My 20 Gallon Saltwater Fish Tank

[@dylanneff]

I had a similar experience with being nervous to set up my reef tank because of everybody saying how hard it is. It’s definitely not an “easy” tank, but I didn’t need to be nearly as worried as I was. The only difference between saltwater and freshwater is the salt. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Zense_19]

Yeah honestly once you figure out the several new pieces of equipment you need, it’s the same as freshwater

[@dylanneff]

Ya, I’m not even convinced that you NEED any of the extra equipment. I’m using the same equipment I had on my freshwater tank + a higher K light and I’m running at undetectable levels of nitrates and low phosphates. Also only two casualties out of the livestock I’ve added including corals. Granted I’ve only had it for 7 months so there’s still plenty of time for things to devolve into chaos…

[@Zense_19]

@@dylanneff do you mind sharing your filter setup? I have a canister filter and I’m not sure how to go about ordering the media in it

[@dylanneff]

I’m just using a Tetra Whisper hang on back filter with bio rings and filter floss. Not my favorite filter, but I had it laying around so I thought I’d try it. I’ve never used a canister before, but I’ve heard others suggest the order floss, coarse sponge, fine sponge, bio media, chemical media. If I were to set one up on a freshwater tank I’d probably just start with sponge, but again I don’t have direct experience.

[@dylanneff]

Oh also I have Ulva macroalgae! That’s a huge part of why I don’t have nitrates in the water.

[@garrett_9092]

Careful with that 525 gph wavemake lost many clowns and anemones to those i would definitely upgrade to the 660gph currents usa pump to connect to your loop system. It has a sponge around the pump to protect stuff from getting sucked up. Great video tho man!

[@BarrysAquarium]

Thanks for the advice! I recently switched to a hygger wave make and haven’t had any problems with fish getting sucked in. Hopefully it will stay that way!

[@mikoeeebs]

Very cool man! Great introduction to all your little buddies

[@BarrysAquarium]

No one cares

[@stayplanted1093]

Awesome tank!! Might have to set up a saltwater tank!

[@4SunnyinMiami2]

Nice coral selection! I'm looking for a candycane coral as well for my 29 gallon.

[@BarrysAquarium]

Thank you! Good luck finding a candycane coral!👍

[@atparium]

Good luck with your build! It's looking great. Build up your clean up crew to make sure algae doesn't build up!

[@BarrysAquarium]

ATParium Will do! Do you have any suggestions on how many/what type of snails to add to a tank like mine?

[@atparium]

@@BarrysAquarium i usually recommend 1 snail and/or hermit crab for a gallon of water. At the same time different snails will do different things. Some are great for algae some are carnivorous. Having a mix is great.
I'm not sure if you're interested but I made a little guide for clean up crews in reef systems to give you an idea what to put in your new tank. And please post more updates!
atparium.com/the-cleanup-crew-in-reef-aquariums/

[@BarrysAquarium]

ATParium The guide was very helpful! Thanks so much!

[@atparium]

@@BarrysAquarium no problem. If you have any questions related to saltwater tanks don't hesitate to send me a message. If I have an answer I send it your way

[@BarrysAquarium]

Sounds good 👍

[@Gamias]

Your clownfish are cute enough to make a freshwater guy considering trying making a salt water tank p.s the black clownfish is the prettiest clownfish ever

[@BarrysAquarium]

I know! I love my clownfish!

[@aquaticasmr184]

Very easy to convert use 50% dry rock 50% live rock
Get a used light on Facebook marketplace! Or maybe a low end led on amazon if in the budget
Add an extra hang on back filter double filtration for saltwater
Cheap china powerhead is a option
Sand
Salt
Hydrometer
I just did it today

[@graciliraptor3990]

thats a lovely tank

[@samwimoe1620]

Nice ❤❤

[@DaGreatWaaagh]

I have a 75 gallon reef with a sump and the overflow doesnt take the scum off the top, nor does the protine skimmer. Just lay a papertowl pice on the scum and it will sop it all up.

[@BarrysAquarium]

I’ll give that a try, thanks!

[@bashlivingstonstampededojo882]

awesome one day i might try the salt water side of the hobby but for now im still into the fresh water side

[@BarrysAquarium]

Freshwater is still my favorite!

[@A.R.C.77]

Drill some small holes in the lids. It makes a massive difference

[@Sal-vx5dg]

Looks great 👍 I would definitely add more flow though

[@BarrysAquarium]

Thanks! Going to add more flow when I get some more coral

[@jackiekearney]

Looking great.

[@Noble_Isaac]

Nice tank. Simple yet elegant.

