New to the hobby

[blakeboy300]

Hey everyone. I just wanted to stop in and and introduce myself. I am very new to the hobby and run a 20 gallon long tank. (starting small) I currently have had it up about a month and have some hermit crabs, 2 turbo snails, 20 pounds of live sand about 15-17 pounds of live rock. I slowly becoming hooked. I want to add a few fish but really not sure what to go with. Also I picked up a 30 inch Corallife max power reef light. I think I might start with Zoos and Mushrooms and see how that goes. Any ideas would be great. Thanks


Jason

 

[kpcollins31]

Welcome aboard. There is a lot of good information here. For a 20G tank, your options for fish are pretty limited - clownfish, damsels (avoid overly agressive varieties like black and white 3-stripe), many gobies to choose from -- here is a link to fish that would work in your aquarium for reference: LiveAquaria - Fish for Smaller Tanks

Get a good protein skimmer even though it costs a lot. Get one that is much bigger than you currently need - you won't regret it and if you decide to move to a bigger tank later, you won't necessarily need to purchase a new one. Mushrooms and zoos are a good way to start off.

Kevin

 

[archer8681]

Hey Jason, welcome!

I'm still fairly new to this myself, and I can tell you it's very addicting! The people here are great and have helped me a lot. Ask a lot of questions, and you will certainly get the answers you need.

Start posting some pics!

 

[sbertomen]

Jason - Welcome. I have a 20gal too, soon to move to a cube, but I have had it for about 3 years and it has really worked for me.

sara

 

[WinkeyWoneye]

Welcome aboard!
As others have said, there is alot of helpful info that is tossed around here. Ask away and someone will chime in with some help for ya. Welcome to CDMAS/RC.

 

[blakeboy300]

Thanks alot guys for the welcome. If I have any questions be sure that I will ask away.

 

[Krazy]

Welcome to Drama Central

You'll find all the help and info you need here, Good Group of people

 

[scorp1on]

Welcome

 

[gary greguire]

:wavehand:

 

[Ken668]

Welcome!!!

 

[TA]

 

[Toyota Guy]

welcome to the group.....


take your time, be patient and do your research.....only then will you really enjoy all the benefits of this hobby......


Chris

 

[fd235158]

Congrats on your new tank. I have a 20L also and there's quite a few very colorful fish that will work well in a smaller tank. I would really recommend staying away from damsels though, they have anger management issues.