"MartinOsirus" wrote in message ...
Appreciate any comments/suggestions from you experienced folks!
I never had a marine tank before and am limited on space and money
- but would like to try!

My answer will be short - anything less then 30-40g will be
considered very unstable and a big challenge for an experienced.
Requires constant attention and quick reaction to bad symptoms.
These are skills all beginners, like you call yourself, lack...

If you do not have space/money to setup minimum 40g tank
better postpone this first tank for some better times...