Fluval Spec 5g Crustacean tank

[11purewater]

Very nice!I have the same tank on my desk

[NanoMel]

Thank you! It's an awesome little tank and oh so quiet! We call it cat TV in our house our two black cats adore the fishtank.

[somewherebeyondthesea]

I've got a 5 G spec as well!

I currently have:

1 pulsating xenia
GSP
Birdsnest
Crocea Clam (really small one)
Frogspawn
Ricordias
Mushrooms
2 hermits
2 turbos
1 nassarius
1 clown goby
1peppermint shrimp

note! ---> i use supplemental feeding for my clam and SPS
I also added additional lighting for my SPS coral!


Happy Reefing!

[NanoMel]

This is So neat! Not many people have a fluval spec in my area (that i know of) set up with salt tank. It sounds like you have some lovely things in your tank how long has it been running for?

[somewherebeyondthesea]

Originally Posted by NanoMel

This is So neat! Not many people have a fluval spec in my area (that i know of) set up with salt tank. It sounds like you have some lovely things in your tank how long has it been running for?

It's been running since christmas, but the rock, water, and half the critters were all from a larger tank (hence cycle time was shortened).

Most people are afraid of nano and pico tanks, but the reality is if you pay close attention to params and weekly water changes you should have little to no issues IMO.

[fishoholic]

I love little tanks! I have a 2.5g that is my favourite tank to maintain in my house, admittedly because water changes and cleaning are super easy to keep up with

That is crazy with the sexy shrimp! I've never seen that before. I have 2 and now I'm curious if mine are the same way and I've just never noticed, I will have to make a mental note and check in the morning. I also love the pom pom crabs, they're so cute!

[NanoMel]

Very odd right?! I havent been able to find any information on it so i thought i would try here and see if anyone had seen it happen before. They are only blue for about 3 minutes after the lights go on then they quickly change to blue. They are happy, eating exploring all the time and it happens to all of them so hopefully its nothing bad.

Yes the pom pom crabs are my pride and joy! I LOVE them, i cant wait to have a second nano tank with a pair of porcelain crabs they are my second -very close- favorite crab.