Mac's New Nano Reef (20 gal) *lots of pics*

Do most fish store accept returns/trades?


For lighting
I have a T5 ho setup with a 10,000k (I think) and a 420/460 (not sure on these #s either) actinics

 

looking good so far to me. i love the nanos hopeing to get one soon for some side projects for my main tank

 

That t5 should be enough for Lps/softies. I'd ditch the damsels and add a clown pair. Personally I wouldn't have more that 2-3 fish in a 20g.

 

Are there any easy, Hardy LPS?

 

Most Lps are pretty easy to keep.

 

Noticed that you just have a penguin 150. As you increse the fish/corals, you might want to look into a small skimmer if you can swing it. Hydor slim skim or Tunze doc skimmers are pretty small and from what I've been reading, pretty good units.

 

Looking good so far. If you want to start with a pretty easy LPS to start with, check out a trumpet or candy cane. For a 20 gallon, your two bulb fixture should be fine for most, if not all LPS. Especially if you are running some high quality bulbs in your fixture.

 

If you are successful with most Lps I would try for a montipora. They have similar lighting needs.

 

How much does one of those cost? I would eventually like to get a Skimmer (and a sump too).Especially as I add more things to the tank.

 

Most stores will take trades, just gotta ask!

And I agree to ditch the damsels, they will make it really hard to add anything into a tank that size.

Looks great!!