I just purchased a 29g tank and stand. I have held off purchasing any other items so I could ask here first.
First of all I've been deciding between saltwater and freshwater, I'd really prefer saltwater and don't mind the extra work but I worry 29g may be too small for a newbie. I've read through several similar threads on the forum in order to avoid too many flames (I'm used to car forums) but would still like any advice as to some of the best products to buy and some to avoid. Also, the hood that came with my tank only has 1 light will that be sufficent?
I plan to pickup some live substrate and maybe rock from a LFS in order to speed up the cycling. Are live plants generally avoided in saltwater tanks? Sorry I was kinda all over the place with the questions but I'm just trying to do this right while avoid too many costly mistakes
TIA,
Phil
First of all I've been deciding between saltwater and freshwater, I'd really prefer saltwater and don't mind the extra work but I worry 29g may be too small for a newbie. I've read through several similar threads on the forum in order to avoid too many flames (I'm used to car forums) but would still like any advice as to some of the best products to buy and some to avoid. Also, the hood that came with my tank only has 1 light will that be sufficent?
I plan to pickup some live substrate and maybe rock from a LFS in order to speed up the cycling. Are live plants generally avoided in saltwater tanks? Sorry I was kinda all over the place with the questions but I'm just trying to do this right while avoid too many costly mistakes

TIA,
Phil