InstantForum.NET v4.1.2FishChannel Forumshttp://www.aquariumfish.com/aquariumfish/board/forums@bowtieinc.comThu, 08 Jan 2009 04:18:31 GMT20http://www.aquariumfish.com/aquariumfish/board/Topic157637-25-1.aspx10 gallons will certainly be better the 1 gallon.<br><br>10-15 pounds of live rock which will also serve as your main biological filter.<br><br>For substrate I prefer sand and I do about 1 to 1.5 pounds per gallon. I buy dead sand as its cheaper then live sand, and dead sand will come alive from the live rock.<br><br>As for fish, you will want small ones and there is a fair amount suitable for Nano Tanks.<br><br>A small clean up crew is good to have as well, 5-6 hermits and 3-4 snails is my preference for that size tank, but I stock my clean up crew on the smaller side so their food sources don't get depleted.<br><br>Depending on the type of lighting you have, you may also be able to include corals if you want a true reef tank.<br><br>Other things you need at the least is a hydrometer, heater, thermometer, salt mix, and a source of RO water as tap water isn't good to use in SW. Also 1-2 power heads for water flow/circulation. I use the Korallia brand myself.<br><br>I'd also include a protein skimmer, there are some good nano sized ones now.<br><br>Take it slow. Slower the better in saltwater, I still haven't added fish to my 3 month old 40 gallon.<br><br>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:55:46 GMTjsmith11618http://www.aquariumfish.com/aquariumfish/board/Topic157637-25-1.aspxI also have 10-gallon and the same goes for this one as what I said about the 1-gallon.Thanks! Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:01:51 GMTJW