Hello,
I'm looking to setup a 10 gallon FOWLR tank. I was wondering if you guys could give me some advice. I'm new to saltwater but I've been keeping Freshwater fish with live plants for about a decade now.
Yes, I know. I know. The 10 gallon is probably too small for a newbie but I don't really have much of a choice. I have limited space to put the tank and I really want to give saltwater a try.
As for equipment, I plan to go with the following
* Standard 10 gallon tank (Aqueon All Glass)
* Incandescent hood with two 10W coralife 50/50 bulbs http://www.amazon.com/Coralife-Compact-Fluorescent-Colormax-10-Watt/dp/B0002AQ44O
* Aquaclear 30 Power Filter
* Live Sand (Not sure where to get this)
* Live Rock (Not sure how much and where to get this) Maybe 10lbs?
* 50W Marineland Stealth Heater
* Hydrometer - Not sure which brand is good
I'm not entirely sure if I should get a protein skimmer or a power head. For a such a small tank, I'm not sure if it's worth it.
As for livestock, I imagine, I could only a few critters and about 1 -2 small fish. Leaning towards 2 clown fish. Any suggestions?
I'm looking for any advice on how to get to started and maintain such a tank.
Thanks.
I'm looking to setup a 10 gallon FOWLR tank. I was wondering if you guys could give me some advice. I'm new to saltwater but I've been keeping Freshwater fish with live plants for about a decade now.
Yes, I know. I know. The 10 gallon is probably too small for a newbie but I don't really have much of a choice. I have limited space to put the tank and I really want to give saltwater a try.
As for equipment, I plan to go with the following
* Standard 10 gallon tank (Aqueon All Glass)
* Incandescent hood with two 10W coralife 50/50 bulbs http://www.amazon.com/Coralife-Compact-Fluorescent-Colormax-10-Watt/dp/B0002AQ44O
* Aquaclear 30 Power Filter
* Live Sand (Not sure where to get this)
* Live Rock (Not sure how much and where to get this) Maybe 10lbs?
* 50W Marineland Stealth Heater
* Hydrometer - Not sure which brand is good
I'm not entirely sure if I should get a protein skimmer or a power head. For a such a small tank, I'm not sure if it's worth it.
As for livestock, I imagine, I could only a few critters and about 1 -2 small fish. Leaning towards 2 clown fish. Any suggestions?
I'm looking for any advice on how to get to started and maintain such a tank.
Thanks.