abernier Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 My 20 gallon long SPECS. -20gallon -150watt Metal Halide -aquclear -maxi-jet 900 w/ hydorflow, maxi-jet 600 LIVESTOCK greenstar polyp kenya tree orange yumas open brain light blue rics torch coral galaxia orange plate green monti bali slimer pocillopora echinopora pagoda cup caulastrea green bubble red/pink zoa red shrooms crocea clam Pictures further down the page Link to comment
Kai One Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 I have a 20L and I had the 30 inch orbit fixture (I think that is the one you are talking about). I don't think a clam is a realistic idea, although a derasa is most likly possible, I was able to keep monti caps with full colouration near the top, but why not go for a MH system? I just upgraded to a 250w MH (you can easily get away with a 175 or 2 70s, i just got a 250w in case I upgrade my tank, did I just say in case.. i meant when HA). Realistically you can keep anything under the sun that isn't an SPS, and Montis will do pretty well if they are close to the surface. I would get a refractometer, simply because my hydrometer was really off, I got a refractometer and my tank was at 1.029, not the 1.0245 I thought it was at. If you can fit it, I would get more LR, but it isn't crucial (lots of articles on how much LR is actually adequate), however it gives more construction options, and more headaches, but I like it, more room for wierd critters and filtration. The aquaclear (what size) will not help you much, I would say scrap the filter part and turn it into a refugium (if it is big enough), or otherwise just run carbon. Are you putting a skimmer on? I took mine off, gonna see how that works out. What kind of water DI or RO/DI or Tap.. stay away from tap if possible, the algae is a headache. I would say get some nice zoanthids and ricordia, a blastomussa and some euphillias (keep in mind euphyliads pack a punch and will need at least a 4 or 5 inch dead zone so they don't sting other corals). Candy canes are very nice IMO, and GSPs can be a bother (they grow fast apparently) but ad a nice lawn effect to the tank. I think your flow is good I have 2 MJ 600, an AC 500, and it is a little on the excessive side, but I have SPS in there so I think i need it. As always go slow, and good luck Link to comment
Smokin-Reefer Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 you're on your way to a sweet tank! Link to comment
BKtomodachi Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 Just for knowledge's sake, a deresa cannot live out a full life in that tank. Although my guess is that it would be good for a while. Link to comment
pkeafer Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 I love your tank and 20L Aquariums. I wish I had room for one. Link to comment
abernier Posted May 29, 2005 Author Share Posted May 29, 2005 I just got a 150watt metal halide on my tank. Link to comment
CRAVIN CRITTERS Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 To post more than one picture upload your picture to the gallery. Then when you post go to your pictures Right click on them and go to prperties . Next copy the web address and copy it then go to where you want to post and click up top where it says img and a box will appear paste the web address in the box and click ok. repeat for more pictures. Link to comment
abernier Posted July 25, 2005 Author Share Posted July 25, 2005 new pic, sorry for the ######y pics. full tank yuma, rics, zoa, kenya tree, GSP, little red shrooms, pagoda(i know its not an softie) trumpet, brain, plate, torch, and ehinopora(i know its not an LPS) Does anyone know why my yuma looks this way crocea from the top crocea 3" Link to comment
imafishboy Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 looks preetty sick. but can't see the details Link to comment
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