jkhalliday76
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Ok, first I want to thank everyone who has offered advice so far in my trip to saltwater satisfaction! I have asked a billion questions and have gotten many great replies and have seriously considered each and every response.
Here's my issue/s....I keep getting mixed information and this hobby is much too expensive to just "try it and find out".
My first issue. I have a 20 gallon tank. (I've heard that this is the smallest possible size one should go and get many a raised eyebrow when I say "I have a 20 gallon tank". But as many of us know....we must start somewhere. Upgrades can always be made and 20 gallons make great sumps, etc. (Not that I know exactly what a sump does :smirk: ) Anyway, all I have with my 20 gallon is a power filter (with the spongey like stuff that is apparently bad for nitrates) and a submersible heater.
I've been told to get a skimmer by some, others say it's not necessary on a 20 gallon. I've been told to get powerheads by some, others say as long as I have a filter and water movement, it's fine.
I've heard that taking the filter sponge out of the filter because it's bad, but I'm afraid that would be a bad move. I know some will tell me to buy expensive because it will save me in the long run...but really what I'm hoping for is the minimal set-up that will allow my fOWLR to thrive.
I currently have 2 astraea snails, 3 nassarius and a Royal Gramma.
Can anyone make this a little more simple? :dryer:
Here's my issue/s....I keep getting mixed information and this hobby is much too expensive to just "try it and find out".
My first issue. I have a 20 gallon tank. (I've heard that this is the smallest possible size one should go and get many a raised eyebrow when I say "I have a 20 gallon tank". But as many of us know....we must start somewhere. Upgrades can always be made and 20 gallons make great sumps, etc. (Not that I know exactly what a sump does :smirk: ) Anyway, all I have with my 20 gallon is a power filter (with the spongey like stuff that is apparently bad for nitrates) and a submersible heater.
I've been told to get a skimmer by some, others say it's not necessary on a 20 gallon. I've been told to get powerheads by some, others say as long as I have a filter and water movement, it's fine.
I've heard that taking the filter sponge out of the filter because it's bad, but I'm afraid that would be a bad move. I know some will tell me to buy expensive because it will save me in the long run...but really what I'm hoping for is the minimal set-up that will allow my fOWLR to thrive.
I currently have 2 astraea snails, 3 nassarius and a Royal Gramma.
Can anyone make this a little more simple? :dryer: