update on 20l sw

[gc09]

that equipment may i need , i have fresh water fish , but the wife wants 2 clowns , so i would like to know the easiest way to make it happen , i know the smaller the less room for mistakes, any info is appreciated

[gc09]

i have powerheads,heaters, canister,

[barrettsline]

new to sw , whats the easiest way to set up a 20g long for two small clown fish ,

Easiest way?

Crushed coral substrate
Dead corals
Water
Salt mix
HOB filter

I did these kinds of setups for years back when I was really into salt water in the late 90's. Now a days, I couldn't tell you since there are so many different things you can do and different ways to do it. The above is what I was doing when I was keeping lion fish, eels, and at one point a nurse shark.

[gc09]

yeah i just want a simple set up just to keep the clowns alive , so hob filter better than a canister? and how long to let it cycle

[johnnytrinh]

pretty much everything you need. add rocks and crush corals for substrate. and some lighting

[barrettsline]

new to sw , whats the easiest way to set up a 20g long for two small clown fish ,

But I your wanting to keep clowns your going to have to provide them anemones and such for them to play and hide in I would think.

[R_sustaita]

whats the reason of the crush coral and dead coral?

[gc09]

i have acintic and 10k lights but i need info from scratch ,

[johnnytrinh]

i have 40lbs of dry rocks and about 20lbs crush corals for sale if you need.

[barrettsline]

new to sw , whats the easiest way to set up a 20g long for two small clown fish ,

yeah i just want a simple set up just to keep the clowns alive , so hob filter better than a canister? and how long to let it cycle

No I would not say its better. I was just responding to the easiest. I you have a canister use it. But you will need something to break the protein layer up that will build on the surface of the water. A HOB can and will do this.

[barrettsline]

new to sw , whats the easiest way to set up a 20g long for two small clown fish ,

whats the reason of the crush coral and dead coral?

Substrate and decor. You can use sand as well but I would use pool filter sand. My basic setup is meant for only fish.

[gc09]

oh ok i also have a wet dry but i think its too big for the 20g,

[barrettsline]

new to sw , whats the easiest way to set up a 20g long for two small clown fish ,

Size of the wetdry doesn't matter. You can get a small pump and small overflow box. It just depends on what you want to run.

[barrettsline]

new to sw , whats the easiest way to set up a 20g long for two small clown fish ,

I say that and is does matter but just because it's bigger than it needs to be doesn't mean that you can't use it. Just have to tone it down some.

[gc09]

yeah i have a control valve on it, how long to cycle , so i add the crushed coral , then the coral on top , whats the salinity suppose to be when i mix the water with the salt,