I am setting up my first saltwater tank. I am wanting to do a reef with several species of coral and a couple of fish. This is what I have already:
20 gallon tank - glass
Aquafuge 4.5 gallon with built in skimmer
Coralife lunar light w/ 1-65W 10K, 1-65W actinic, and 2 3/4W LEDs
75 GPD RO/DI filter
Here are my questions:
How many pounds of live rock should I get and is it better to cycle a new tank with uncured rock or get cured and cycle some other way?
Should I purchase live sand or just use regular sand?
Is the lighting I have strong enough for clams?
What corals will this lighting support?
How many and what kinds of inverts should I get for cleanup?
I know this is a lot to ask all at once. So, let me say thanks in advance to all that help me out. I will definitely return the knowledge to future newbies as I obtain it.
Thanks again
Kirk
20 gallon tank - glass
Aquafuge 4.5 gallon with built in skimmer
Coralife lunar light w/ 1-65W 10K, 1-65W actinic, and 2 3/4W LEDs
75 GPD RO/DI filter
Here are my questions:
How many pounds of live rock should I get and is it better to cycle a new tank with uncured rock or get cured and cycle some other way?
Should I purchase live sand or just use regular sand?
Is the lighting I have strong enough for clams?
What corals will this lighting support?
How many and what kinds of inverts should I get for cleanup?
I know this is a lot to ask all at once. So, let me say thanks in advance to all that help me out. I will definitely return the knowledge to future newbies as I obtain it.
Thanks again
Kirk