Newbie 20g

[alexmsw]

Ok I have read and lurked a lot and I think I have my set up decided. This is my first sw venture so here goes:

20g long

remora HOB skimmer (1200 maxijet)

AC 300 HOB filter (for surface/polishing/please hope never disease treat)

Penguin 660 ph

40lb LR

20lb LS (that enough?)

30" CSL PC/moonlite

150 ebo jager heater

test kits

instant ocean

 

After the cycle here is the cleanup crew just not sure on how many of each to get is there a formula?

Snails:

Cerith, Astrea, Nasarrius

Crabs:

Blue legged hermit, sally light foot, sand crabs

Others:

Lettuce nudibranch

Plants:

Shaving brush

 

Then after waiting a few months put some zoos/rics/xenia/gsp

 

Then after that false clown(maybe a pair), goby/blenny (havent decided).

 

Then more difficult coral like plate/open brain/frogsapwn

 

So that is the plan. Will begin in a few months. Here are the other questions.

Is water movement enough/too much?

What additives will i need to add for the coral?

Ok i'll stop here...long enough post i think and don't want to bore people

[killrblue]

Looks like a good plan. I suggest getting some books to specifically target what you need for additives and other requirements for all your planned livestock.

 

1.5 x gallons is a good formula for live sand and rock.