Stuff I will need for a nano Tank

[Dennis-Pir]

As i've posted before i have a 20g that I want to set up for a SW tank.....

I am wondering if I am missing anything.......

HEATER 100W Jager Heater - 100 Watt
$37.99

Marineland Power Head 660
$28.99 X 2

Aragonite sand

Salt Mix

Hydrometer

and A SW test kit..

I've priced this out to be around 80$

Is this right or am I missing anything else..

I mean i know the fish...
And then possibly some live rock... just wondering if this is good?

 

[SALTY WATERS]

I would personally go with 2 heaters of smaller wattage on opposite sides of tank, instead of 1 heater. I always recommend this as a safety measure incase one of the heaters kicks the bucket you have less chance of a drastic temperature swing, as well it helps prevent hot/cold spots in the tank.

I'm not a fan of the Marineland power heads, I preffer the Zoo Med Power Sweeps as they have a rotating head that creates changing currents in the tank mimicing a more natural environment. (IMO)

And I'm sure all though I don't see listed, you have thought of lighting...?

LR should be a Definite and added once you stablize the temp, Ph and salinity

Other than that it looks like an okay start!

 

[Perfectblue]

The price for the heater and powerheads seem very overpriced imo as you can get them cheaper online.

I personally use Maxi-jet powerheads and they are best powerheads that I have used and they are reasonably priced also.

 

[Dennis-Pir]

Oh I'm from Canada as well, so that might be a reason things seemed overpriced.... but I mean the Canadian dollar isn't that bad yet...

 

[shwnicus]

I agree with Salty, I like the power sweeps a lot, creates a current effect, and the fish love to play in it. also, I'd consider live rock a necessity, not a probably. its the live rock that makes the nano possible even if you are only keeping fish (FOWLR). good luck!

 

[Lotus]

I believe a lot of people use a bucket with a powerhead and heater in it to mix their salt mix.