20 Gallon Saltwater Aquarium update and How I Clean my 20 gallon Saltwater Aquarium!

Published on 12/6/20
20 Gallon Saltwater Aquarium update and How I Clean my 20 gallon Saltwater Aquarium! In this video is update you all on how the new 20 gallon Saltwater Aquarium is doing. I talk about the stocking, how the clean up crew have assisted me with maintenance and I show you just how easy it is to maintenance this aquarium. Keeping a smaller saltwater aquarium has it’s benefits when it comes to cleaning. It took me about 10mins total to clean this tank. Cleaning the filters will add on an additional 10 mins or so but nonetheless, it’s very easy compared to larger aquariums. It’s also easier on the pockets.
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[@saltlifeboy_2490]

Respect Father to Father >>> Much Blessing to you and your family

[@TheFishCorner]

Respect ✊🏾 sent to you! Thank you! 💯

[@user-tortuss]

I like watching your videos they are always to the point and like how you explain everything.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you! I really appreciate that! 🫶🏾

[@Sonny__b]

Keep up the great work. Always enjoy watching your videos and seeing your channel grow.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you Bro! I’m on it! I love seeing the channel grow too! 👊🏾

[@raychandra86]

Hey man, I watch your videos everyday almost. They give me good education the easy way to saltwater works. Question I had was. I'm starting my first saltwater 20 gallon. I have live fiji pink sand by caribsea and some south sea base rock. For filter I have an ac50. No skimmer. Would the south sea base rock be ok to start and also what media would you recommend for the filter to start? Using prime and stabilty. And if there are any other recommendations. Much appreciated keep up the great videos.

[@GabrielGuzman18]

Things looking good, thanks for the tips and for keeping it simple and easy to understand.💪🏾

[@TheFishCorner]

Indeed bro, simple is best in my opinion. Check out 37 gallon saltwater aquarium. Same original stocking but with additional inhabitants so it’s basically just an evolved tank. All while keeping it simple and low tech.

[@GabrielGuzman18]

@@TheFishCorner thank you! Catching up on the rest of your videos, much appreciated!

[@jackfrost1088]

Nice 👍🏻

[@frost5944]

This is lit frfr. Got a 55 G freshwater Now Im Starting a 25G Salt Water. Had the exact same thing in mind. Just wanted to make sure I wasnt the only one

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro. And that’s how you do it. Get started on a small tank and upgrade when you’re ready.

[@frost5944]

@@TheFishCorner Yeah. Just need a feel of the reef

[@Cbtrainnut]

Very nice set up! Thanks for sharing.

[@marlenemendez9861]

Keeping it simple 🙏

[@TheFishCorner]

That’s right, but that was just to show how easy it is to get started, now I’m going to start getting corals!

[@kennedybajrami4501]

♥️♥️

[@eddiejeffers2783]

What filters are you using?

[@TheFishCorner]

At this time I believe just my HOB Aquaclear 50 or 70… maybe both.

[@jacksonworkshop]

How often do you change the water on a tank like this?

[@matthewleonard3263]

How much salt do I put in a 20 gallon fish tank

[@TheFishCorner]

You have to measure it out. 1/2 cup per gallon. So 10 cups if it’s really 20 gallons. Which it’s not… a 20 gallon tank is around 17 - 18 gallons… I would use 8.5 - 9 cups of salt.

[@osky7777]

You have definitely inspired me to start a 20 gallon saltwater tank. Can I ask a question. I saw your not running a wave maker. do you recommend a wave maker for a 20 gallon?

[@TheFishCorner]

Good to hear Bro. I appreciate you. As for the circulation pump. I don’t use one because I already have a ton of flow coming from my HOB filters. If I needed more flow, I would use the circulation pump, so it’s really based on whether or not you need it.

[@kjeldlarsen912]

Thx love it , question can you put corals in that 20 gallon? If so what more do you need for them to live there ? Another light or ? Thx again 👍🦈😊

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you for your comment! I did indeed upgrade my tank to a 37 gallon with corals! You should definitely check it out!!

[@kjeldlarsen912]

Thx for the reply, I will check that out

[@nyxandnick9339]

I ended up going with a 10 gallon and it’s up and cycling, but how do I know how much fresh water to replace every day? By seeing the line where the water was and adding till it’s there? Or only via refractometer? I haven’t gotten a good answer anywhere😅Thanks in advance :)

[@TheFishCorner]

Good morning, that’s a great question. Just mark the tank where you like the water level, this can be with a piece of tape, marker or the water line. Then just top it off daily or every other day. The refractometer is used to check the salinity of the water. You should only add RODI water to top off evaporation. I hope this helps. 😁

[@nyxandnick9339]

@@TheFishCorner good morning and thank you, thats the piece of info I was missing :) I don’t have a reliable access to RODI water just yet and my local fish shop said distilled is fine since it’s the second purest option, I do know the ph in distilled water can be a bit low but as long as I actively monitor and maintain the ph in the tank via chemicals, would it be alright in a pinch?

[@jameshammett5027]

how is that sand sifting starfish doing in that 20 gallon tank? I want one in my 32 but was told he would starve in the small tank

[@TheFishCorner]

The fish has been upgraded to a 37 gallon but he’s doing great. Definitely not starving over here. I think it’d be fine to put a sand star in your 32 gallon. The logic that it will starve in a small tank is ridiculous, if there’s food for it to eat then it would be easier to find in a smaller tank.

[@jameshammett5027]

@@TheFishCorner Thanks man i really want one because the diamond goby will cover my sand bed corals with debris. hoping star fish will do the job with out causing more headaches

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you for trusting me with this question brother. I’m sure it’s going to work out just fine.

