Toronto first ⏱ with a 20 gallon tank

[Madangelo]

Hey everyone I’m Madangelo
First time in a forum and owning a saltwater fish tank.
My tank is located in my den of my condo and placed in a fire place mantle.
Tank size 20 gallons and set up as of June 13th, 2020. Now I’ve just done the water cycling testing and I’m shy of zeros all around . But confused on what to do next? Corals or anemone? Slugs? feed back appreciated.

 

[SaltyCupcake]

Welcome to R2R!! We're happy to have you.

What I would do next is start thinking carefully about what livestock would be comfy in a 20g so they don't stress out. Then I would make sure that they will get along to minimize aggression as much as possible. As long as you add things slowly so that your biofilter/bacteria has time to adjust, you should be alright. Take my advice with a grain of salt though, I'm still new.

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to R2R!!! You may find this article helpful:

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I'm sure others will jump in with more specifics. Good luck!

 

[Retro Reefer]

 

[Fred2482]

Welcome!

 

[MrsBugmaster]

 

[New&no clue]

Welcome to the Reef. I always like to start a tank with a couple inverts, snails or a shrimp just to make sure things are going well.

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Madangelo]

Welcome to R2R!! We're happy to have you.

What I would do next is start thinking carefully about what livestock would be comfy in a 20g so they don't stress out. Then I would make sure that they will get along to minimize aggression as much as possible. As long as you add things slowly so that your biofilter/bacteria has time to adjust, you should be alright. Take my advice with a grain of salt though, I'm still new.

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Thanks for the advice. And definitely looking into having a specific fish (dwarf lion fish) it’s just the landscape is now my issue as what will let toxins out or attack other species etc.
Please feel free to comment. Its helpful and appreciated.

 

[AcroNem]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Madangelo]

Welcome to the Reef. I always like to start a tank with a couple inverts, snails or a shrimp just to make sure things are going well.

That was my first intention. Thanks for the confirmation.

 

[Rabidgoose]

Welcome to R2R Patience is often rewarded in this hobby. I suggest starting a build thread so we can see what you have. A nem is going to need good lighting to thrive in your tank.

 

[Madangelo]

Welcome to R2R!!! You may find this article helpful:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean...

www.reef2reef.com

I'm sure others will jump in with more specifics. Good luck!

Awesome. Thanks for the link and I’m sure the group will definitely help me out too.

 

[Madangelo]

Welcome to R2R Patience is often rewarded in this hobby. I suggest starting a build thread so we can see what you have. A nem is going to need good lighting to thrive in your tank.

On it

 

[sp1187]

welcome to the show.

 

[Reefnman2]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[SCReef'n]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Hey everyone I’m Madangelo
First time in a forum and owning a saltwater fish tank.
My tank is located in my den of my condo and placed in a fire place mantle.
Tank size 20 gallons and set up as of June 13th, 2020. Now I’ve just done the water cycling testing and I’m shy of zeros all around . But confused on what to do next? Corals or anemone? Slugs? feed back appreciated.

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Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Lots of knowledgable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[SPR1968]

Some great advice already so Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Reesj]