Very new guy with new tank!
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Well, with the 3's you can't alternate current, just swirl it around. I think the SCWD is the best wavemaker for the $. Of course things like Sea Swirls are better, but cost $200ea compared to $40 for a SCWD.
I would go with both on your tank. 2 3's AND a SCWD. Here is what I just did over the weekend to my 29G tank. I added a SCWD to my tank (Got a new one for only $10 from someone in my reef club) and added a second return, along with upgrading my pump (old Mag7 from my neighbors Mag18 upgrade) and hose from 1/2" to 3/4". This is a quick and dirty MS paint I did just to show how it looks. Keep in mind each side turns on when the other side is off. I also have the Koralia 2 in my tank.
I would go with both on your tank. 2 3's AND a SCWD. Here is what I just did over the weekend to my 29G tank. I added a SCWD to my tank (Got a new one for only $10 from someone in my reef club) and added a second return, along with upgrading my pump (old Mag7 from my neighbors Mag18 upgrade) and hose from 1/2" to 3/4". This is a quick and dirty MS paint I did just to show how it looks. Keep in mind each side turns on when the other side is off. I also have the Koralia 2 in my tank.
I see! I'll have to look into that. I think it will have to wait but down the road I will do it.
It took me.. well.. I guess my reef tank has been setup 6 years now, until I finally added a SCWD. So it is definately something you can add down the road, and pretty cheap and easy.
Yeah but it sounds like the way to go. I'm trying to find out some info on this sand. I just put a new thread up to see if anyone knows anything about it.
It will be good to hear from people that have experience with it. I am sure it is fine but always good to be reassured.
So, what are your fish thoughts? Any list yet?
So, what are your fish thoughts? Any list yet?
Here is the list a came up with a few weeks ago.
If you have any ideas or think that there is anything in this list that I shouldn't think about please let me know.
If you have any ideas or think that there is anything in this list that I shouldn't think about please let me know.
lol, wow, that is some wish list. Obvously you know about the Mandarin and what most people will say about it being put in so early, but there is a chance it will be ok.
Horseshoe and Emerald crab.. horseshoe needs a lot of sand area to dig in. I had one a short time, really cool crabs, but I didn't have enough sand/beach area in my tank for him so I gave it to me neighbor. Emerald.. not the most reef safe of crabs, mine used to eat my zoas all day long. Other crabs on your list seem fine. I have had a Sally in my tank for years (well, on my 2nd one now) and they are really cool cleaners but have been known to grab a small fish when they get bigger.
Hippo Tang.. very timid fish and very prone to disease from stress. Personally I wouldn't recommend them. Actually, I would strongly advise against putting any tang in your tank. I have tried, and seen others try time and time again and it has always led to failure in a tank less than 100G. Every time the people that couldn't keep a yellow or purple tang would only put in 1 at a time and from what I have read they really like to be in a group or they stress out. Plus they crap a lot and really can foul up the water. If you do get one I would love to see you prove me wrong and have a healthy tang after a year in your tank.
Cardinals... will be great in your tank, same as the Chromis.
Clowns.. well, pick the ones you want and get a pair. I don't think you will have much luck mixing all those different clowns on your wish list.
4 Line wrasse can get big and are mean and not really reef safe from my reading, I don't have personal experience with that one. I did have a 6 line wrasse and those are really cool fish IMO and was reef safe in my case.
I don't see any Angels or Gobies on your list.. I would look at one dwarf angel if you want one, but as you may have read in the other thread, they are "nippy" fish most of the time. Gobies though.. get a bunch! I love gobies (kind of have to with such a small tank, lol)
Horseshoe and Emerald crab.. horseshoe needs a lot of sand area to dig in. I had one a short time, really cool crabs, but I didn't have enough sand/beach area in my tank for him so I gave it to me neighbor. Emerald.. not the most reef safe of crabs, mine used to eat my zoas all day long. Other crabs on your list seem fine. I have had a Sally in my tank for years (well, on my 2nd one now) and they are really cool cleaners but have been known to grab a small fish when they get bigger.
Hippo Tang.. very timid fish and very prone to disease from stress. Personally I wouldn't recommend them. Actually, I would strongly advise against putting any tang in your tank. I have tried, and seen others try time and time again and it has always led to failure in a tank less than 100G. Every time the people that couldn't keep a yellow or purple tang would only put in 1 at a time and from what I have read they really like to be in a group or they stress out. Plus they crap a lot and really can foul up the water. If you do get one I would love to see you prove me wrong and have a healthy tang after a year in your tank.
Cardinals... will be great in your tank, same as the Chromis.
Clowns.. well, pick the ones you want and get a pair. I don't think you will have much luck mixing all those different clowns on your wish list.
4 Line wrasse can get big and are mean and not really reef safe from my reading, I don't have personal experience with that one. I did have a 6 line wrasse and those are really cool fish IMO and was reef safe in my case.
I don't see any Angels or Gobies on your list.. I would look at one dwarf angel if you want one, but as you may have read in the other thread, they are "nippy" fish most of the time. Gobies though.. get a bunch! I love gobies (kind of have to with such a small tank, lol)
Eeeeeshhhhh...i cant believe how cheap you can buy sand for over there....its criminal the prices they charge here....
