morganrules

i got a 15 gallon tank im definitely going to do SW with some clownfish i need to know what else i should get for the tank as i said in title im a bit rusty on this stuff i have a filter, air pump, heater, temp gauge. i know i need the sea salt and stuff what else

Trio123

For a saltwater tank I would recommend cured live rock, live sand, a powerhead or two small ones, possibly a protein skimmer but you dont absolutely need it for that size (but I would put it on there personally). If you want corals that require high light, you'll need to get compact florescents or something like that.

The live rock and live sand will boost your "good bacteria" and be your major biological filtration of ammonia and nitrite. The powerheads move the water through the porous rock so that the bacteria can break down those toxins. The protein skimmer uses foam fractionation to remove dissolved organic compounds. Hope that helps!

morganrules

thank you that helps a whole lot. also do damsels cooperate or get along with clownfish

Trio123

Clownfish are a damsel And yes they do. But be careful getting damsels as they can be very nippy with other fish (striped damsels are underwater demons, imo). Chromis are the fairly docile. But they should be schools and I dont know if you have enough room in the 15 gallon.

morganrules

im also doing a freshwater tank (i have more experience in freshwater lol) same size until i get some cash .

blossom112

I have the prizm hang on and looking to get one for the 20 gl ,its small enough and is so quiet and they only run about 100 bux's maybe less where you are :-)
GOOD LUCK AND WELCOME BACK TO SW

varder

I have a clownfish with a white stiped damsel and they are doing just fine they are like brothers!!
just a side note I think you might be on the limit of fish you can put in that 15 gal tank. if you add more fish the bio load will increase and it will be harder to maintain.

Goodluck!!!!

fishrule101

I see they answer every question except one(salt). If you plan on making it a reef Reef Crystals would do the trick. Also cured LR Is very expensive so uncured LR might be the chose. But your tank is small only needing about 15-30 lbs of LR. AS for light if reef get T-5s or metal hailds. I have T-5s and they do wonders. I even got some coral growing from the LR. I have one maroon clown and one three striped damsel and they are doing great. The clown just gets mad cuase the damsel follows him. As for your filter I put the rubble of LR into it. AS for skimmer I don't have one but i alot of LR for a 28 gallon tank(45 lbs) but it only looks like 22 and theres so much room left. I guess the LR helps keep everything good so I don't need a skimmer. I plan on buying a prim thou. Well hope your tank turns out great.

Trio123

I didnt mean that striped damsels would be nippy with your clown. They should be fine with the clown. But they can be nippy with many other fish. I have a personal bais against them as saw one tear up and kill a beautiful coral beauty in a matter of a day. Obviously before we could get him out of there

morganrules

im getting some freshwater fish first i want to build up that aquarium then im going straight to SW YAY