hi, i am running a 29 gallon brackish tank housing puffers and a goby. i know my green spot will later require full marine for happiness and health. now to the point. i need to convert it.
my current specs are:
i have a 29 gallon; 18"=h x 29"=w x 12"=l/d
2 x 40w "aquarium light"
1 hygrometer/thermomiter
2 h.o.b. filters pushing 200 g.p.h. each = 400 g.p.h. (3 stage type (mech.,
chem., bio.)
40 lbs. substrate; 1/2 live sand x 1/2 standard marine sand (wich i know will "grow" in time)
1 heater rated up to 50 gallon; capable of 70 - 85 deg. f. on my tank.
1 areator for 50 gallon w/ 2 outlet ports (are coupled over into 1 line pushing small stone on decor)
1 large decor for covering heater w/ small vent holes for circulation
1 medium decor with small air stone
2 small plastic plants
few small stones
for now i have 1 green spot (would have 3 but have had unfortunate losses), 2 figure eights, and 1 dragon fish (goby)
i maintane the water at 78 deg. f. at s.g. of 1.012
in this process the goby and figure eights will be left in a brackish setup.
i will be adding other puffers of same size when avallable... porcupine, dog face, green spot.
i know my size is small for these at this time, but keep in mind this is long term plan and not doing without tank upgrades...
basically i need to know if i NEED items such as protein skimmer and power head for improved circulation, filtration. or anything else that may be REQUIRED. thank you.
my current specs are:
i have a 29 gallon; 18"=h x 29"=w x 12"=l/d
2 x 40w "aquarium light"
1 hygrometer/thermomiter
2 h.o.b. filters pushing 200 g.p.h. each = 400 g.p.h. (3 stage type (mech.,
chem., bio.)
40 lbs. substrate; 1/2 live sand x 1/2 standard marine sand (wich i know will "grow" in time)
1 heater rated up to 50 gallon; capable of 70 - 85 deg. f. on my tank.
1 areator for 50 gallon w/ 2 outlet ports (are coupled over into 1 line pushing small stone on decor)
1 large decor for covering heater w/ small vent holes for circulation
1 medium decor with small air stone
2 small plastic plants
few small stones
for now i have 1 green spot (would have 3 but have had unfortunate losses), 2 figure eights, and 1 dragon fish (goby)
i maintane the water at 78 deg. f. at s.g. of 1.012
in this process the goby and figure eights will be left in a brackish setup.
i will be adding other puffers of same size when avallable... porcupine, dog face, green spot.
i know my size is small for these at this time, but keep in mind this is long term plan and not doing without tank upgrades...
basically i need to know if i NEED items such as protein skimmer and power head for improved circulation, filtration. or anything else that may be REQUIRED. thank you.
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