catweh00 Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 I plan on setting up a 20 gallon long tank (30x12x12) and I was wondering if you guys could help me with the setup. I want to be able to keep clams, SPS, LPS and maybe softies, but prolly not. How much lighting would I need? What about filtration and a skimmer? Carbon? Sump or refugium? Money will not be an issue, but I would rather not go metal halide, if that is possible. Thanks in advance. Below is what I had been thinking of: 20 gallon long 130Watt 10,000K PC & 24 Watt Actinic Emperor 400-for carbon trays Prizm HO skimmer 22lbs. Live Rock 40lbs live sand All the corals I can get my hands on along with a KALk drip daily dosing system. What do you guys think? Thanks again. Link to comment
chvynva916 Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 If money is not an issue I have a few preferences in what I would want in a tank: 1)- Why not go with Metal Halide? The spectrum is superior to PC and you will be able to keep whatever livestock you want. 2)-Depending on your space considerations, I would go with a Calcium reactor. Dripping Kalkwasser is a pain I think. 3)-Again, depending on the space I would go with a fuge, or at least a sump. Its great for adding water volume which is good, but even more important for me, I find it makes water changes much easier. I didn't have one in my old tank and I hated how I had take off my light hood and disturb my whole tank every time I did a water change. Now the only change is the level in my sump and my livestock barely know the difference. Other than that, I love the idea of a 20L. I like the look of a shallow tank. Also if you wanted to save money somewhere, I wouldn't get the Emperor; I'd put that money toward somewhere else. If you have the dough than go with it as carbon can only help. Good luck! Link to comment
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