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04/26/2010, 03:45 PM | #1 |
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20 gal. tank setup advice
i am looking for a twenty gallon [75ish liter] tank under $100 (tank cost only). i also need help with skimmers and or filters that are also under $100.
it can be as tall as needed but, i only have about 2.5 feet in width and length. Any help is appreciated!
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04/26/2010, 03:51 PM | #2 |
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A standard 20H should do the trick. You can probably find on on craigslist for cheap. Are you planning on using a sump, or is everything going to be HOB (hang on back)?
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04/26/2010, 03:57 PM | #3 |
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i didn't know which one to do but i've been thinking that HOB is the way to go.
i also wanted leather coral and was wondering what strength i need the lights to be?
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04/26/2010, 03:59 PM | #4 |
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When I had my HOB skimmer, I had the Aqua C Remora. Can't go wrong with that one! For a filter, I would go with the Aqua Clear 110 modded in a fuge! I should be down your neck of the woods at the beginning of May. Going to see a show!
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04/26/2010, 04:05 PM | #5 |
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thx for the help the C Remora sounds great. this was exactly the advice i needed.
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04/26/2010, 08:24 PM | #6 |
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If all you want to keep is softies (shrooms, Leathers, Zoas) then a Power Compact light should be plenty. You can find them pretty cheap.
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