Hey all! I'm going to post my plan and I'd be grateful if you would let me know your thoughts.
I'm planning on switching my 29g from freshwater to saltwater. I plan on using live rock and live sand. For filtration, I plan on using a Tidal 55 (maybe a 75; I haven't decided on that). I'm looking at powerheads, but I haven't figured out which one to get yet. I'm trying to decide on a refugium, as well. I plan on getting an ATO so I don't have too much evaporation. I have read that a refractometer is the best way to keep tabs on salinity, so I'll be getting one of those. If you have an opinion on which test kit I should get, let me know. I know that cycling my tank will take some time and, just like with FW, testing the water is key.
As far a stocking, I'd like to get a goby/shrimp combo, a hermit crab or 2, a snail or 2, and, of course, a clown (the clown is a must; my 6 year old demands it lol). I'm not sure if my tank size will allow all of this, so please feel free to share other stocking ideas.
So that's my plan. Please let me know of any changes I should make. I appreciate your help
I'm planning on switching my 29g from freshwater to saltwater. I plan on using live rock and live sand. For filtration, I plan on using a Tidal 55 (maybe a 75; I haven't decided on that). I'm looking at powerheads, but I haven't figured out which one to get yet. I'm trying to decide on a refugium, as well. I plan on getting an ATO so I don't have too much evaporation. I have read that a refractometer is the best way to keep tabs on salinity, so I'll be getting one of those. If you have an opinion on which test kit I should get, let me know. I know that cycling my tank will take some time and, just like with FW, testing the water is key.
As far a stocking, I'd like to get a goby/shrimp combo, a hermit crab or 2, a snail or 2, and, of course, a clown (the clown is a must; my 6 year old demands it lol). I'm not sure if my tank size will allow all of this, so please feel free to share other stocking ideas.
So that's my plan. Please let me know of any changes I should make. I appreciate your help