29 gal. prices

[YahooFishKeeper]

what kind of filtration would i need for a 29 galoon? i am trying to get a price on how much it would cost to convert my currently FW 29. my mom wants to know because she liked my 5 gallon so much she got mad because i didnt convert my 29 instead!!! *thumbsups for the first time i was glad she was mad at me. anyways after much of her convincing me (yeah right) she said she would help me pay for what i needed if i converted it. would i need a skimmer on a 29? is a 29 actually nano? what other equipment would i need? it is a walmart kit so the lighting is crappy, bit i dont want to do new lights for now... probably will in the future though.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

Since you've already got the filter, you can use it without the media and a powerhead for extra water movement. You shouldn't need any other extra equipment, just some live rock and a powerhead. Not sure if you'd need a skimmer or not. It couldn't hurt, but it is a big expense.

 

[YahooFishKeeper]

hmmmmm... this is one of those crappy wallyworld filters. and how much water should i change per week? would it be worth buying an RO unit? currently i buy gallon jugs of RO water from the store for $1.

 

[Mushroomman]

In my 29, I do a 5 gallon waterchange/topoff every week. Also a skimmer on it, helps alot.

 

[YahooFishKeeper]

would it be worth purchasing an RO unit?

 

[wayne]

Yes, 29 is a bit beyond the limit for just water changes for me. I would say skimmer + LR, but there are other options. Depends what you want to keep of course.

 

[YahooFishKeeper]

what are the other options? if possible i would like to hold off on the skimmer because of price issues, but if it is the best choice i will get it anyways. my mom is really pushing me to set up this tank. i can perobably get her to help me outwith money issues.

 

[fish outa wata]

good for you, I wish my mom insisted on me setting up a tank, I sure could use the financial help.

 

[Joshua76]

you won't need a skimmer if you dont stock or feed to heavily, and keep up with you water changes.

 

[wayne]

Umm, 29 gallons is about the point where keeping up with the water changes becomes a bit more of a chore, meaning 5 gallons plus a week if you want to stay on top of things, especially as most people overstock anyway