10 gal

[alexbarker]

i am getting a ten gal what fish should i put in it?
how much live rock?
what do i need?

 

[exile415]

Lr
Ls
Skimmer
filter
light

 

[sweetdawn]

10-15 lbs liverock. no livestock for at least a month saltwater :hilarious small heater light powerhead to move water, filter.

 

[hot883]

what do i need?
IMO, EXPERIENCE. 10 will be very hard to control levels if you are brand new. The largr the tank, the easier it is to keep water quality good.

 

[alexbarker]

thanks i have 10 years experience with freshwater and can't afford a large tank at the moment but want to get started right away i bought a 10 gal pre circulated saltwater tank that previously housed live rock from a friend.

 

[hot883]

Originally Posted by alexbarker
thanks i have 10 years experience with freshwater and can't afford a large tank at the moment but want to get started right away i bought a 10 gal pre circulated saltwater tank that previously housed live rock from a friend.
10 yrs in fw helps little in sw IMO. Just trying to help ya out. Smaller tanks are just harder. If you have to start this one, then I suggest 10-15 lbs. of LR and about 1 1/2"-2" of LS. A hob bio filter and 1 ph should do the trick on filtrtion and water movement. A goby or a pair of clowns might be ok in there. You will really be limited in how many fish in such a small tank. Goog Luck, whatever you decide.