New to saltwater

[Bifferwine]

You would probably have to pick either the sixline or the mandarin. They will usually compete for food in a small tank like that, and one will starve (my money is on the mandarin starving!).

 

[bjohanson1234]

The problem with mandarines is that not all of them take to frozen food. And only eat live food. Something that a new tank tends not to have a lot of.

 

[OhNoNemo]

I've always liked hawkfish,and in a smaller tank they will really stand out,give the flame or bloodred a look

 

[dcantucson]

In addition, I'd skip the Damsels (including the Clowns) all together. They can be pretty aggressive in a smaller tank. JMO

 

[spankym13]

I Really Love the Mandrain but I do think that for now with the tank I have It's best to wait for them! SO that being said, No choco star and No Mandrain, whats a good set up with other fish I listed, or even if some has a suggestion, Guess it best to figure out my stocking ideas before setting up the tank right?:sfish:

 

[yote]

Your stock list will change a thousand times as you go along in the hobby.:D
But I'd start with maybe a pair of fire fish,a blenny of some sort, and maybe a pair of clowns to get your feet wet.
But I can guarantee that the more you research and look at your LFS,the more fish your gonna find that you really like.

 

[spankym13]

I know what you mean about always changing! SO that list sounds good to me, any room for a six line?

 

[spankym13]

So, I do like some fromia stars so I'd like atleast one of them in the tank, I like sixline and clowns, would they be ok together. Than, the fire fish and goby or blennie? Also what all do I need to start buying for this tank, it's a 29gal bow front.

 

[Brian_G]

I think everyone has you covered on the fish side of things. But I would think about drilling your tank before you fill it as well. Most people dont like hang on back filters and they can be a pain. And HOB overflows ive heard can be frustrating also.

Drilling your tank keeps everything clean also, this alows you to have a sump tank, thus adding a little water volume, and hide all of your equipment. Just a thought for ya. :)
Welcome to the site :)

 

[Cathic]

You can have a sump without a drilled tank, also, you cant drilled most tanks not built for drilling, aka tempered.

 

[Brian_G]

You can have a sump without a drilled tank, also, you cant drilled most tanks not built for drilling, aka tempered.

Yeah. I mentioned job overflows.
Most tanks have the bottom glass tempered of they are tempered at all. But you can drill the back glass, which is not tempered, and do a drain.

 

[sen5241b]

Hey guys,
Well im 24 years old and have been in the fishtank hobby for 4-5 years now, All fresh water tho! I REALLY REALLY want to start a small saltwater tank with some corals and a few fish/starfish. I have a 29gal bow front tank that was freshwater and now has nothing, What do I need to do to get started? Also what would a nice tank of that size cost to maintain monthly?:helm2:

I have a 29G and it takes less time than than the larger tanks,