My !20!g tank of noobishness

Hindered · 06-04-2010, 01:20 AM

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 · 06-04-2010, 01:26 AM

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

Looking forward to hearing more about your tank!!

MizTanks · 06-04-2010, 12:01 PM

Pics are a must

sound like your on your way to a 300g

good luck and keep us posted on you upgrade build.

Hindered · 06-04-2010, 02:09 PM

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 · 06-04-2010, 10:11 PM

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

Hindered · 06-04-2010, 11:09 PM

24 inch, and just 2 bulbs

Ocho Cinco · 06-04-2010, 11:12 PM

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 · 06-04-2010, 11:19 PM

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.