My 1.2 Ft Nano

[cdckjn]

one question, how often you replace the water - every 2 week? how many %?

[chrisyew]

No skimmer, just a powerhead for circulation and a hang on filter.

Now they do have such nano skimmer like Fission skimmer;

But need to find a smaller size and power pump. Even 300L/hr seems too powerful leh.

[dreamzcape]

very interesting...how small is the skimmer though? cardinal, personally i think the loading is pretty maxed already for the 1.2...you're running HOB right? i currently run my 14 inch tank with just a HOB too....i think i calclated about 9 gallons, but using more livestock filtration than anything, i wash the filter pads pretty often....using my eheim liberty just as a mech filter. how's your water change regime gonna be?

btw i'm only having 2 false percs might possibly add 1 star fish and 1 shrimp lol

[chrisyew]

very interesting...how small is the skimmer though? cardinal, personally i think the loading is pretty maxed already for the 1.2...you're running HOB right? i currently run my 14 inch tank with just a HOB too....i think i calclated about 9 gallons, but using more livestock filtration than anything, i wash the filter pads pretty often....using my eheim liberty just as a mech filter. how's your water change regime gonna be?

btw i'm only having 2 false percs might possibly add 1 star fish and 1 shrimp lol

Guess it's about 6.5" high and 2" diameter.

[dreamzcape]

wow that really is pretty small wonder about the efficiency though...u tried finding reviews?

[FuEl]

If your dottyback looked any more yellow it could be mistaken for a new species... Banana dottyback.

[Cardinal Tetra]

Thank you for all the feedback. Ironically, I have not changed the water since I set up the tank about 1 month ago I think. Will do a water change after CNY when I'm less busy.

[dreamzcape]

yeah i think water change is a good idea especially for tanks of our specs...especially when we are not running skimmers or anything. all the best for your cute little tank for the new year!

[chrisyew]

wow that really is pretty small wonder about the efficiency though...u tried finding reviews?

The review and comments from users are mixed haha. Most having problems with the micro bubbles though.

[angmoh]

i think ur clown will create quite a heavy bioload. they are great eater.

u should try clown / yellow gobies

[Cardinal Tetra]

Thank you all for your feedback. One thing I'm really amazed is that I've not done a water change for 2 months and my tank is running without a skimmer... Everything seems fine!

Currently too busy argh... exams are next week.... Anyway I've been feeding my fishes once every 2 days with bits of flakes or frozen bloodworm. Will update more, stay tuned...

[bukitimah]

I envy you. How I wish I can do something like that. Hmmmm I will try it. What is the brand and model of your filter and pump?