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I want to put live rock in my new 20 gallon tank but I DO NOT want bristle worms.They creep me out!! How can I avoid them? Does it depend on what type of live rock I use? Is there no way to avoid them while using live rock? I'm also wondering what the pros/cons are of live sand vs non-live sand.

I didn't buy any salt or sand yet. I will buy the Instant ocean sea salt tomorrow, as that's what I use in my other tank. How do I make dechlorinated water? I have Tetra brand AquaSafe Plus water conditioner. How much sand and what type? Live? Feel free to PM me so I can get a faster response.

Okay, so I just went to PetSmart and got a $100 Top Fin 20 gallon LED aquarium for $75. Included I got: Top Fin power filter with cartridge, adjustable 100-watt heater, hood with LED lights, 4in nylon net, thermometer, water test vial and a set up guide. What do I do next?

Haha, whoops. I can't read. What do I buy to test them? I might go get a tank tonight. Is there a test kit to buy? Going to PetSmart. Also, when do I introduce the live rock? I saw that someone had some disgusting centipede worm that came out of his rock and I was wondering if its just luck of...

Thanks for responding! Ammonia, nitrate and...?

The latest I've ever gone, the last week of September.

Quote: Originally Posted by jay0705 Really? I fish off ogunquit, ill have to look harder lol It was at sundown if that helps you out. There were literally HUNDREDS of them:)

Quote: Originally Posted by jay0705 Hermits in maine? Hmm never seen any lol. I picked him right off the beach in Wells .

Quote: Originally Posted by Flower Hi, Welcome to the site. The two clown fish in a 5g isn't going to do well...have you done any water tests? The 5g was fully stocked with the one little hermit crab. Do yourself a huge favor and just purchase slow until you have all the equipment you...

Quote: Originally Posted by GeriDoc You are making a mistake that many noobs make - assuming that a smaller tank will be cheaper and easier to learn on. In fact, the smaller the tank the more difficult it is to maintain. I have been keeping marine tanks for over 40 years, and have only had...

Quote: Originally Posted by saltydoug I would get both the 10 and 20. Turn the 10 in to a refugium with some silicon and plex glass. Very easy. Then use the 20 as your display. 2.5 inches live sand bed in the refugium and about 2 inches in the display. Then 25 to 30 pounds of live rock between...

Quote: Originally Posted by Bang Guy Sorry, I typed "not live long" but the "not" didn't show up. There are very few fish that can do well in a tank that size. Mostly the tropical tide pool dwellers like a Barnacle Blenny or Clown Goby. The size the Clownfish will reach mostly depends on...

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I would love to get either a 10 gallon or a 20 gallon but not go any bigger than that to start, I'm just not sure how to go about it. I think I will keep the little tank as is and start a new one.

Hmm...I'm thinking I need to upgrade to a bigger tank.lol

Thanks! Well like I said, I have the two clown fish that I just bought last weekend and my little hermit crab. I didn't think to ask how big the two clown fish will get but the owner of the local saltwater store I went to seemed to know what he was talking about. How long should I wait before I...

Hello all! I have a 5 gallon (gasp!) saltwater tank with a small marine hermit crab that I caught off the coast of Maine in October of 2013. I recently (1 week ago) added two small clown fish and they seem to be getting along quite well. I was also surprised that my hermit crab does not mind the...