Stocking A 29 Gallon

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TMF89

New Fish
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Jul 13, 2010
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Well I know I just posted a request for info on a 55 gallon, but after reviewing a lot of info I've decided I don't have the $ for that! I've decided to go with a 29 gallon for now, and just have a biowheel along with a powerhead or two, and a low-end skimmer. This isn't a long-term or permanent set-up, but it's gonna be months before I can get the cash to get the 55 up and running, and I really want to break into the hobby ASAP! lol

So all I need to know is how best to stock the tank? I'm looking at a filter/light fixture that could run two 24" T8s, would those be powerful enough in that small aquarium for some corals? Nothing tough, but some hardier species? What could I stock fish/invertabrae-wise? Thanks guys!
 

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waterguy1

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Aug 2, 2009
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I think the lighting and filters you chose would be okay for mushrooms, a couple zoas and maybe xenia. however, I would get a 4 bulb t5 fixture, which would be much better for the previously mentioned corals and would allow you to keep some other softies, like maybe a kenya tree or another tree coral of some sort.
 

zoalover34

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Jun 5, 2006
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Yea get rid of the biowheel as TRe said, your main filters in SW will be your live rock.. If you don't know allready you want at least 1 lb. per gallon of water , I would shoot for 1.5-2 lbs personally.. It's only a 29g so it won't be too expensive.. I had a 29 a few years ago and I ran 2 x 175 watt mh on it.. It was over kill for sure but I could keep anything I wanted! You can always raise the lights higher.. You should be able to find those light pretty cheap.. You won't be able to keep that many fish in the 29 b/c of the size ..
 

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