20 Long

[a2fire2i]

I am looking to start a nano tank, so tell me what you think.
Tank: 20 Long 30x12x12
Light: 30" 2x65 Coralife LUNAR Aqualight Deluxe Series
Filter: Aqua Clear 300 - will try to set up a mini-refug it..
Heater: 60 Watt submersible
Power Heads: AquaClear Power head 175 GPH
Live Rock: 25-35 Pounds
Live Sand: 2 Inch Sand Bed??
Cover: Looking to use egg crate, but am still unsure as to what it is. Is there any other name for it??
I am not sure yet on the type of corals I want, but would this setup be good for a vast majority?
Thanks for the help!

 

[scsinet]

I'm not good with Nanos, so I'll leave the equipment recommendation in the air.
Egg Crate is a plastic grid material sold primarily as a diffuser for 2' x 4' flourescent light fixtures in dropped ceilings. Any home improvement store should sell it in the same general area as the dropped ceiling tiles and grids. It comes in a white plastic and a plastic chrome type finish. It's dirt cheap (10 bucks for a 2x4 foot piece).
I just cut it with a pair of diagonal wire cutters by snipping through each "grid." I have found though that the white stuff tends to cut down the amount of light getting into the tank somewhat. If you have a marginal lighting system that may make a difference. Perhaps someone else has tried the "chrome" variety, the reflective surface may help.

 

[bronco300]

hey, i have a 20 long as well...your lights are fine as far as i know, i have 2x65W pc sattelite fixture, i have zoos,mushrooms,gorgonia,candycane, xenia, green star polyp...so a variety. I have a 5.5 tank i made into a refuge for it, and have the jebo skimmer which is workin so far...you planning on having a skimmer? i also have on powerhead in it....not sure how much rock anymore. look up my threads and youll see some pics of it.