clown help i dont want to put them in the wrong

[chema14]

i have a tank with some substrate, live rock, a 5-15 gallon im going tommarow to buy a air pump no sump just that i want to house a couple clowns, a shrimp,a starfish but i need some help i know i need a better filter just not sure what kind. oh would i need lights for shrimp or starfish if so how many watts??are skimmers and sumps neccesary?? i want just some fundlementals ive been READING alot just want your guys advice.. well guys im going tommarow to the stare what would i need to buy? i have a okay budget

 

[chema14]

14 gallons

 

[Titus77]

Get a 20 gallon.

 

[chema14]

okay

 

[Reef Ruler]

and instead of getting an airpump ask if they have any powerheads

 

[billy73]

You might hit up indmas on RC. You might be able to find some good used stuff from the locals.

 

[flasher1]

None of the things you listed need light.

You do not need a sump or skimmer as they are really only practical on larger tanks.

I am running a 10 gallon with about 15 lbs of live rock, 15 lbs of live sand, and a filter pad with carbon and all sorts of goodies in it. Keep feedings light, and do 10% water changes every week or so and you should be fine.

The only piece of equipment I am running is a pengiun 100 without the biowheel (replaced the biowheel with the filter pad)

 

[Titus77]

A 10 gallon? That's the size of my quarentine tank! The temperature fluctuates very easily. That's why I suggested the 20 gallon. Wont heat up/ cool down as fast as a 10. Also, your tank inhabitants wont be as stressed. All you need is a filter, a heater, and water bottles (to keep in the freezer until your tank is too hot).

 

[chema14]

regular water bottles or put salt water in them???? wait so all you need is like emperor 400 and a heater ? to run it with rock and sand-live?

 

[Titus77]

Either way. Salt water takes longer to melt, due to the salt particles, so go with regular water.

 

[Titus77]

And get a "little time, little temp" thermometer. You will need it.