[dr reefinski]

i noticed that there wasn't much advise given on the nano systems.does anyone have any advise or tips ?i'm wondering what would be the best type
of filtration,i would like to put a refugium on it but the design of the tank will
make that too difficult,any suggestions welcome.also since the tank is consideratly smaller does that mean the nitrogen cycle will be completed faster as well, i would think so ,but not sure. the tank is 12gal. with 2 27w pc's 1-daylight, 1-actinic,it has a little 4 chamber built in overflow in the back.
please help

[JohnnyVegas711]

A great nano resource is reef builders

[crazinezz978]

id say the best filtration is live rock and a skimmer...berlin method

although in small aquariums people tend to use powerfilters but i dont think they are as efficient as the live rock method..just my .02

[ry77]

I use a power filter on my ten gallon nano rated for a much larger tank than i have and it does an ok job along with my LR, but I just got my skimmer up and running and wow.. it made a huge difference, the water is so much cleaner and clearer, I def. recomend a skimmer if you set up a nano.. it's the way to go.

[glampka]

Most swap out the bioballs in the all-in-ones for LR rubble. Sapphire makes a skimmer that will fit in 1 of the chambers. All depends on what cube you have as to where to place it. You might have to move the return pump to another chamber to fit the skimmer in. Many rely on frequent water changes to handle the water quality issue.

[ry77]

I was doing the frequent water changes and my tank never had the insanely clear water it does now and it's way less maintaince and mixing. To me it's worth the skimmer to only do water changes once or twice a month. much simpler and uses less salt. just my opinion,
Ryan