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kalebsdad21: 20g saltwater

Discussion in 'Freshwater Aquariums & Fish Photos' started by kalebsdad21, Aug 22, 2009.

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  1. kalebsdad21

    kalebsdad21 Thread Starter New Member

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    I have a 20 gal reef tank. I have been in the hobby for about two years. I will be upgrading to a 4 foot 120 soon ;) Not a good pic but here is a old pic from my phone
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    kalebsdad21, Aug 22, 2009
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  2. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl New Member

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    it's looking good, i'm planning on switching my puffer's 20 gallon to a fowlr, when i have the spare money, but right now i'm concentrating on my 46

    also, what kind of skimmer do you have, i was starting to research hob skimmers for the 20 gall, and wasn't to sure what would be a good brand for the tank, i have a seaclone 100 on the tank and it's a POS and doesn't even skimm
     
    California Cowgirl, Aug 22, 2009
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  3. kalebsdad21

    kalebsdad21 Thread Starter New Member

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    I have a red sea prizm skimmer. But I would not suggest it. I would stick with the octo. I am going with the 220 when I get the 120. I have never heard bad things about them.
     
    kalebsdad21, Aug 22, 2009
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  4. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl New Member

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    do you think the octo 100 would work ok for a 20

    also what kind of lighting do you have on yours, that was another thing i was looking at
     
    California Cowgirl, Aug 22, 2009
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  5. kalebsdad21

    kalebsdad21 Thread Starter New Member

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    Yes that would be a great skimmer for that size tank. I have a nova extream. 4 24 watt t5 on a 20 high.
     
    kalebsdad21, Aug 22, 2009
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  6. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl New Member

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    ok, i'll check into the lights also

    i think i'll actually look into the 2 bulb one as i don't plan to have corals in his tank, and i saw the 2 bulb for only $60
     
    California Cowgirl, Aug 22, 2009
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  7. kalebsdad21

    kalebsdad21 Thread Starter New Member

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    Your not going with any coral? Or just not yet?
     
    kalebsdad21, Aug 22, 2009
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  8. California Cowgirl

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    i don't think i'll have any coral in the 20 gall, if anything i'll some gsp and xenia, but that's i
     
    California Cowgirl, Aug 22, 2009
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  9. kalebsdad21

    kalebsdad21 Thread Starter New Member

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    Is it a 20 high or long? Are you keeping this tank for just the puffer or something else?
     
    kalebsdad21, Aug 22, 2009
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  10. California Cowgirl

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    it's a 20 high and it's a tank just for the puffer
     
    California Cowgirl, Aug 22, 2009
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  11. buzz4520

    buzz4520 Well-Known Member

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    looks real good !
     
    buzz4520, Aug 22, 2009
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  12. kalebsdad21

    kalebsdad21 Thread Starter New Member

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    The two bulb would be fine if you want to do some low light softies with the puffer.
     
    kalebsdad21, Aug 22, 2009
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  13. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl New Member

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    i noticed on your aviatar, you have a black clown, how do you like them? i think i will get a pair for my tank, but was reading that their semi-aggressive but have also heard that they are not, how is yours
     
    California Cowgirl, Aug 27, 2009
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  14. kalebsdad21

    kalebsdad21 Thread Starter New Member

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    Mine was but not anymore its then orange one thats nuts. It bites and has jumpped out of the tank 2 times when cleaning.
     
    kalebsdad21, Aug 27, 2009
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  15. California Cowgirl

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    and with yours being aggressive at first would you suggest a pair being the added last to a tank
     
    California Cowgirl, Aug 27, 2009
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  16. kalebsdad21

    kalebsdad21 Thread Starter New Member

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    NO first and get them young. You want them to establish there home first other wise they will fight for one they want.
     
    kalebsdad21, Aug 28, 2009
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    Awesome Tank I can't wait for mines... ;)
     
    DarkDemolition, Aug 28, 2009
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  18. California Cowgirl

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    ohhh ok i shall have them as my first fish then :D
     
    California Cowgirl, Aug 28, 2009
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  19. CichlidStorm

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    welcome to the forum, glad to have another from western NY here. I am out east of buffalo.
     
    CichlidStorm, Oct 11, 2009
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    outstanding,... my oldest (14 yrs old) and I went to a store recently that had the saltwaters in the front and center. the first thing she saw was a black and white clownfish.... her first comment after about a hot three seconds was dad! i want an EMO NEMO!!! this,, makes my world go round and my hair go gray.
     
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