Samsonite959
Reefing newb
I'm a college student (read: limited funding and space) but I've really wanted a saltwater tank for a while. So after doing some research, I figured I could handle a 30 gallon tank cost and space wise. I also decided on the kind of fish I would like, and then build the tank around that.
I've decided on 4 that I like, based on the fact that they are easy for beginners and aren't aggressive to other fish:
--ocellaris clown fish
--green chromis
--neon blue goby
--royal gramma
One of my questions is, can I keep at least one of each in a 30 gallon tank? Or could I keep even more of the green chromis, which according to what I've read like to be in smaller schools. I know the gramma and the goby can be territorial with their own kind so I wouldn't get multiples of those.
I would also get some live rock, since that seems to be the common advice, but I really have no idea what that is and it seems to expensive. Is it worth the cost? Or can I get another substitute that would work just as well?
Also, as far as other setup goes, this is what I have decided I will probably get so far. Let me know if thats good or any recommendations you may have:
Filtration: Under gravel or power filtration--which one would work the most efficiently and cost effective for my setup?
Lighting: Full spectrum flourescent or power compact flourescent-- again, which is most cost effective?
Heater: I know I need one that heats about 3-5 watts per gallon, but I have no idea other than that.
Can you give me a basic list of what I'm missing too? I've researched a lot but I seem to get a lot of different answers or they aren't very in detail about what exactly I need for my setup.
:sfish:Thanks!:sfish:
I've decided on 4 that I like, based on the fact that they are easy for beginners and aren't aggressive to other fish:
--ocellaris clown fish
--green chromis
--neon blue goby
--royal gramma
One of my questions is, can I keep at least one of each in a 30 gallon tank? Or could I keep even more of the green chromis, which according to what I've read like to be in smaller schools. I know the gramma and the goby can be territorial with their own kind so I wouldn't get multiples of those.
I would also get some live rock, since that seems to be the common advice, but I really have no idea what that is and it seems to expensive. Is it worth the cost? Or can I get another substitute that would work just as well?
Also, as far as other setup goes, this is what I have decided I will probably get so far. Let me know if thats good or any recommendations you may have:
Filtration: Under gravel or power filtration--which one would work the most efficiently and cost effective for my setup?
Lighting: Full spectrum flourescent or power compact flourescent-- again, which is most cost effective?
Heater: I know I need one that heats about 3-5 watts per gallon, but I have no idea other than that.
Can you give me a basic list of what I'm missing too? I've researched a lot but I seem to get a lot of different answers or they aren't very in detail about what exactly I need for my setup.
:sfish:Thanks!:sfish: