I recently just purchased a JBJ rimless 20 gallon tank as my first saltwater tank (had to go small due to budget since I’m in college). I bought 10 pounds of Live Rock, and saltwater from my reef store along with some turbostart bacteria that the reef store suggested. Im now going to be testing my water to get all the levels to where I need to before moving any further. Since it is my first tank, I have tons of questions! I’ve been reading books and things online about advice but there’s so much and I don’t know what half of it means. I know I need a few things before I get any fish or corals in my tank. I currently don’t have a light, heater, Wave maker, Protein skimmer, or a surface skimmer. Anything else that would be helpful for my tank and survival of my fish?
As for fish, I’m looking into clownfish and a Valentino puffer. I’m not sure if the puffer would be too difficult especially as it’s my first salt water tank? Is it difficult to feed them meaty foods? Also, is there any good anemones for the clown fish that won’t bother the Puffer that cost less than $100?
I have a lot of other questions and I’m sure I will be asking them on here since many of you are aquarium masters. Excited for the future of my tank and appreciate any advice including fish to look into, equipment to buy for my tank etc.
As for fish, I’m looking into clownfish and a Valentino puffer. I’m not sure if the puffer would be too difficult especially as it’s my first salt water tank? Is it difficult to feed them meaty foods? Also, is there any good anemones for the clown fish that won’t bother the Puffer that cost less than $100?
I have a lot of other questions and I’m sure I will be asking them on here since many of you are aquarium masters. Excited for the future of my tank and appreciate any advice including fish to look into, equipment to buy for my tank etc.