First saltwater tank

[Russelmartin55]

Ok so I have an empty 14 gallon that was used for freshwater fish and I'm
Thinking about making it a saltwater tank
Should I clean it out again because it was freshwater?
What should I stock it with?
I honestly have no idea about all this sorry that I didn't give you enough info . Just hoped you could help me get started

 

[huma-huma]

Just clean it out real good with warm water... No soaps/chemicals!!. In terms of stocking, being as to how its a 14g, stocking is gonna be a bit limited. Check out the nano fish sections of some online fishy stores. Inverts will also be a great choice

 

[Russelmartin55]

Awsome thanks

 

[Russelmartin55]

What would you stock it with

 

[huma-huma]

Me personally? Id go with a nano goby, possibly a mated pair of nano clown or perculas, then a few CUC.

 

[Nu-Nu the eel]

Percs can get big. Saw one today that was the size of the palm of my hand, clowns need bigger tanks anyways. Id get a small goby and maybe a cardinal fish and small blenny

 

[huma-huma]

Depends on the type of perc because some can get bigger... But a mated pair of nano percs woul do just fine. Now a maroon and yellow would be a bad choce lol

 

[Russelmartin55]

What are CUC

 

[Nu-Nu the eel]

Clean up crew. Snails, hermits, etc

 

[Russelmartin55]

Oh thanks

 

[Russelmartin55]

Anything else I could stock it with??

 

[Nu-Nu the eel]

3 small fish is max

 

[huma-huma]

3 small fish is max

Agree 100%

 

[Russelmartin55]

How many pounds of live rock/ sand should I get or should I get any

 

[huma-huma]

Atleast 14... Id try for 16-20 if its not too much. (thats live rock tht is) a for sand you can go with a much a you like

 

[Russelmartin55]

Thanks!!!! I thought about this but it's totally up for change. All are reef safe.
2 ocellaris clownfish
1 green clown goby

CUC
7 hermit crabs
2-3 snails(if any)
1-2 shrimp ( don't know what ones)suggestions??
1 porcelain anemone crab

In the future
1-2 bubble anemone
1-2 white sabae anemone

 

[Nu-Nu the eel]

I would not put a pair in a 14 gallon, they produce alot of waste and need more room

 

[Russelmartin55]

Ok, so could I put another fish in there . Is everything else good??

 

[Russelmartin55]

Maybe possibly another type of clown??

 

[Beengirl]

White banded possum wrasse are pretty and they're a dwarf wrasse, only get 2-2 1/2 inches. Red/ white would add a lot of color.