[@evadesp]

Love the video!

[@VictoriaLeeCreates]

Beautiful I love it I'm about to start my first one

[@BarrysAquarium]

Good luck!

[@themaineadventure4687]

The Candy Cane has become one of my favorite. Try to find a blasto coral, I got one on an impulse buy and I really like it now.

[@BarrysAquarium]

I just looked up some pictures of a blasto coral and they look amazing! I’ll definitely look for one the next time I add some coral. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@themaineadventure4687]

@@BarrysAquarium great job on your tanks and videos! Keep the updates coming.

[@bigjay4142]

Looking good I say Move the powerhead over to the other side or add a second one should help

[@BarrysAquarium]

That was my initial plan but the power cord wasn’t long enough 😂

[@simeoncocov9373]

Good job it looks great!

[@BarrysAquarium]

Thanks so much!

[@raychandra86]

Starting on my new 20 gallon. What would recommend for media to begin?

[@Fifthimagez]

Awesome video

[@BarrysAquarium]

Thanks!

[@richardsandlervalle4904]

O my it’s crazy how I named my black clownfish scot too😂

[@BarrysAquarium]

That’s awesome!

[@wes8740]

Good video buddy 👍🏽

[@BarrysAquarium]

Thank you!

[@andygonzalezrodriguez3050]

Nice video, would be nice to continue seeing your tank and update on how it’s going

[@brysonpatrick9209]

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[@landonzain1661]

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[@brysonpatrick9209]

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[@brysonpatrick9209]

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[@landonzain1661]

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[@Jayj0214]

Heyyy just saw your videos on this salt water tank you made and I’m in a similar situation where I’m thinking of starting my own of this size ..but I’m curious to know ..did they thrive ? How is your tank now ? I see it was about 2 years ago you made this video

[@salvatorepetronzio5096]

wow
where can i buy this light? can you send me the link

[@lemonjuice_ee]

Can 1 clownfish survive in a 10 gallon tank? And can i put them without corals? Just live rocks?

[@BarrysAquarium]

Yes, a clownfish will do perfectly fine in a 10 gallon tank without coral as long as the tank is cycled properly.

[@lemonjuice_ee]

@@BarrysAquarium thanks for the response man!

[@BarrysAquarium]

No problem!

[@K_Bendel]

Hey Barry, where did you get the sea urchin?

[@BarrysAquarium]

I got it from-
m.liveaquaria.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4r6egrbk7gIVvCCtBh2gtQy0EAAYASAAEgKbJfD_BwE

[@Im_frmthehood99]

Can you use a normal tank for saltwater tank

[@ThatOneMalaysianGuy]

Yes you can

[@julied7202]

Just wanted you to hit 500 subs so I subed

[@Lulu-gb7it]

Great job love the tank

[@BarrysAquarium]

Thank you!

[@ttemple8891]

Did u have a vid how you do your water changes ? And how much harder is salt tank from fresh water

[@sarahgrassi9648]

search aqua clear 70 skimmer box. oceanbox design is the company that makes it. will fix that surface issue. also find a way to center the light cause its being wasted as it is now.

[@BarrysAquarium]

I’m going to definitely get one of those slimmer boxes! And I’ve been trying to center that light but just have not found the right way to do it yet. Thanks for the advice!

[@sarahgrassi9648]

@@BarrysAquarium saw 1 reefer angled the light on the lip of the tank and on the other side he had it mounted on the ac70. So it was angled but worked. I would be worried about it slipping but could easily tie it with a loop around filter bottom. Been researching alot. About to do a 15 gallon reef. Then upgrade to 40 come tax time.

[@BarrysAquarium]

I might end up just getting some sort of hanging light but not really sure. Good luck on your 15 gallon!👍

[@sarahgrassi9648]

@@BarrysAquarium check out prolificbreed and inappropriatereefer. There both nano reef UA-camrs.

[@brabbit3134]

Is it hard 😣 I really wanna do this I love clowns I’ve kept fresh water for years. I have a 20 long what do I need

[@kohyx6104]

I am considering to get a clownfish next time. What are the procedures

[@siddharthrm6385]

Wow that looks nice
Any tips to set up a basic saltwater tank like yours , the needs of the tank .

[@BarrysAquarium]

Thanks! My biggest tip would probably be to make sure your tank is cycled and add a few fish at a time. Also keep up on water changes.

[@niallslivingart3592]

This is really cool! I bet it will look amazing in a few months or a year. I plan on setting up another saltwater aquarium sometime. I already have a 1 gallon bowl aquarium, but I don't think it would work for fish, other than some small type of goby. I would love to get a pair of clownfish. Are you trying to breed your clownfish?

