2006-08-30 19:19:01 · 10 answers · asked by kissfreak2054 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
This is not a stupid question and is one I often answer. Just remember these few suggestions. If you are using a used tank, before putting any inverts into it, be sure it never had any copper medications in it because the medication will bind to the silicone.
Always be sure to follow the suitability guidelines for the size of fish and ease of care. Unless you go to a pet shop that is highly recommended and trusted, you may end up with the wrong kind and wrong size fish. You should be able to find a few fish for the tank that go well together and make sure they eat frozen or flake foods easy. Ask at the pet shop to see the fish eat before you purchase. Good Luck to you.
2006-08-30 19:53:12 · answer #1 · answered by kriend 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had several saltwater aquariums over the past 10 years. My first one was 55 gallons because everyone said it needs to be big. I got the hang of maintaining an aquarium and realized that it doesn't have to be huge. I started a small 20 gallon long saltwater tank in my office 4 or 5 years ago. I use a skilter brand external filter (about $40) because it combines a protein skimmer with a filter. I have also limited my fish selection to hardier fish including damsels and clown fish. This aquarium has proven to be fairly simple to maintain. I use a single fluorescent marine light and have some rock fixtures inside. I used live sand for the first time in this tank and it seems to have done well. I do a water change every 2 to 3 weeks. I still have the first pair of clown fish I bought when the tank was new. If you pay attention to the tank and give it the attention it requires, a smaller tank is certainly a possibility.
2006-08-31 08:35:48 · answer #2 · answered by J Alan T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use a 29 gallon tank as a saltwater setup. There are plenty of Nano tanks out there (small desk top size tanks up to 7 gallons). However you cannot add a lot of fish. It should be 1" of fish per 2 gallons. Take caution in the adult size of the fish you choose. Start off with cheap hardy Damsels.
2006-08-30 19:55:15 · answer #3 · answered by am4everyone 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I use a 29 gallon eclipse system for my seahorses and it does a good job. It works well for any fish-only-with-live-rock set up. The problem with using it for any reef set up is there isn't much room for things like skimmers and sumps, and with the smaller setups, it is harder to maintain the water parameters needed for corals.
2006-08-31 02:57:08 · answer #4 · answered by iceni 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
specific, for sea critters purely. that's too small for fish. Getting a salt water tank to 'stability' the right load of micro organism and water parameters isn't undemanding, and a salt water fish will actual throw off the steadiness by using that's bigger metabolism. Corals, snails, possibly a shrimp.. yet evaluate a minimum of 60-80 gallons as a SMALL salt water tank with fish.
2016-11-06 03:15:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
29 gallon is a bit small. But of course you can. Look at the salt set ups they have at the pet shops. You will just have to be a bit more diligent about upkeep.
2006-08-30 19:26:23 · answer #6 · answered by raredawn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No offense but if you are asking something like that, maybe you aren't ready for a saltwater tank. It is a serious undertaking.
2006-08-30 19:25:01 · answer #7 · answered by alwaysmoose 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes, make sure it is all glass to prevent rust
2006-08-30 19:23:41 · answer #8 · answered by Viola Shumski 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no only a 27.986 litre. ARE YOU CRAZY?! 29?!
2006-08-30 19:23:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes you can just be careful not to overload it....
2006-08-30 19:24:16 · answer #10 · answered by Shaunta C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