Pictures of My 10gal nano, simple inexpensive set up!

I know how expensive keeping a reef tank can be, even a small one. Especially when it comes to buying the equipment. I have that exact problem. Wanting a reef but not having a lot of money. This is what I have set up and with great success thus far.



No skimmer, sump or refugium! Just a fluval 205 canister filter (kept really clean, only carbon media inside). This was the most expensive piece of equipment on here as I baught it brand new $120.
Powerhead (FREE)
Heater (FREE)
10gal tank (free)
Freshwater Canopy modified to support coral + Coralife mini compact flourescent 50/50 bulbs ( $50)

So all together on equipment I have spent only $170. Not bad at all. If I went with a way cheaper filter like a hang on back it probably would have only been about $80-$100.

15lbs of live rock
unsure of how much sand I have
2 oscellaris clown fish
7 margarita snails
5 hermit crabs
green striped mushrooms
blue/purple mushrooms
red mushrooms
kenya tree
purple zoos
eagle eye zoos
anthelia
devil's hand leather
2 frogspawn
Also have a good size chunk of Chaeto behind the live rock.

I've had great healthy growth on all coral! Just gotta keep up on my water changes! here are the pics to prove it

 

Nice!!!!!!!!

 

The cheap lighting I am using for my corals that works!

 

looks really good!

 

Very nice, Holly. Beautiful tank and corals. I love your Electric Blue hermit.

 

one of the best 10 gallons i have every seen. very nice! thanks for sharing

 

Free stuff is the best,you've done good with what you have.

 

It's a tank to be proud of, very nice.