clancaster23
Reefing newb
I got a spare 14 gallon tank laying around doing nothing and I was thinking about starting a frag tank with it but need to know what I need to get it started. I'm guessing something for flow and a heater to start with. I'm not wanting to put a skimmer on it, I was figuring once a week five gallon water changes would keep it healthy. I have a nice new t5 to put over it also so that will do for the light until I feel like getting a mh for it. So basically the things I need to know are is bare bottom better than maybe some sand substrate? What about water quality, do I have to have any kind of rock in it? What about inverts? Should I have snails or anything in it to keep it clean? What about the initial fill up, use brand new mixed water? Anything anyone can add to help out with in this little venture is appreciated.