Starting out

[gearish]

I really want to get into reef tanks and I’m already doing the most research I can. But looking for some opinions. I want to start out with a 20-15g cube AIO, but I wanted to know if these would be good beginner specs and when adding a fish, could smaller species of clownfish and some CUC be ok with that size. And I’m looking for some other insight on stuff like lighting recs for the tank and some other tips. Anything helps :)

 

[kevgib67]

I really want to get into reef tanks and I’m already doing the most research I can. But looking for some opinions. I want to start out with a 20-15g cube AIO, but I wanted to know if these would be good beginner specs and when adding a fish, could smaller species of clownfish and some CUC be ok with that size. And I’m looking for some other insight on stuff like lighting recs for the tank and some other tips. Anything helps :)

Yes, a couple of clowns is doable. Good luck and welcome, glad you are here!

 

[ReefCMD]

Go slow and welcome!

 

[Fish Fan]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

#WelcometoR2R

If you're brand new to reefing, I like to suggest the following guide and video series:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/



Good luck!

 

[Blue-eyed Clowns]

A pair of captive-bred ocellaris will do great in a 20. Tank-raised clowns already eat prepared foods and are used to aquarium life, so they're a good first fish once the tank has cycled. Either buy an already-bonded pair or two small juveniles together, with one a bit bigger than the other, and let them pair up naturally.

 

[fishface NJ]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[MC Blowfish]

Welcome to R2R!

I kept 2 ocellaris clowns in a 20 gallon for a little over a year. I did buy them together while they were very small.

As far as CUC goes. Snails, and hermit crabs are usually the go-to. Just make sure you have plenty of spare shells for the hermit crabs to move to, because they will go after snails to steal their shells.