Filtration needs for a 10 gallon reef

[marty]

Ok, seems I have my lighting needs understood. Now filtration is my thoughts. Here is what I am planning:
10 gallon tank, 2x36w lighting, 15-20lbs live rock, 20lbs live sand, powerhead (at least one), heater, filter (which one is the question), couple small fish (probably clowns), anomonee (sp??) for the clown.
Therefore, filters - trickle filters? Protein skimmers? Both? What do I need to make this work well?
what filter should I get? Any good links to manufacturers are welcome. What experience have you had with them?
Thanks!

 

[krusk]

seen you only have 1 fish or 2 small fish "max"
with amount of LiveRock and LiveSand you have, I don't think it is necessary to have them (filters or skimmer)
but you may need a small power head to keep the water circulation in good shape.
IMO, I would go with 80-110 GPH on 10 gallons and pointing the power head toward the rocks.
MAXI-JET 400 POWER HEAD 106 GPH or
RIO MINI 90 AQUA PUMP/POWERHEAD 80 GPH
lot of ppl on this board do not like RIO much because of starting and stoping problems due to power failure.
seen it gonna be in your office which have power generator to back up. I don't think it hurt to get RIO Mini 90
get cleaning crew from this site for your natural filters. I ordered from this site b4 and happy with them, I would order again.
Krusk

 

[krusk]

I suggest to go with ocellaris Clown (1 small, 1-2 inch)
I would not recommend an anemone on this 10 G tank

 

[marty]

Since you are not recommending an anemone for this small of a tank, what can I get (IYO)? What amounts (i.e. how many of each) of cleanup crew do you think?
I want to make this tank somewhat interesting as it is pretty small as compared to my 80 gallon tank (FOWLR).
Thanks!

 

[krusk]

I would start out with something small to see how thing are going in the tank before we can say this is "it"
you don't have to add the cleaning crew right away
ppl some time add their cleaning crew right after the cycle are completed and some added in the middle of the cycle during the algea bloom.
for me I added the crew after the cycle is completed.
I really like the U-build it from this site.
I would go with Scarlet Hermit crabs(5) and snails(5) after the cycled
I would order lot of 10(cheaper) each and put the rest in your tank at home.
I also would order something more then $65 to get free shipping
man, I feel like Saltwaterfish sale man
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