Hi everyone, this is my first post on this site but I've been reading posts for a few weeks now.
I just recently bought a 29 gallon aquarium 30x13x18. I live in an apartment right now and don't have space for the 100-120 gallon tank I'd like to work towards to in the future. BUT, I am interested in getting into this hobby and I reasoned that I will be able to use the 29 gallon as a sump for my future 100-120 gallon aquarium.
My goal is to set up this 29 gallon with much of the same equipment that I would need for a 100 gallon aquarium, and in two years transfer this equipment over (I'd rather overspend now that have to buy twice).
So I'm hoping that I can use the same powerhead(s), same heater, same lighting (will use the lighting for the refugium/sump), ro/di, live rock, etc.
Any advice and suggestions would be appreciated. I know I can't keep much in a tank this size, but suggestions about equipment that would work best for both would be great!
I also don't know what kind of filtration do you think I will need? I was hoping to just be able to use an overhang filter? Do I have to have a protein skimmer? Will the live rock be enough? Not as clear on this decision.
So yes any thoughts and suggestions would be much appreciated. Also what types of fish and amounts I can fit into this aquarium (keeping in mind that I will be setting up a 100 gallon reef aquarium in the next two years)
Thought this was a great way to get started and thanks in advance!
I just recently bought a 29 gallon aquarium 30x13x18. I live in an apartment right now and don't have space for the 100-120 gallon tank I'd like to work towards to in the future. BUT, I am interested in getting into this hobby and I reasoned that I will be able to use the 29 gallon as a sump for my future 100-120 gallon aquarium.
My goal is to set up this 29 gallon with much of the same equipment that I would need for a 100 gallon aquarium, and in two years transfer this equipment over (I'd rather overspend now that have to buy twice).
So I'm hoping that I can use the same powerhead(s), same heater, same lighting (will use the lighting for the refugium/sump), ro/di, live rock, etc.
Any advice and suggestions would be appreciated. I know I can't keep much in a tank this size, but suggestions about equipment that would work best for both would be great!
I also don't know what kind of filtration do you think I will need? I was hoping to just be able to use an overhang filter? Do I have to have a protein skimmer? Will the live rock be enough? Not as clear on this decision.
So yes any thoughts and suggestions would be much appreciated. Also what types of fish and amounts I can fit into this aquarium (keeping in mind that I will be setting up a 100 gallon reef aquarium in the next two years)
Thought this was a great way to get started and thanks in advance!
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