Newb Questions???

lovefisch

New Member
I have decided to convert my 20g FW to SW. I am leaning towards a 130w (2X65w) PC fixture, what would my limits be for corals with these lights, tank is 15 inches deep.
Live stock will be:
1-royal gramma
1-ocellaris clown
1-yellow watchman
1-orangemarked goby
1-cleaner shrimp
1- sexy shrimp
1- pistol shrimp
Any opinions on the list are welcome, I feel like it might be overstocked. What would be an ideal cleanup crew for this setup?
Thanks for any advice and your opinions.
 

garnet13aj

Active Member
I'm not positive, but 4 fish may be too much for a 20g. I would ask in the nano forum maybe. Or maybe someone w/more experience w/smaller tanks will respond here.
As far as cleanup crew, maybe 5-10 turbo/astrea snails and 5-10 assorted small hermit crabs would do it.
Have you read up on how to maintain a saltwater aquarium? It sounds like you have, but if not you should read either The New Marine Aquarium or the Conscientious Marine Aquarist. Both are good books w/a lot of insight into the hobby.
 

lovefisch

New Member
thank you for responding...have read tons of posts and stuff on Fenner's site...thanks for the ballpark on the cleanup crew...Does anyone else have know if this is too many fish for a 20??? What corals would I be able to keep with these lights???
 
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