Getting back to the original post...
I'm not trying to bash you, but in looking at your fish selection and equipment selection, it's very obvious that you are completely new to SW and have little knowledge about the subject.
Just to give you an idea, someone new to FW might ask, "Can I put those neons in with those African chiclids? Will a big goldfish bowl work?"
Before you go further, stop, and get yourself several good books on state of the art reef systems. I recommend The New Marine Aquarium by Michael Palette and The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Robert Fenner.
At this point you need some good background information, just so you can plan something reasonable. While the information is available on the net, it's very tough to find it, and digest it. The books are a much better place to start.
Then plan what you want to keep, and look into the size system you'll need to house the livestock. You may find yourself needing a much larger tank, or changing you fish selection.
SW systems have a lot more going on in them. What would be a minor mistake in FW can easily result in the total collapse of a SW system.
The 20 gal size tank you are interested in can be done, but it's considered small, and will have limitations.
Lastly consider costs, by the time you get done, with a fully stocked tank you will spend between $35 and $50 for each gallon of water in the main display tank. So figure for a 20 gal tank, you'll end up with about $700 to $1000 invested in it. You can deduct some of the cost if you already have some of the equipment, and/or can build a lot of what you want as a DIY project.
Good luck! You have a lot of reading to do! (Smile)
I'm not trying to bash you, but in looking at your fish selection and equipment selection, it's very obvious that you are completely new to SW and have little knowledge about the subject.
Just to give you an idea, someone new to FW might ask, "Can I put those neons in with those African chiclids? Will a big goldfish bowl work?"
Before you go further, stop, and get yourself several good books on state of the art reef systems. I recommend The New Marine Aquarium by Michael Palette and The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Robert Fenner.
At this point you need some good background information, just so you can plan something reasonable. While the information is available on the net, it's very tough to find it, and digest it. The books are a much better place to start.
Then plan what you want to keep, and look into the size system you'll need to house the livestock. You may find yourself needing a much larger tank, or changing you fish selection.
SW systems have a lot more going on in them. What would be a minor mistake in FW can easily result in the total collapse of a SW system.
The 20 gal size tank you are interested in can be done, but it's considered small, and will have limitations.
Lastly consider costs, by the time you get done, with a fully stocked tank you will spend between $35 and $50 for each gallon of water in the main display tank. So figure for a 20 gal tank, you'll end up with about $700 to $1000 invested in it. You can deduct some of the cost if you already have some of the equipment, and/or can build a lot of what you want as a DIY project.
Good luck! You have a lot of reading to do! (Smile)
: I am new to this and I am looking for your expert experience and advice, hence why I have come to this site for sage advice
