ant
Member
Hello,
I'm a bit new here and I have a few questions as I'm sure they've been answered a million times from others but here it goes. I read a post earlier that someone was frustrated for conflicting info. I feel the same and when I ask a continuing question at the fish store I get different answers and just look at them with a dumb face
When I started inquiring about changing my fresh water tank to a salt water tank I was in another state and the guy there assured me that my tank was good enough to hold a small salt water family. I didn't need another filter, I didn't need new lights, etc. Now that I'm settled in our new state the people here tell me that I need a bigger filter system, better light, some say I NEED live rock, others say DON'T use it, some say I can use my fresh water toys(fake plant, treasure chest etc.), others say don't use it at all.
Here's what I have and where I'm at:
20 gal (tiny I know), filter and light that came with it (Aquafin package deal), I started my salt water on Saturday, added live sand Sunday morning. This morning the hydrometer read 1.022. I thought maybe I was ready for live rock but the store I went to said I needed a protein skimmer($80+):notsure: Someone else I spoke to weeks before said I didn't need one. Then he said his rock isn't completly cured. So I said I'd wait and I'm going to another store this week.
All I want is a one or two clown fish and a blue tang at this point. But, I want them to be happy. If that works, I'd like to add an anenomy, shrimp and or crab. Very small tank but enjoyable for the two years we're going to be here. Then hopefully move bigger when we retire.
Thanks for any info. Hopefully will be painless to hear. Ant. :help:
I'm a bit new here and I have a few questions as I'm sure they've been answered a million times from others but here it goes. I read a post earlier that someone was frustrated for conflicting info. I feel the same and when I ask a continuing question at the fish store I get different answers and just look at them with a dumb face
When I started inquiring about changing my fresh water tank to a salt water tank I was in another state and the guy there assured me that my tank was good enough to hold a small salt water family. I didn't need another filter, I didn't need new lights, etc. Now that I'm settled in our new state the people here tell me that I need a bigger filter system, better light, some say I NEED live rock, others say DON'T use it, some say I can use my fresh water toys(fake plant, treasure chest etc.), others say don't use it at all.
Here's what I have and where I'm at:
20 gal (tiny I know), filter and light that came with it (Aquafin package deal), I started my salt water on Saturday, added live sand Sunday morning. This morning the hydrometer read 1.022. I thought maybe I was ready for live rock but the store I went to said I needed a protein skimmer($80+):notsure: Someone else I spoke to weeks before said I didn't need one. Then he said his rock isn't completly cured. So I said I'd wait and I'm going to another store this week.
All I want is a one or two clown fish and a blue tang at this point. But, I want them to be happy. If that works, I'd like to add an anenomy, shrimp and or crab. Very small tank but enjoyable for the two years we're going to be here. Then hopefully move bigger when we retire.
Thanks for any info. Hopefully will be painless to hear. Ant. :help: