New member and new to the hobby

[mwbeach]

Hey all

I am new to the hobby. Been wanting a reef tank for 10+ years and got one yesterday. I got a 20 gallon tank with 2 clowns, 2 gobis and a damsel. It has a decent amount of live rock, and a handful of corals, mostly small frags. Looking forward to learning about the hobby and enjoying the tank.

 

[mwbeach]

Looks like the ipad doesn't like the rotation.... Let's try again.

 

[mwbeach]

Well.... That didn't work, not sure what to do. Sorry!

 

[jasonp87]

Welcome aboard! Did you buy the tank already set-up from someone else? What kind of equipment do you have and what are your future plans? Be sure to ask any and all questions since there is a pretty big learning curve. We've all been there at some point.

 

[Reefing Madness]

 

[Tahoe61]

Welcome. :wave:

Decided to go the insta tank route, are you testing for ammonia and nitrites? Just a word of caution, the use of live rock does not mean a tank can forgo the cycle. You'll want to have freshly made SW on hand for water changes. Five fish is probably too much for a 20 gallon to handle right off the bat.
Test daily until you're sure your tank can handle the bio-load and do not over feed.

 

[mwbeach]

Welcome aboard! Did you buy the tank already set-up from someone else? What kind of equipment do you have and what are your future plans? Be sure to ask any and all questions since there is a pretty big learning curve. We've all been there at some point.

I did buy the tank already going. It has been up and running for over a year with this setup. It has two filers, circulation pump, protein skimmer 65 gallon.

My plans are to get many more corals in there. Kinda bare right now, but that will come with time.

Thanks!!

 

[mwbeach]

Welcome. :wave:

Decided to go the insta tank route, are you testing for ammonia and nitrites? Just a word of caution, the use of live rock does not mean a tank can forgo the cycle. You'll want to have freshly made SW on hand for water changes. Five fish is probably too much for a 20 gallon to handle right off the bat.
Test daily until you're sure your tank can handle the bio-load and do not over feed.

I got such a good deal on it, I couldn't pass it up. I am testing and have plenty of SW ready. I am keeping a close eye on everything. The five fish have been running in it for over a year now without any trouble, we will see how it goes.

Thank you!

 

[ethridge78]

welcome

 

[mfief]

Welcome. I went a similar route after wanting a reef tank for 8 years. Lots to learn and I learn more every day. Welcome to a great hobby.

 

[mwbeach]

Thank you all. I have a t25 light setup right now. Is that enough light? One is white and one is blue

 

[Davesgt]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Davesgt]

This should help.

 

[mwbeach]

This should help.

Thanks!!

 

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