Dubitup Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 Hey all, been lingering in the backround and now I what to set-up my old 29g again. I guess a 29g is a bit big for a nano, but I 'm looking for suggestions as far as set-up. Link to comment
kickyourbrainintheface Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 well, that depends on what aniamls you want to keep. you should first decide this, then build your tank around their needs. most likely, you'll want a good skimmer and at least a four inch deep sand bed with live rock for starters. Link to comment
Dubitup Posted September 16, 2003 Author Share Posted September 16, 2003 Thanks for the reply. I want to do a clam tank with some monitpora and maybe arco's. I've heard that acro's only do well in MH lighting, but I've done ok with VHO's - what do you guys think will be best for this particular set-up. Will definitley use a skimmer, but more curious about not using a wet/dry filter, I've read a bunch on the plenum sand bed to take care of nitrates, lots of LR, but never talked with anyone who has tried this approach. Anybody here??? Thanks Link to comment
gargoyleexotics Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 what do you guys think will be best for this particular set-up. Definitely halides. We have a 36gallon bowfront sps/clam tank that has similar dimensions to a standard 29 (gains the additional volume from the bow but otherwise the same). We are running a 250 watt halide on it supplemented with 2x75 watt vho actinics. Will definitley use a skimmer, but more curious about not using a wet/dry filter, I've read a bunch on the plenum sand bed to take care of nitrates, lots of LR, but never talked with anyone who has tried this approach Skip the wet/dry and the plenum. Plenums are outdated IMO. You should be fine with plenty of live rock and a good skimmer. Link to comment
Mermaid123 Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 Heres a link to our 29 gallon reef set up, all specs are on the page. It was set up a soft coral tank before we got the halide over it but all those will be moved into the 55 once it's back up and stable so we'll have room for some sps frags. http://www.reefcastles.com/29gallon.htm Val Link to comment
Dubitup Posted September 17, 2003 Author Share Posted September 17, 2003 Thanks for all the info, I'll post pics of set-up as I get it done. Link to comment
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