ilostnemo
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55g
55g. I consider it a starter tank for sw
Thanks for all the advice and support. Just waiting on the IRS to finally get the check to me and then I will begin the project. I am thinking I'll go with the 20Glong still as it will fit the new budget (apparently wood flooring is fantastic for resale value so I no longer have the $1000 I thought I would) I still will have around $600 and will be able to start the tank and get it cycled. By then (I assume a month to get everything together and start the cycling process) I will have saved more money and will be able to think about the fish I would want in the tank. I'm thinking 2 Ocellaris clownfish, maybe a damsel or two I'm not sure yet as that is the last thing I want to research because it will only add to the frustration at not having the tank set up yet. However, I am willing to look at and research any livestock suggestions...
Maintenance actually goes down somewhat after everything stabilizes on bigger tanks compared to smaller tanks, more room for common mistakes, less frequent water testing, etc... As long as you buy salt in bulk you are fine. The light would cost the same as if he had gone with a 55g, as I said, basically the same dimensions.
Your Sundial is actually a higher end T5 HO model.
Agree with the live sand and base rock part.