New tank

[kidkaos520]

I was thinking of starting a new tank nothing to big and nothing to small im thinking of somewhere between 29-40g. Before I start would like to get some input on what I should use as far as filtration i.e canister filter or drilling the tank and making a sump, skimmer lighting etc. I plan on keeping it a softie tank with some fish. Thanks in advance

 

[jjk_reef00]

I would go with a sump, and t5's. The bigger the tank the better...

 

[sillygoose]

More water means more stable conditions. I love my sump/fuge. It's way more interesting than a canister.

 

[savageAJC]

Yea im a big fan of sumps.. my cube is my first tank ive had thats drilled for an overflow..and i LOVE it!

 

[fishaholic911]

i would go with a sump, and t5's. The bigger the tank the better...

+1

 

[victornator333]

i havent heard many good things about canisters....i would drill a 40B and use a sump. It gives you so much more flexibility

 

[kidkaos520]

well I guess a sump it is.....has anyone seen any tanks around the shops or on craigslist

 

[Mr. Right]

I’d do a 40 drilled w/ a bulk reef or glass holes overflow. You can find them cheap when petco has their sales.

 

[kidkaos520]

the gears are turning......

 

[aquaph8]

i'd do a 40 drilled w/ a bulk reef or glass holes overflow. You can find them cheap when petco has their sales.

+1

 

[kidkaos520]

anyone had any luck with a 20 long with a sump?

 

[fishaholic911]

anyone had any luck with a 20 long with a sump?

The problem with a 20gallon would be the size/sump size. A 20 gallon is not going to be very stable and it will be difficult to find a sump that will hold all equipment ( skimmer/fuge/ return pump ). It really will not be that much more for a 40 breader. Look on CL for a reef ready they come up all the time.

 

[kidkaos520]

Sounds reasonable but need everyone to chime in when I convince my girlfriend that a 40 gallon is a 20 gallon

 

[fishaholic911]

Sounds reasonable but need everyone to chime in when I convince my girlfriend that a 40 gallon is a 20 gallon

What is her concern price or size ?

 

[kidkaos520]

both but I think more size than price

 

[Basketstar]

If you're only approved for a 20g then I'd go with an nanocube or aquapod 24g. But FIRST I would explain to her that a 20g is VERY limiting in terms of the number and types of fishes you can keep.

 

[aquaph8]

Its easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.

 

[kidkaos520]

And with that being said I am going with a 40 or 55.....anyone know of anyone that has tank laying around?

 

[kidkaos520]

http://tucson.craigslist.org/for/2250363900.html I actually just saw this post on craigslist would that tank be good enough to drill

 

[aquaph8]

Lol