20gal reef tank

[kyle_44]

Hey everyone. I'm new to saltwater tanks and just started my first one 2 weeks ago. At this point I have some trochus and blue hermits which both seem to be doing fine. Eventually planning on putting more along with some clownfish and some corals.

 

[_Drago_]

Hello and welcome to the forum! Not knowledgeable in saltwater, but hope whatever you're planning goes well

 

[bribo12]

Got any pics of the tank? Lighting specs? Filtration? More details on the whole system!

 

[kyle_44]

I am currently using a bak Pak bio filter and skimmer and a aqualight - s. Both seem to be working really well. Love the light. Also have a small powerhead and heater.

 

[kyle_44]

I just added 3 clownfish yesterday! They seem to be doing well. I fed them once and they were eating so that's a good sign. Looks like I got all juveniles so maybe I can get a breeding pair! Finger crossed.

 

[BigRedsReefs10]

You'll want to remove one, clowns need to be kept to 2 at most in this size tank or they'll eventually kill one off

 

[kyle_44]

.... good to know.

 

[bribo12]

All small clowns are juvenile males. As they grow there will be a bit of a dominance battle and the strongest one will continue growing and turn female becoming dominant. The male will stay smaller and become sub dominant.

 

[kyle_44]

Yeah I knew that I was just thinking that if you had one female and two males it wouldn't be that bad.

 

[bribo12]

In a large enough tank a clown harem can work but in such a small tank there isn't enough territory and the non paired up male gets singled out. You could get lucky and they could all co exist but I wouldn't count on it.

Plus with 3 fish you're close to stocked. Do you really only want 3 clowns?

 

[kyle_44]

Since this is my first tank, yes. My plan is to add a coral or two, like a Xenia, and learn from this tank. Once I get everything figured out I will probably move up to a larger tank.

 

[kyle_44]

Just wanna share this since I think it's so cool... I was watching my fish after work and unnoticed two of them together and one started shaking, like a seizure. Found it it was a show of submission but it was really cool to see.