20 gal frag tank??

[JustinsReefTank]

So I just bought a 20 gallon long tank to set up for a frag tank... I have a few questions and all help will be greatly appreciated.

1. What lighting should I use..
2. Should I do a sand bed??
3. Should I put sme LR in there??
4. How should I cycle it?!
5. What should I do for filtration?

Any other suggestions would be Greatly Appreciated!!

Thanks in Advance

 

[little_fish]

no sand bed, some LR, standard way to cycle, just do regular waterchange, dont forget powerheads and toss a fish in there too. Never underestimate the power of fish poop.

 

[JustinsReefTank]

I'm gonna get my pair of ORA Black Clowns to go in there.
Do you think I need a skimmer??
And do you think a korilla 550and a 425 would be to much?? It's really long 30"


Will somebody move this thread to the tank build thread section!!
I'll start a thread

 

[reeftanker84]

i have a 20 long tank with some zoas in it and i use a current pc light,has 2 65w power compact 50/50s and some rock and a pinguine carbon filter

 

[little_fish]

that would be fine and I moved it

 

[JustinsReefTank]

i have a 20 long tank with some zoas in it and i use a current pc light,has 2 65w power compact 50/50s and some rock and a pinguine carbon filter

What brand is it and can u send me a link to it!!
Thanks

 

[JustinsReefTank]

So I finished washing it and cleaning it today. I have painted the back of it, patriotic blue to give the deep blue ocean effect!!
I will post pics as soon as wife gets off work.

Still have a few more questions I need help with.

Is a 425 and a 550 to much?? It is 30" long
Do I need a skimmer being it will have two ORA black clowns and frags??
Should I just build a stand and run a sump with an over flow box??

 

[Dana42078]

IDK if this helps...but its Wade's build thread.

https://www.livingreefs.com/fasts-frag-tanks-t37011.html

 

[pujan96]

im creating a frag tank iswell

 

[pujan96]

do you have to keep fish in a frag tank?

 

[little_fish]

No, but the fish poop does provide nutrients for the corals

 

[JustinsReefTank]

So Here are the pictures I have been promising.
1st one is it getting cleaned with vinegar and water!
2nd is Dry
3rd It being painted
4th and 5th is all done

 

[JustinsReefTank]

And 1 of my Lil Helper



How do I make the pictures bigger and be able to text next to them?????

 

[little_fish]

https://www.livingreefs.com/adding-photos-livingreefs-t39160.html

 

[JustinsReefTank]

So I have been talking with Wade. (fastrd400). I am gonna build a stand this weekend so I can run a sump. I have the sump soaking in vinegar and water right now. I just have to buy a return pump. So. I'll post pictures of sump tonight and post pics of stand build this weekend

 

[JustinsReefTank]

Gonna try and find a 4 bulb t5 fixture. So if anyone sees one on sale lemme know. Need 24

 

[JustinsReefTank]

So got an overflow from a buddy! So now I'm gonna order my pump and skimmer on Friday from Dr. Fosters and Smith.

I was thinking about getting a 4 bulb fixture but I really think it will be way t much for a twelve inch tank. So I'm gonna start with a 2 bulb T5 fixture and if need be get another!

Any of you have any other sugestions

 

[JustinsReefTank]

What kind of return pump would you all suggest for such a small tank?
Brand...

 

[Dana42078]

Not sure about your return pump size as im pretty lame to that aspect but id def go with the 4 bulb....i have a 2 bulb on my mantis tank and its on a 20H Nothing grows on the bed at all except plain ole mushrooms that STRETCH for light. I wasnt planning on keeping coral for my tank hense the 2 bulb. Your main reason for this tank IS coral. 4 bulb bro, just my suggestion. And ill throw another, the nova extreme is decently priced and has individual reflectors. THis way with the 4 bulb you can also play with color combinations.....just my two cents!

 

[JustinsReefTank]

I wanted to hear that! Why buy two when I can just buy the one big one! So that's it! I'll order the thirty with everything else. Should have a nice package next week!! :^::bounce: