not at all. 20 gal or 30 gal is fine for a starter in salt water. No more work than a 55. Have any idea what you are looking to put into it?
Having owned salt water (and fresh water ) for many years, there is no difference with difficulty and once you get it going....you will find it is easier than fresh water. SERIOUSLY. A nano tank and a nano reef is any home aquarium reef tank. Since most are 200 gal. or less. No offence here but do not allow those who do not have salt tanks to talk you out of them.
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2007-03-12 15:19:26 · answer #1 · answered by danielle Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not too small, but it will be a lot more work.
Saltwater tanks that are under the recommended minimum size (around 40 gallons) are commonly refered to as "nano tanks" (pico tanks are under 5 gallons).
If you have experience in salt water, then by all means give it a try, but know that you will have to remain very alert and do frequent water tests, tidy-ups and water top-ups to keep the tank healthy.
So, no, it's by no means impossible, but you'll just have to keep a closer eye on it because the margin for error is much smaller than that of a larger tank.
2007-03-12 15:09:27 · answer #2 · answered by Zoe 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The smaller the tank the harder it is to keep up with it. I currently have a 55 gallon and people think that it's too small. I started off with 20 gal freshwater, then switched it to a saltwater to test it out, then upgraded to the 55gal. If you choose to stay with the 20gal, then you really need to stay on top of the chemicals. They stray a lot faster the smaller the tank you have. It could work and can look great, but more time is involved. A 1gal saltwater tank would never work.
2007-03-12 15:11:03 · answer #3 · answered by jdecorse25 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The more water you have, The easier it will be ON YOU(and maybe your animals).
BUT YA for sure you can do a very nice 20gal (nano tank)
My wife wanted a 15 gal nano tank for Seahorses but I won't not go under a 29gal kit and I am actually trying to get a Used TALL tank around 55gal.(if possable)
2007-03-12 15:34:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope. I've actually seen a FANTASTIC salt water tank which was a tabletop 1 gallon tank. It's a little tougher to keep, because if it's going to "crash" due to protein or chemical buildup, it can do so quite rapidly and decimate your fish population.
If you're an experienced fish keeper, though, you should be able to handle it easily.
Good luck. I sure miss my saltwater setup.
2007-03-12 15:01:08 · answer #5 · answered by mom2trinityj 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
20 is good.
30 is better.
A one gallon set up would never work.
2007-03-12 15:03:55 · answer #6 · answered by Barrett G 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