SW Build Thread

[Entold]

Im getting back into saltwater and Im currently trying to decide just what to do. I was considering a 14g biocube but I dont think thatd be enough room for what I was planning (2 Clarkii Clowns, watchman goby/pistol shrimp). If I dont do the biocube Im considering most likely a 29gallon aquarium. At first I would only do FOWLR but would add some anemones later on. My setup would be 200W Marineland heater, maxijet 600 powerhead/pump, 30lbs of cured Live rock, 30lbs of live sand, and as for a filter, probably just a simple Aquaclear 70 or 110. If I decide to go with the 29L Id Probably do 2 Clarkii Clowns, Watchman goby/pistol shrimp and something else; nothing big just something different.

What would you guys do? I know big is always better but I kept a 10G going good for a year and a half so :/

And I just realized the title doesnt match the thread but if I do decide on a SW ill post all the pics here for ya's

[TL1000RSquid]

14 would be pushing it IMO, I would go with 29 standard glass tank over 28 or 29 bio/nano cubes, the maxijets are kinda big though, koralia nano 450 is what I'd go with, 1 I guess would be ok for FOWLR, a second one when/if you start adding coral. You'll want a skimmer eventually too.

[the wizard]

A 29 isn't going to be big enough for a pair of clarkii. I would recommend you consider a 55.

[TL1000RSquid]

He's right, I thought clarkii's got just a hair bigger then perc's looking up info I didn't realize they got as big as maroon's.

[Entold]

Well the issue is my shelving is 36x18 so I could get a 50 but then id have to buy all new equipment too

[TL1000RSquid]

I'd just go with the ocellaris or percula's good temperment, and they have the most color options. If you want something a little different maybe barberi's they look kind of like tomato clowns but smaller 3.5"ish

[Entold]

Well I just picked up the 29g. A local fish store sells already cycled saltwater for like 5$ for a 5g bucket. So Im gonna buy 6 buckets, then im gonna add the sand (50lbs) and live rock (40lbs) and then Im gonna let it mini cycle for a month. Then after that im gonna add pistol shrimp/yellow watchman goby. Two months in, Im gonna add a clown (i dont know what type yet) and then if possible do you think I could buy a copperband, until it gets bigger and then give it to my friend? He has a 300+ gallon (dont know the exact type), he wants a large one, and I want a small one so its a win win.



Equipment:

Aquaclear 50 and/or Aqueon 55/75
150W Marineland heater
Maxijet 800 pro powerhead
(Still looking at skimmers)

[khmerspec]

I've seen copperbands die from moves, just be careful when you do.

[Entold]

I was thinking about getting a 1 incher and then when he gets like 5" id have to move him to a bigger tank. I just won 20lbs live rock for 10$ on ebay. Great friggen deal. Im excited to get this rolling