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Fishyandrew45 Hobbyist Posts: 137 Kudos: 98 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Jul-2004	Hi all, I was thinking about a tank I might want to set up in the future. A marine tank like maybe 29 gallons. Of course im going to master fw first just wondering how much work/ money this would take. so a 29 gallon tank, what would I need to set this up? (reef or not, whichever would be easier for a begginer) just curious any advice is welcomed!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
dthurs Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	Fish only is the easiest. Tank, powerhead, heater, lights, substrate, decorations, salt, water, and fish. You will also need a hydromoter, and a test kit for SW. As for cost, not much more the FW. As for how hard to keep, you just need to water your water paramiters and premix your water for water changes. Dan
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
Fishyandrew45 Hobbyist Posts: 137 Kudos: 98 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Jul-2004	Oh that doesnt sound too hard, what are some cool begginer fish that I could keep in a 29 gal?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
XxxxMaddawgXxxx Fingerling Posts: 18 Votes: 0 Registered: 01-Aug-2004	once you start out you could get some damsils while the tank is going through its process, after its all cycled which takes a while you could probally get some clownfish, lionfish are cool, triggers, yellow and blue tangs are very colorful. Good Luck
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
Fishyandrew45 Hobbyist Posts: 137 Kudos: 98 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Jul-2004	cool thanks alot for the help, sounds like alot of fun! thanks all
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	Tangs, Triggers, and a number of Lionfish species will outgrow the 29 gallon tank... Other fish you might consider are Firefish, Cardinalfish, and Neon Gobies. [span class="edited"][Edited by Shinigami 2004-08-23 12:09][/span] -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
lil_mikey69 Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3180 Kudos: 2380 Votes: 1 Registered: 22-Jan-2003	Lionfish(Most of them), Tangs, and Triggers will all be far too large for a 29 gallon. A pair of Clownfish would work nicely though.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
razz Enthusiast Posts: 189 Votes: 1 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	As far as cost goes to get everything you want: 1 ARM 1 Leg
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XxxxMaddawgXxxx Fingerling Posts: 18 Votes: 0 Registered: 01-Aug-2004	if you get a pair of clowns, you could get a few sea anemones (sp)? those are always nice and constantly doing different things.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
lil_mikey69 Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3180 Kudos: 2380 Votes: 1 Registered: 22-Jan-2003	, you could get a few sea anemones (sp)? those are always nice and constantly doing different things No offense, but are you keeping any SW tanks at this time? You seem to be throwing out some pretty poor suggestions, especially for someone intrested in starting a small fish only tank. They have specific needs and requirements that cannot usually be met by a new tank or a beginner. They also are not necessary for Clowns to be happy and healthy.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
Fishyandrew45 Hobbyist Posts: 137 Kudos: 98 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Jul-2004	I think what I might do is go with a pair of clowns or go up to a 55 gallon. Is there a community style sw tank I could do with a 55 gallon?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
lil_mikey69 Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3180 Kudos: 2380 Votes: 1 Registered: 22-Jan-2003	You could defentinally create a small community of peaceful fish in a 55 gallon tank. Thats what I've tried to do with my 75.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
dthurs Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	A royal gramma is another small peacefull fish. Nice color too. Dan
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
XxxxMaddawgXxxx Fingerling Posts: 18 Votes: 0 Registered: 01-Aug-2004	i use to have a 55 gallon saltwater tank lil_mikey69 and i dont see my suggestions being poor, just throwing out some idea's theres a difference.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
DarkRealm Overlord Moderator metal-R-us Posts: 5962 Kudos: 2166 Registered: 23-Sep-2002	Please try to throw out ideas that would work for the size of tank, and the experience level of the person wanting ideas.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41


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