20Gal SW tank - Aquarium Advice

nguyen27 · 10-26-2003, 12:15 PM

I got a spare 20gal/stand, I want to set up a new [acronym:9de4d52934="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:9de4d52934] tank, just reef, any sugguestion on what type of stuff I should get? And I also have a spare Penguin 125 to use, got 2 filters on my [acronym:9de4d52934="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:9de4d52934] tank (37gals) (HOT Magnum 250 and Fluval 204)
Thanks

fishfreek · 10-26-2003, 01:09 PM

Is this a 20Long or a 20High? If its going to be a reef tank your going to need LIGHTS LIGHTS LIGHTS.

What kinds of corals do you want to keep? The types of corals you want will goven what kind of lights we recommend.

I always avocate the [acronym:be1ef77c12="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:be1ef77c12] and [acronym:be1ef77c12="Live sand"]LS[/acronym:be1ef77c12] plus a decent skimmer for your filtration. Add to that some powerheads for proper circulation.

cleantank · 10-26-2003, 01:20 PM

I would also recommend that your [acronym:26d7cd1070="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:26d7cd1070] be up off your sand bed, maybe 1/2 to 3/4 of an
in. This will help circulation and debris control .

fishfreek · 10-26-2003, 03:08 PM

I just bury my rock down in the sand bed a few inches.

nguyen27 · 10-27-2003, 09:05 AM

Thanks for the info, I got a 30x12x10or12 (That probably 20long?) and I'm looking to keep some soft coral (They look good!) Or you guy can recommend type of coral that easy for beginner in [acronym:ba00803e2a="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:ba00803e2a]?
Thanks

fishfreek · 10-27-2003, 09:33 AM

For softies you can get by with less light than if you was going to do a [acronym:7cdf63492b="Small Polyped Stoney"]SPS[/acronym:7cdf63492b] tank. For a 20 long I would suggest a pair of 55W power compacts.

10-26-2003, 12:15 PM	#1
nguyen27 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Quincy, MA Posts: 198	20Gal SW tank I got a spare 20gal/stand, I want to set up a new [acronym:9de4d52934="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:9de4d52934] tank, just reef, any sugguestion on what type of stuff I should get? And I also have a spare Penguin 125 to use, got 2 filters on my [acronym:9de4d52934="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:9de4d52934] tank (37gals) (HOT Magnum 250 and Fluval 204) Thanks

10-26-2003, 01:09 PM	#2
fishfreek Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 14,037 Images: 82	Is this a 20Long or a 20High? If its going to be a reef tank your going to need LIGHTS LIGHTS LIGHTS. What kinds of corals do you want to keep? The types of corals you want will goven what kind of lights we recommend. I always avocate the [acronym:be1ef77c12="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:be1ef77c12] and [acronym:be1ef77c12="Live sand"]LS[/acronym:be1ef77c12] plus a decent skimmer for your filtration. Add to that some powerheads for proper circulation. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

10-26-2003, 03:08 PM	#4
fishfreek Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 14,037 Images: 82	I just bury my rock down in the sand bed a few inches. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

10-27-2003, 09:33 AM	#6
fishfreek Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 14,037 Images: 82	For softies you can get by with less light than if you was going to do a [acronym:7cdf63492b="Small Polyped Stoney"]SPS[/acronym:7cdf63492b] tank. For a 20 long I would suggest a pair of 55W power compacts. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

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10-26-2003, 01:20 PM	#3
cleantank Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Portland Or Posts: 32	I would also recommend that your [acronym:26d7cd1070="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:26d7cd1070] be up off your sand bed, maybe 1/2 to 3/4 of an in. This will help circulation and debris control .

10-27-2003, 09:05 AM	#5
nguyen27 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Quincy, MA Posts: 198	Thanks for the info, I got a 30x12x10or12 (That probably 20long?) and I'm looking to keep some soft coral (They look good!) Or you guy can recommend type of coral that easy for beginner in [acronym:ba00803e2a="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:ba00803e2a]? Thanks

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