20gallon build

no_Wedge · 12/12/2008, 01:37 PM

I am looking to build a 20gallon rectangle reef with fish aquarium, and was wondering how big of a skimmer, and also powerhead or heads I will need?

Michael · 12/12/2008, 01:57 PM

is it sumpless? the skimmer needs to be rated for at least 40 gallons if sumpless or twice the size of the total water system if you have a sump, as for powerheads, a couple of small tuzes will be ok, but if you have a sump with the return flow 1 may do, it depends on what your planning on keeping, id aim for at least 20 times the tank volume in flow turnover per hour, but if you intend to keep hard corals eventually then 60 times is quite common theses days, wavemakers controllers etc are now becomming common place, i suggest reading waterkeepers link at the top of this forum for a start, and read it several times, its a good read we all refer to at times, hth, by the way

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no_Wedge · 12/12/2008, 02:00 PM

it's sumpless, and I was looking into this skimmer wondering if it was good for a 20g, or what about something like the Aquapod 24 gallon tank, are those any good?

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...7~isKit~0.html

Michael · 12/12/2008, 02:04 PM

well that looks like a nice skimmer, however im not familliar with it so i cant say if its a good 1, but it looks pretty decent at a glance

no_Wedge · 12/12/2008, 02:19 PM

what about an aquapod? I've seen the 24 gallons for 204 without shipping, and they look nice and already have everything you need.

12/12/2008, 01:37 PM	#1
no_Wedge Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 422	20gallon build I am looking to build a 20gallon rectangle reef with fish aquarium, and was wondering how big of a skimmer, and also powerhead or heads I will need?

12/12/2008, 01:57 PM	#2
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	is it sumpless? the skimmer needs to be rated for at least 40 gallons if sumpless or twice the size of the total water system if you have a sump, as for powerheads, a couple of small tuzes will be ok, but if you have a sump with the return flow 1 may do, it depends on what your planning on keeping, id aim for at least 20 times the tank volume in flow turnover per hour, but if you intend to keep hard corals eventually then 60 times is quite common theses days, wavemakers controllers etc are now becomming common place, i suggest reading waterkeepers link at the top of this forum for a start, and read it several times, its a good read we all refer to at times, hth, by the way *To Reef Central* __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

12/12/2008, 02:04 PM	#4
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	well that looks like a nice skimmer, however im not familliar with it so i cant say if its a good 1, but it looks pretty decent at a glance __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

12/12/2008, 02:00 PM	#3
no_Wedge Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 422	it's sumpless, and I was looking into this skimmer wondering if it was good for a 20g, or what about something like the Aquapod 24 gallon tank, are those any good? http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...7~isKit~0.html

12/12/2008, 02:19 PM	#5
no_Wedge Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 422	what about an aquapod? I've seen the 24 gallons for 204 without shipping, and they look nice and already have everything you need.