I am planning to turn the 29 into a saltwater in the next few years after my current fish pass and I have enough money. I know that the recommended tank size for a saltwater is a 55 gallon, but I just want to start with a 29 gallon because I do not want to put thousands into a 55 if it fails. This will be my only salt tank, I plan to stay fresh with the rest of them. I also know that there are few fish I can put in a 29 gallon because of the size and because the levels are harder to keep good in smaller tanks. I am planning on keeping live rock with maybe a few mushrooms.
Now I need some help here:
--I am looking at buying a RO/DI system to make tap water safe for the aquarium. Any recommendations? I have no idea really what it is. But I know that tap water is not safe for the aquarium. If conditioner is important, I will use Prime.
--Right now I have a 30 gallon filter on the 29 gallon. I'm going to upgrade to a 70 aquaclear. OK?
--I plan on throwing a large raw shrimp in the 29 to cycle. I will cycle for no less that 2 months. Tips?
--Is live sand needed? I have pool filter sand in all of my aquariums right now, will that be suitable?
--Heater will be an Aqueon Pro. 100 watt? I have a 150 in my 55 gallon.
--Testing kit will be a API saltwater master kit. I have a freshwater one in all of my aquariums. Good?
--Instant Ocean for salt?
--How many water changes per week and how big?
-Korlia's. Needed? I will probably buy one. What type do I need?
Stocking:
--I am looking for things that are hardy.
--Any blennies that are hardy and will go in a 29 gallon? What do I feed if they can?
--Looking for fish that are not aggressive. I do not mind having only 2 or 3 in there. 1 is also a option.
--What mushrooms do you recommend for the tank? Will be added after cycle.
Lighting:
--What lighting is needed for mushrooms and everything else? Watts and Kelvin suggestions are needed
--I plan on ordering off of amazon because I have not heard of any sites that are good with lights. If you have any sites you like, I will order there.
I know this is long, but I really need to know everything! I plan on starting to save up for everything now. I know it will be expensive, but I am committed to it.
Now I need some help here:
--I am looking at buying a RO/DI system to make tap water safe for the aquarium. Any recommendations? I have no idea really what it is. But I know that tap water is not safe for the aquarium. If conditioner is important, I will use Prime.
--Right now I have a 30 gallon filter on the 29 gallon. I'm going to upgrade to a 70 aquaclear. OK?
--I plan on throwing a large raw shrimp in the 29 to cycle. I will cycle for no less that 2 months. Tips?
--Is live sand needed? I have pool filter sand in all of my aquariums right now, will that be suitable?
--Heater will be an Aqueon Pro. 100 watt? I have a 150 in my 55 gallon.
--Testing kit will be a API saltwater master kit. I have a freshwater one in all of my aquariums. Good?
--Instant Ocean for salt?
--How many water changes per week and how big?
-Korlia's. Needed? I will probably buy one. What type do I need?
Stocking:
--I am looking for things that are hardy.
--Any blennies that are hardy and will go in a 29 gallon? What do I feed if they can?
--Looking for fish that are not aggressive. I do not mind having only 2 or 3 in there. 1 is also a option.
--What mushrooms do you recommend for the tank? Will be added after cycle.
Lighting:
--What lighting is needed for mushrooms and everything else? Watts and Kelvin suggestions are needed
--I plan on ordering off of amazon because I have not heard of any sites that are good with lights. If you have any sites you like, I will order there.
I know this is long, but I really need to know everything! I plan on starting to save up for everything now. I know it will be expensive, but I am committed to it.