sw noob.

[Nano]

Good advice from a newbie to a newbie - complete with proper disclaimer.

Thanks Myka, I'm trying! I'm still pretty oblivious to alot of salt waters mysteries, but I do know the over all basics of the aquarist hobby!! :P fresh water 10 years and running, now its time to apply some of my knowledge towards a new hobby, and learn in the process.

- Take it from me, I bought a 20, and got off to a rocky start, ask just about anyone on here lol I've become the "what not to do" guy of the month haha. But now I have made a few pals on here, that have pointed me in the right direction, Myka is one of them (Super smart) 29 is a great size, I'm eventually going to make my 20 into a sump, and move up to a 40g. maybe this summer, even with my gass lid I lose alot to evaporation and am topping off about 1 liter per day so in retrospec I wouldve gone larger haha

[jtbadco]

+1 nanomano

You don't have to be an expert to share your knowledge with others and you made valid points

[Nano]

Originally Posted by jtbadco

+1 nanomano

You don't have to be an expert to share your knowledge with others and you made valid points

Thanks bud. I'm picking thing up as I go.

[Reef Pilot]

Originally Posted by nanomano

Thanks bud. I'm picking thing up as I go.

Actually, I am quite impressed at how quickly you have learned, and willing to give back advice is good. I've been into SW just over a year now, and can definitely relate.

With extensive research and learning from mistakes, I think newbies are sometimes more up to date on the latest techniques and products than some of the old timers. And it is good to question some of the advice here on these forums. I know in my case, I have already proven wrong some advice given to me by some of the old timers on this forum.

[jakejake]

JBJ Led Powered Nano Cube
89 watts
32 lbs of live rock 2 months old

i started out with a 14 bio cube to get my feet wet.good starter for myself.

1 yellow goby
1 pistol shrimp
2 clowns
2 damsels
1 blennie
lots of critters
2 cleanner shrimp
1 elegance, 1 hammerhead, 1 feather duster
happy tank and easy to maintain.
i would love to go even bigger but limited to space in home.

[Reefie]

Originally Posted by nanomano

Thanks Myka, I'm trying! I'm still pretty oblivious to alot of salt waters mysteries, but I do know the over all basics of the aquarist hobby!! :P fresh water 10 years and running, now its time to apply some of my knowledge towards a new hobby, and learn in the process.

- Take it from me, I bought a 20, and got off to a rocky start, ask just about anyone on here lol I've become the "what not to do" guy of the month haha. But now I have made a few pals on here, that have pointed me in the right direction, Myka is one of them (Super smart) 29 is a great size, I'm eventually going to make my 20 into a sump, and move up to a 40g. maybe this summer, even with my gass lid I lose alot to evaporation and am topping off about 1 liter per day so in retrospec I wouldve gone larger haha

I might suggest getting an ATO or switching to LEDs if you have that much evap on a 20G, or possibly a shorter photo period on your lights to keep heat down.