First Time Reefing 20g Long Suggestions | Help!

[CrystallConrad]

Thanks for the response, I love what you did with the selves to hang the lights, might steal that ideaas my tank is somewhat low to the ground.

Thanks ! The lighting is great I think you’ll be happy with them if you decide to purchase.

 

[zalick]

I am probably going to get this for the light

bc, there is only a 5$ difference between the 21inch and 15inch one should I just get the 21 inches?
My tank is 24 inches wide so it will almost completely cover it. Or should I save the 5 for a snail or something xD

A 20 long is 30" wide. Are you sure yours is only 24"?

 

[Eyezik]

A 20 long is 30" wide. Are you sure yours is only 24"?

That's just a miss on my part you are right.

 

[Eyezik]

So my final set up for my light is...

Ventilated Wire Closet System Shelf Kit
WILLS Newest 165W LED

Going to look something like this.

 

[Kaze]

If you are planning to get a blackbox, I wouldn't recommend to use a glass cover. It might gonna heat up your tank and limit the fresh air going into your tank, instead you can DIY a mesh top. I have a 20G long coral QT tank without cover. 2G RODI topoff only last few days due to evaporation. I would suggest you to get an ATO and it will save you a lot of time refilling and help keeping the salinity stable.

 

[Eyezik]

If you are planning to get a blackbox, I wouldn't recommend to use a glass cover. It might gonna heat up your tank and limit the fresh air going into your tank, instead you can DIY a mesh top. I have a 20G long coral QT tank without cover. 2G RODI topoff only last few days due to evaporation. I would suggest you to get an ATO and it will save you a lot of time refilling and help keeping the salinity stable.

Yeah the top, in my mind, is more just in case the light falls.