[@BarrysAquarium]

Thanks! I’m not currently trying to breed my clownfish but maybe some day. Good luck with your tanks 👍

[@niallslivingart3592]

@@BarrysAquarium Thank you!

[@niallslivingart3592]

@@BarrysAquariumThank you!

[@Tj1904Es]

Great video Whats the maintenance routine on this setup?

[@BarrysAquarium]

I do a four gallon water change every two weeks and change out the filter media once every month or so. So overall pretty simple!

[@felipeulate4965]

hey, im starting a 25 gallon reef aquarium with only a HOB filter, has the HOB filter been enough for your tank? ill be getting the tidal 55 btw

[@theall-usechannel8916]

NOOOO Don't get 20 gallon get 30 gallon instead

[@christianstraw5677]

What light is that? Is it good? I am currently looking for a good reef light without breaking the bank. They are crazy expensive!

[@BarrysAquarium]

It’s a Current USA Marine LED. This light is great if you only plan on keeping low light corals in my opinion. Another cheaper option is the Finnex Planted Plus. It’s very similar to the other light except it’s usually marketed to freshwater, but I’ve seen people on UA-cam use it for coral and have great success with it. Good luck, hope you find a good light!

[@christianstraw5677]

@@BarrysAquarium thank you!

[@Zense_19]

How did you go about cycling and preparing the tank?

[@BarrysAquarium]

I added some bottled bacteria and added fish about a week later

[@Zense_19]

@@BarrysAquarium awesome, I’m setting up a 75 gallon right now

[@BarrysAquarium]

Wow that’s awesome, what are you planning on keeping?

[@Zense_19]

@@BarrysAquarium I haven’t thought too much about what I want to fill it with yet! Right now I’m focusing on just getting it cycled, but for now my bf definitely wants some clownfish to start off and I want some soft and lps corals! The last owner of the tank had a whole ass eel in there so maybe eventually I can do something like that haha

[@BarrysAquarium]

Well that sounds fun and good luck with your tank!

[@Curiouslycurious008]

where did you find the rocks? Are they all live?

[@BarrysAquarium]

I ordered the rocks from BulkReefSuply.com and they are not live rock

[@frankfitzgerald2894]

How many pounds is that?

[@BarrysAquarium]

13 pounds

[@user-tx7rl3jw6c]

Hello. I would like to ask you what brand of water do you use

[@BarrysAquarium]

I use Great Value Distilled Water brand from Walmart 👍

[@cyberkiller6]

What powerhead is that? Do you like it?

[@BarrysAquarium]

It’s a sunsun power head. I really like it, I’ve had it for three years and it still works!

[@conradobaza1894]

do you know any good saltwater power heads for a 40 gallon breaded

[@billyspence4270]

What is the maintenance like?

[@BarrysAquarium]

Waterchange every two weeks. I go more in depth about maintenance in this video if you’re interested- m.ua-cam.com/video/wq7lSmV7pGs/v-deo.html

[@billyspence4270]

Brilliant thanks👍🏻

[@Tony-yy9cc]

I was freaking out about saltwater setup and u have put me at ease, Job well done mate luv it, i have 1 Q tho, freshwater tank was ok for saltwater, can any freshwater tank be converted to salt ??
PS: Subbed

[@SaiyanSatsuki]

Yes defiantly, I would advise though to do your best to get the all the fresh water thoroughly out. Tap water or the chlorine anyways is toxic to salt water fish, whereas freshwater fish can tolerate much more from what I’ve learned, getting into this hobby. Currently cycling my evo can’t wait, also check out as many local saltwater stores as possible, and pick their brain. My local guy has been super helpful and really keen to teaching beginners right.

[@jackiekearney]

Get another wavemaker.

[@dontworryaboutit8445]

20 gallon?

[@BarrysAquarium]

Yes!

[@cali_cal]

flow is too strong, try lowing a bit

[@lunalovegood9781]

can i keep my clownfish in 22 celcius?

[@BarrysAquarium]

I wouldn’t recommend it, but you probably can. It might not live as long because it will be more susceptible to various diseases in cooler water.

[@ohiosoutlaws3411]

I keep mine at 24-25 degree c

[@ohiosoutlaws3411]

25 during the day and 24.5 at night

[@scooter_sam6957]

1000th

[@BarrysAquarium]

My fish say thanks

[@philipwood8776]

R/O buddie from Amazon for only $55 is great....Bye bye film

[@BarrysAquarium]

Thanks! I’ll definitely look into that!