[@ibewbro5614]

Tanks coming along well dude... what type of coral u gonna eventually put in there if any in the future?

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro. And there’s a few corals I have my eyes on... To name a few: hammer corals; candy cane coral; star polyps; brain coral; ultra bleeding apple acan; some zoas maybe.... I’ll need to purchase a new light before I could start purchasing corals.

[@ibewbro5614]

@@TheFishCorner awesome choices i have a few of those already I love hammers they are pretty cool... but acans are my new obsession at the moment im tryin to start a lil acan rock with about 3 or 4 different colored frags and see how it grows

[@JoseGomez-uo8xg]

Where can I get that softener tool

[@TheFishCorner]

Softener tool?

[@Amberkicksass8]

What type of water should I be topping off my salt water tank with?

[@TheFishCorner]

RODI.

[@Sabertooth_54]

I’m thinking of getting a tank soon and I was wondering if I could put a dwarf lion fish in a 20 gallon and how many times a month do you have to clean the tank.

[@izzyskinnychin1462]

2

[@MadLaserGaming]

120? I'd make my own rodi water, love the tanks though

[@TheFishCorner]

I plan to when we move. 💯 Bought the RODI system already.

[@jswerved4386]

What size aqua clears are u using? And how's it been working any corals?

[@TheFishCorner]

I’ve been using an Aquaclear 70 and 50. Now I’m using two Aquaclear 70’s and it’s working very well!

[@eddiejeffers2783]

That is alot of flow

[@blitzkrieg6514]

Will adding more coral to my aquarium while theres fish in it affect them?

[@TheFishCorner]

Make sure when you buy your corals it’s from a healthy tank. Then buy the coral dip solution and follow the instructions on it. You can also quarantine your corals if you need to. All I do is buy them healthy, dip them, and put them in.

[@youronlycow]

$120 a month on water change!? Sorry im new to this hobby. 3 months experience and i'm already thinking hard on achieving a 0 water change setup or a minimum water change setup. Some ideas I have for you include using protein skimmer + refugium + seachem matrix + seachem purigen. Dose the trace elements if you have corals for replenishing elements. For the HOB setup maybe a HOB skimmer + HOB refugium + seachem matrix + purigen? My 2 cents haha. I have a 21gal nano tank in a fowlr setup and I really hate making the RODI water so i'm trying to find ways to export nutrients through bio and chemical filtration. I'm sure it'll cost a lot less than $120 a month and perhaos more impactful on a larger tank.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you for your input. Just to clarify, the $120/month is on my 150 gallon saltwater aquarium. Which I have a huge protein skimmer, filters etc on it. As for the 20 gallon, water changes probably cost $10 a month. It’s basically pennies compared to the 150. As for finding a system that requires 0 water changes... good luck, you have to do your water changes unless it’s an open system. When we obtain fish tanks it’s a closed system, basically a poop bowl lol so you MUST bring in clean water REGARDLESS of your filtration. I’ve been in the saltwater hobby for 3yrs and studied extensively before I ever got started. The reason I’m doing a simple 20 gallon system with HOB filters is to show viewers what is possible. I started with this 20 gallon aquarium 3 yrs ago and went out and bought all the bells and whistles, but it’s not necessary at all. So if someone wants to finally get started in the saltwater game, they can easily see how simple it could be. By the way, we don’t make RODI water, we make the saltwater. RODI is to top of your tank due to water evaporation. But I too, hate making my saltwater. Which is why I buy it prepare. As for the HOB protein skimmer, I have one but again, it’s not necessary. My tank is doing absolutely amazing with the bare minimum. Which is what I’m trying to depict. Too many people are intimidated by saltwater aquariums, hell, I was, which is why I did so much research before started. I’m still learning, yet I’ve learned enough to make it very simple for someone that wants to finally get started. Hence the reason I’m doing it the way I am with this 20 gallon. Nice talk haha 🥂

[@youronlycow]

@@TheFishCorner Thanks for your input! I learnt so much from you! A friend of mine gave me an RODI machine to start the hobby thats why I make my own RODI water. I use that water for top up as well as making saltwater using redsea blue bucket. However the machine takes hours and hours to produce a few gallons of RODI water. I may consider doing what you do buying premade water. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you so much for your support! I really appreciate it!! And yes, the reverse osmosis filter is what I’m familiar with when it comes to making RODI water and I agree it’s good for auto top off but that’s about it. I would definitely recommend buying it. You’re very welcome! Thank you for commenting!

[@801erik]

What filter are you using for your 20 gallon tank if you don’t mind me asking

[@TheFishCorner]

HOB Aquaclear 70 and Aquaclear 50

[@richardportelli1983]

120 bucks a month on water changes? Why not use a nutrient export thats not so costly?

[@TheFishCorner]

I export the nutrients with my filters; sump and skimmer. But the water changes are still necessary. Do you have any recommendations on any other ways to export nutrients? I have to be honest with you man, it could easily be more costly when it comes to doing water changes. If I either did them more often or did larger water changes. So any tips would be appreciated. 👍🏾

[@sonyvarghese4992]

How did you make sure the new salt water is the same temperature as the tank water?

[@TheFishCorner]

As long as it’s close by a few degrees it’s all good. Room temperature here is 76 degrees, that’s good enough. Don’t overthink or over complicate it. When you’re doing a percentage of 50 or less your temperature numbers don’t have to be spot on. That goes for saltwater and freshwater. But anything more than 50% you’ll want to ensure the temperature is closer.