Tank life questions

[rudij]

Hey guys I have a 20g Tall tank with two OR sunburst in it. standard flourecent lighting black oolithic sand red fake corals for hitching posts and some macro alges. Low flow from skimmer and a very small regulated powerhead. Was wondering where I could find some turtle grass and if you thought the lighting on the tank would support it. Also do you think i could do a second pair in this tank or is one all I can do.

TIA

Rudi

[biomekanic]

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I'll be buying mine from him.

[Airel]

Hi Rudi,
Sorry I'm so late responding. I've been away from the computer for a few days.

You can keep up to 6 horses in your tank provided you have good filtration and no tankmates. You will be able to keep less horses with the addition of fish as tankmates.

I know very little about turtle grass. Someone with more knowledge will have to give you the lighting requirements.

HTH,
DeAnne :D

[billsreef]

Hi Rudi,

Your lighting will work to support minimal growth in turtle grasses. Brighter lighting will of course increase the growth rates. Another part of the equation for growing sea grasses is a sand bed at least 2 inches deep, I prefer the 4-6" myself and would suggest 4" would be ideal in a 20g tank. Depending on your food inputs you might need to provide supplemental feeding to sea grasses with some of the plant tabs sold for FW planted tanks.