My !20!g tank of noobishness

[Hindered]

I just upgraded from a ten gallon regular shaped tank that was sitting on my dresser. I got me a nice wooden stand and a matching 20g tank! The stock I had in the ten was a true perc clown, saved from his abusive spouse in my dad's tank upstairs, a Firefish, my first fish who I named Ignatius, a Yellow Clown Goby, who is probably my favorite fish because he is just sooo interesting! and last, but not least, is my Yellowhead Jawfish, Chompz.
For coral I just have 3 stalks of xenia, and one encrusted frag plug of GSP.
I don't have a fuge, just an in tank filter for up to 30gs. It's also got a fair amount of flow that it redirects right into the tank.
I have terrible lights. That is all. - lol

[Sir Patrick]

I saved a clownfish from its abusive spouse one time!!

Looking forward to hearing more about your tank!!

[MizTanks]

Pics are a must :big_grin: sound like your on your way to a 300g :thumbsup: good luck and keep us posted on you upgrade build.

[Hindered]

Once I get my tank back to looking mediocre I'll add some haha.
Today - I got some 28 watt t5s that dwarf my other lights, I'm so excited!!! Can I actually keep LPS in my tank now???

[Sir Patrick]

^ how many bulbs, and how long is that 28w fixture?

[Hindered]

24 inch, and just 2 bulbs

[Ocho Cinco]

Sounds like a great upgrade and a good start to a reef tank. I would be careful with the bio load tho. Four fish in a 10 gallon is way too much imo....I don't think I would put that many in the 20.

[Hindered]

I'm kinda crazy... I like a lot of fish I guess... But I keep on top of my water changes weekly and make sure everything is in line. I hardly think a clown goby even counts as a fish lol, in terms of bioloads at least.

[Ocho Cinco]

Yes true...they are small. I'm sure if you keep up on your w/c's youll be fine!

[Sir Patrick]

Keep up the great work!!! ( water changes in particular)

[MizTanks]

I too have gone against what all have suggested as far as tank size and # of fish buuuut, I am housing 4 in all in my 8g, possibly a total of 4 1/2" of fish. ( gobys )I've chosen my fish wisely however, according to their needs and personalities. Bottom dwellers verses mid to top range. Agressive verses not. All my fish are non-agressive. Have their own likeable space, eat well and appear to be happy. As far as bio load I stay on top with WC and maintaining proper filtration.

[kgood1]

Sounds like you are doing well so far. I can't wait to see pictures.

[MizTanks]

Sounds like you are doing well so far. I can't wait to see pictures.

Members Reefs you'll find many pics of my tank

[Hindered]

Ok, I messed up loading the pics properly so there's a few more coming, but here is 2 I think! Just some of the inhabitants and corals.

[Sir Patrick]

Those pics look much better than my tank full of noobishness, years ago!! Keep them coming!!

[Hindered]

I know, these photos should be in national geographic. My most epic razor picture phone is just... super! Just kidding of course! :D

[Sir Patrick]

Looks very clean!!! Keep us posted on the updates!

These pics are great for now!!

[MizTanks]

Tank is looking great! IMO....
If I were you I'd get those Green Star Palys off your LR and glue em to the back wall-reason being they will totally choke out any zoas you may put on that rock-they grow extreamly fast-and it will look really good too. Just my experience with them.

[Hindered]

Will the GSP grow onto the glass? I wanted it to keep growing so I can have a more natural look, but if I can get it to keep growing on the wall, that's cool too!

[Sir Patrick]

^ yup- will grow on the glass, and anything else it can get a hold of!

[Hindered]

This thread is intense pressure to get more stuff to show off on here... :D

[Bella127]

Looks very clean . One thing to remember is to keep up on your water changes in your tank. Your fish and coral will love you for it.

[MizTanks]

Left side GSP growing on glass-cool or what.