Help me beat my boyfriend!

I think it's more that he thinks I can get everything handed to me because I'm a woman, lol.

 

its going to be hard to find a fish that will be comfortable in a 20 gallon... that wont be to small compared to a lion fish.

Honestly i would have chosen the lion fish last. but i would definitely put some trigger's in there, i love those fish but i cant put them in my reef tank.

what other fish are you thinking about adding to your 20g?

 

Actually ours has been quite friendly up until now. He was being fed frozen silversides and krill at the pet store and adapted pretty easily to our tank. He doesn't scuffle with the other fish, I think he just got hungry He's been in hiding since he ate the clown, like a naughty puppy that knows he shouldn't have peed on the carpet.

 

Just PM me, I'll turn my laptop away from him


He says he would like to try doing a reef tank since our 125 is just fish and a lone anemone.

 

Welcome to 3reef! You'll learn a lot here.

FWIW, any fish in the same tank with a lionfish is fair game if it can fit in the lionfish's mouth.

 

That's what I've heard. Our other clownfish is a pretty good size, as is the yellow tang. And I think Bruce (the lionfish) is more afraid of the damsels than they are of him.

 

Don't bet on it. When it comes to food, fish know no fear!

 

the best piece of advice you'll get around here as a saltwater newbie is 3Reef's slogan
"Go slow, let it grow."
good luck and post pics soon

ok, here is some great beginners threads to start your education

http://www.3reef.com/forums/new-hobby/great-threads-help-you-get-started-75664.html

http://www.3reef.com/forums/tropical-fish/must-read-fish-threads-75668.html

 

Well, we started looking at some lights today and are not sure which to go with. Again, this is for a 20 gallon tall tank. Prices are about the same. Which do you think would be best for a fish and reef tank?

1. 24" T5 Quad Deluxe 96W Marine Version(4x 24W)
Excellent for marine, reef, and cichlid aquariums.
Fixture comes with 2x 12000K and 2x Actinic Blue lamps.
Features:

* Dimensions - 23.50” x 7.25” x 2.75”
* Brackets add 2.75" in height
* Supports 4x 24W T5 High Output lamps
* Supports 2x Bluemoon LED
* Supports standard T5 HO lamps
* 96W total power
* Individual power cords for each function
* Black, non corrosive powder coated aluminum housing
* Non-corrosive powder coated aluminum housing
* Highly polished reflector
* Cooling Fan
* Mounting brackets flips up for convenience
* CE Certified

Listing includes:

* 1x 24" T5 Quad fixture
* 1x Mounting Bracket (Free Item*)
* 2x 24W T5 HO lamps 12000K (Free Item*)
* 2x 24W T5 HO lamps Actinic Blue (Free Item*)
* 2x LED (Free Item*)

2. 24" CF Dual 130W (2x 65W)
This is an all-in-one light suitable for many types of environments like freshwater, reef, marine, and planted aquarium. This is the most bang for the buck. Go compare at any local fish store. Include cooling fan to lower temperature. Include Bluemoon LED lights for an awesome nocturnal viewing so you can see what’s going on in the dark. It also includes 3 power cords and 3 power switches. Ready to use with timer.
Features:

* Dimensions - 23.50” x 7.25” x 2.75”
* Brackets add 2.75" in height
* Supports 2x 65W compact fluorescent lamps
* Supports 2x Bluemoon LED
* Supports straight pin lamps
* 130W total power
* Individual power cords for each function
* Black, non corrosive powder coated aluminum housing
* Non-corrosive powder coated aluminum housing
* Highly polished reflector
* Cooling fan
* Mounting brackets flips up for convenience
* CE Certified

Listing includes:

* 1x 24" CF Dual fixture
* 1x Mounting Bracket (Free Item*)
* 1x 65W CF Lamp 12000K (Free Item*)
* 1x 65W CF Lamp Actinic Blue (Free Item*)
* 2x LED (Free Item*)

 

Most would say you get better performance and more options going the T5 route