Hello All,
I am planning on converting a fresh water 20 gallon tank into a salt water reef set up.
I am doing it as a surprise for my girl as she is away for the next two weeks and this is part of her birthday present.
The thing is...I don't know anything about fish. I probably will convert it over next week and let it run for a whole week to let it stabilize. Then, the next week I can get fish and coral for it and have everything looking nice for her when she gets here.
So from basic research, Ive learned a bit, but here is what I need help with:
1. What equipment do I need to switch the tank over to salt water, ie filters, heaters, anything else? Please link specific items, I have a pretty unlimited budget for this as it would mean everything to her and she is worth it.
2. For the reef, what do you recommend for such a small tank?
3. For fish, there needs to be clown fish, bc she loves Finding Nemo, so gotta have those little guys. But what other fish would work well in this tank with them?
4. Further recommendations, example set ups etc. Thanks!
Also, if 20 gallon is too small....please recommend a proper size and list the requirements from the list above for that.
Feel free to post any links as I have a lot of free time for the next two weeks so I will read anything and everything to make sure I do this right!
Again, thanks so much!
I am planning on converting a fresh water 20 gallon tank into a salt water reef set up.
I am doing it as a surprise for my girl as she is away for the next two weeks and this is part of her birthday present.
The thing is...I don't know anything about fish. I probably will convert it over next week and let it run for a whole week to let it stabilize. Then, the next week I can get fish and coral for it and have everything looking nice for her when she gets here.
So from basic research, Ive learned a bit, but here is what I need help with:
1. What equipment do I need to switch the tank over to salt water, ie filters, heaters, anything else? Please link specific items, I have a pretty unlimited budget for this as it would mean everything to her and she is worth it.
2. For the reef, what do you recommend for such a small tank?
3. For fish, there needs to be clown fish, bc she loves Finding Nemo, so gotta have those little guys. But what other fish would work well in this tank with them?
4. Further recommendations, example set ups etc. Thanks!
Also, if 20 gallon is too small....please recommend a proper size and list the requirements from the list above for that.
Feel free to post any links as I have a lot of free time for the next two weeks so I will read anything and everything to make sure I do this right!
Again, thanks so much!