Hello to all,
Currently I'm running a 7g nano which was started 7 months ago and I'm currently planning on switching to a 50g system.
Everyone said that I should've gone bigger right from the start, but I didn't know anything about aquariums and I didn't want to buy a ton of expensive equipment and then realize that's not a hobby for me.
However, I very much enjoy this hobby and I think I've learned a lot in the meantime, meaning it is now time to upgrade.
The DT will be 90x50x40cm (approx 35.5x20x16 inches) with around 42 gal net water volume. I plan on having a sump and drilling the tank, but I have no idea on how to run all the piping, how to make the sump, how big to make it and other important decisions.
Is there anyone that could offer some suggestions? The tank will be made to order with pre-drilled holes, same goes for the sump but I don't know what to tell them for the sump - what dimensions, what baffles or compartments (whatever it's called) to put in there etc.
I do have a little eqiupment from the current tank, I have a skimmer (Tunze 9005) and an ATO, and I know I would need a return pump, a new bigger heater, possibly filter socks... any other suggestions? Refugium? What are your thoughts and what advice can you offer?
Thanks!
Currently I'm running a 7g nano which was started 7 months ago and I'm currently planning on switching to a 50g system.
Everyone said that I should've gone bigger right from the start, but I didn't know anything about aquariums and I didn't want to buy a ton of expensive equipment and then realize that's not a hobby for me.
However, I very much enjoy this hobby and I think I've learned a lot in the meantime, meaning it is now time to upgrade.
The DT will be 90x50x40cm (approx 35.5x20x16 inches) with around 42 gal net water volume. I plan on having a sump and drilling the tank, but I have no idea on how to run all the piping, how to make the sump, how big to make it and other important decisions.
Is there anyone that could offer some suggestions? The tank will be made to order with pre-drilled holes, same goes for the sump but I don't know what to tell them for the sump - what dimensions, what baffles or compartments (whatever it's called) to put in there etc.
I do have a little eqiupment from the current tank, I have a skimmer (Tunze 9005) and an ATO, and I know I would need a return pump, a new bigger heater, possibly filter socks... any other suggestions? Refugium? What are your thoughts and what advice can you offer?
Thanks!