Starting a 10 gallon Reef tank

[Fishman1995]

Im setting up my 10 gallon empty tank as a Saltwater reef tank. I already have the filter. I need to know my fish possibilitys and invertibrate possibilitys. Id like to be able to keep a nice sized starfish that'd work with an Anenome and some fish that work with Anenomes. Im thinking i like the True Pecula clowns, Firefish, yellowtailed Damselfish, and the six line wraise. For invert's i like Hermit Crabs, Serpent Starfish and some snails to filter the sand etc. Can anyone shoot me any advice, i know this is going to take ALONG time to fix this thing up. Also can you make me a list of equipment i need, i know i need a powerhead and the thingy to read salinity

 

[Lotus]

Saltwater stocking is much lower than in freshwater. You can maybe stock two very small fish (an inch or less) or one fish that gets 2 to 3 inches. An anemone probably won't work, as they need more water than that to ensure good water quality.

You don't really need a filter, but you need a good powerhead and live rock. Also, if you plan on corals, you'll need some excellent lighting.

 

[Newman]

yes, try reading the stickied threads in the SW section of our forum.
a 10 gallon tank will be a cool SW challenge but you must go into battle well prepared

 

[tom91970]

I had a 10g reef with a yellow tailed damsel and a clown along with a couple crabs and a few snails. Upgraded to a 29g this summer, with the same fish and other critters as mentioned. Minimal stocking is important in a 10g.