Finally getting my feet back wet after a couple year hiatus. It's hard to look at other's tanks and not have one of your own. Long story short, I've been in the hobby 10+ years on and off. School and work was a big reason I've been out so long, but alas the bug bit again (It always does, trust me!).
Anyhow, looking around on the web I decided to set up a 20 long. I live in a single bedroom apartment so space is a big factor. However, I love the footprint of this tank and it'll fit perfect. I'll still be able to stock this pretty decently. It also doesn't hurt to see many others successfully running similar tanks with high success.
I've already gotten the tank up and going. What I failed to do was take pictures. Quite honestly, picture taking with a cell phone sucks. Not planning on doing anything. Going to try and keep this as simple as possible. So far the setup is as listed.
20L Tank (30"x12"x12") & Fluval stand
AC70 Filter w/ Chemipure & Floss
Current Sundial 30" 4x24W T5
Jebao WP-10 (Ordered, will arrive in a couple of weeks)
Finnex Titanium Heater w/ Temp monitor/probe
Also has 15lbs aragonite sand and about 12 lbs of base/fiji rock so far. Will eventually add another 8-12lbs and try to do a two-island style scape.
Again, this is the basis. Fairly simple setup. I may eventually invest in a skimmer. I plan on doing weekly 10% water changes after cycling.
For stocking I plan on zoas, mushrooms (rics/yumas) and other nice softies, lps (acans), and possibly some easier sps (montis). I would also love to keep another anemone. Fish-wise I'm planning on a pair of Onyx clowns, yasha or some other goby paired with a pistol and possibly a cherub or flameback angel.
I'm pretty excited about this build. It'll still be more budget but I'll have a little more money to spend on this one as opposed to my previous builds. Hope to keep this thread updated(pictures, progress) and hopefully get some great advice from you guys as well.
Anyhow, looking around on the web I decided to set up a 20 long. I live in a single bedroom apartment so space is a big factor. However, I love the footprint of this tank and it'll fit perfect. I'll still be able to stock this pretty decently. It also doesn't hurt to see many others successfully running similar tanks with high success.
I've already gotten the tank up and going. What I failed to do was take pictures. Quite honestly, picture taking with a cell phone sucks. Not planning on doing anything. Going to try and keep this as simple as possible. So far the setup is as listed.
20L Tank (30"x12"x12") & Fluval stand
AC70 Filter w/ Chemipure & Floss
Current Sundial 30" 4x24W T5
Jebao WP-10 (Ordered, will arrive in a couple of weeks)
Finnex Titanium Heater w/ Temp monitor/probe
Also has 15lbs aragonite sand and about 12 lbs of base/fiji rock so far. Will eventually add another 8-12lbs and try to do a two-island style scape.
Again, this is the basis. Fairly simple setup. I may eventually invest in a skimmer. I plan on doing weekly 10% water changes after cycling.
For stocking I plan on zoas, mushrooms (rics/yumas) and other nice softies, lps (acans), and possibly some easier sps (montis). I would also love to keep another anemone. Fish-wise I'm planning on a pair of Onyx clowns, yasha or some other goby paired with a pistol and possibly a cherub or flameback angel.
I'm pretty excited about this build. It'll still be more budget but I'll have a little more money to spend on this one as opposed to my previous builds. Hope to keep this thread updated(pictures, progress) and hopefully get some great advice from you guys as well.
