| Q: Why is owning a
nano-reef such an important responsibility? |
| A: Everything in a nano
reef is living. A nano reef is teeming with marine life. It is
important to keep everything in it healthy and alive. |
| Q: Should I have
invertebrates? |
| A: Yes! They help clean up
the tank |
| Q: Should I have
fish? |
| A: Of course! Fish are
good for eating algae, and keeping it realistic. But you shouldn't
have too many, and they shouldn't be too messy. |
| Q: What is
"fragging?" |
| A: Fragging, is getting
fragments of coral. That's why, after you have finished fragging,
you are left with a frag, or fragment. |
| Q: What is a standard
sized tank for a beginning reef builder? |
| A: Any where around ten
gallons. That way, it's not to big, not too small, and it supports a
sufficient number of marine life. |
| Q: Why is it important to
top off your water everyday? |
| A: It is important because
you need to maintain salinity, and topping off your water will keep
the level of salinity balanced. |
| Q: What does it mean to
"top off" your water? |
| A: It means to make
sure that your water is at the same level everyday. If it is not,
you need to add enough water so that it is. |
| Q: Why do you need a
skimmer, a blower, and a heater? |
| A: It helps maintain the
waters cleanliness, and safety. |
| Q: Why
do you need to use a hydrometer? |
| A: To
measure specific gravities in your tank. |
| Q:
What is an "invert?" |
| A:
It's just a shortened up from of the word,
invertebrate, meaning spineless
animal. |