xwake4lifex
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Hey guys. I used to be a member on here quite a while back, but I don't remember any of my login information and I'm sure the email it was attached to was cancelled. Any who, I'm certainly no stranger to keeping fresh water fish. I used to have a 20 gallon and 60 gallon running, but I moved back to CA for college and they're still at home with my parents. My mom will be bringing my brother to visit in a week or 2 so I'm having her bring my 20 gallon and stand. I've been reading up on here a little (articles, FAQs, etc.) and am trying to learn all I can about keeping a nano reef. I kinda wanna see if I've got this idea straight:
20 G (high) tank - okay size?
live sand
live rock
sea water
Then I cycle it like a normal FW tank? What kind of lighting should I be looking for? At first I'll just have some fish and little critters, but would like to get some corals or anemone in the soon future when the tank is more matured. I used to buy some of my stuff from this website: Fish Supplies Here!
So if someone could link a recommended light fixture or bulbs that would be appreciated.
As for fish I think I'm safe on that. I just want to figure out what kinds of corals, etc could work in the tank. I'm looking for something that isn't going to require constant doses of additives and such.
One more thing, with all that live rock/sand I don't need a mechanical filter? Basically just the powerhead (or 2?), heater, and the lighting?
Any critters you think I should get would be appreciated. Something with some personality
20 G (high) tank - okay size?
live sand
live rock
sea water
Then I cycle it like a normal FW tank? What kind of lighting should I be looking for? At first I'll just have some fish and little critters, but would like to get some corals or anemone in the soon future when the tank is more matured. I used to buy some of my stuff from this website: Fish Supplies Here!
So if someone could link a recommended light fixture or bulbs that would be appreciated.
As for fish I think I'm safe on that. I just want to figure out what kinds of corals, etc could work in the tank. I'm looking for something that isn't going to require constant doses of additives and such.
One more thing, with all that live rock/sand I don't need a mechanical filter? Basically just the powerhead (or 2?), heater, and the lighting?
Any critters you think I should get would be appreciated. Something with some personality