Starting 30l Marine

[techen]

Hey there, I have a 200l tropical tank but I was tempted to start a 30l marine tank. Now before anyone asks, No there will be no fish in this tank. I don't want the pressure.

So with that said, What do I need.

 

[Donya]

30L is heading close to pico territory (or is already into it by some people's standards), which is the most difficult you can get in terms of keeping things stable, although a 30L simple hermit or mantis tank is a very different and simpler beast than a 30L reef. So...what all inverts are you wanting to keep? It's easier to pick critters first and figure out equipment based on that than to try to go the other way.

 

[techen]

30L is heading close to pico territory (or is already into it by some people's standards), which is the most difficult you can get in terms of keeping things stable, although a 30L simple hermit or mantis tank is a very different and simpler beast than a 30L reef. So...what all inverts are you wanting to keep? It's easier to pick critters first and figure out equipment based on that than to try to go the other way.

Thanks for the reply Donya, I asked a few friends and they said marine for my 30L. As I said before, No fish. I want something nice, looks pretty and is easy to handle. Am honestly not that fussed about it.

 

[Helenwheels]

Seriously, and with all due respect, it is impossible to keep any type of marine tank if you are "not too fussed with it". They are by definition very high maintainance. Even if your goal was a tank just filled with SW and one mushroom you would need to keep your water parameters suitable for that life. If you do decide to go marine, fish are more forgiving than coral, both time and equipment-wise.

 

[techen]

Seriously, and with all due respect, it is impossible to keep any type of marine tank if you are "not too fussed with it". They are by definition very high maintainance. Even if your goal was a tank just filled with SW and one mushroom you would need to keep your water parameters suitable for that life. If you do decide to go marine, fish are more forgiving than coral, both time and equipment-wise.

Infact there not, The research I did made sure I didn't go down the fish route at such a small tank size

 

[Helenwheels]

Just be prepared to "fuss" with any marine set up you choose. It is a wonderful adjunct to your current setups.
What equipment do you have besides the tank?