Feedback on 30 VERY long idea

Felix T Cat · 03/01/2009, 04:57 PM

I'm thinking about picking up a tank for sale locally. It's a 30g VERY long. (12x12x48). I would need to also get a light fixture for it. My interest isn't really fish but I am thinking it would make a great long reef with a bunch of zoas, softies and maybe a shrimp or two (along with CUC).

With enough live rock, live sand and regular water changes can I do this without a sump ?. I am thinking about hiding the heater in the back and adding a number of power heads along the length. In my mind I'm picturing a very nice long scene to look at once the corals come in full but am I missing something ?.

Thanks

Johnny C · 03/01/2009, 05:36 PM

Honestly... I'm running a 36G setup and for space issues can't run a sump right now, and let me tell you- it SUCKS!

IMO, the tank size is alright but do yourself a favor and don't go sumpless unless it's out of the question. Trust me, you'll thank yourself later. GL

thegrun · 03/01/2009, 06:46 PM

With only 12" of depth, it may be a bit tricky aquascaping. Be very careful or the tank will look like the great wall of China. I think 18" would be the minimum depth for my taste in reef tanks.

03/01/2009, 04:57 PM	#1
Felix T Cat Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Honey Brook, PA Posts: 557	Feedback on 30 VERY long idea I'm thinking about picking up a tank for sale locally. It's a 30g VERY long. (12x12x48). I would need to also get a light fixture for it. My interest isn't really fish but I am thinking it would make a great long reef with a bunch of zoas, softies and maybe a shrimp or two (along with CUC). With enough live rock, live sand and regular water changes can I do this without a sump ?. I am thinking about hiding the heater in the back and adding a number of power heads along the length. In my mind I'm picturing a very nice long scene to look at once the corals come in full but am I missing something ?. Thanks

03/01/2009, 05:36 PM	#2
Johnny C Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,140	Honestly... I'm running a 36G setup and for space issues can't run a sump right now, and let me tell you- it SUCKS! IMO, the tank size is alright but do yourself a favor and don't go sumpless unless it's out of the question. Trust me, you'll thank yourself later. GL __________________ "...the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonders forever" -Jacques Cousteau

03/01/2009, 06:46 PM	#3
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	With only 12" of depth, it may be a bit tricky aquascaping. Be very careful or the tank will look like the great wall of China. I think 18" would be the minimum depth for my taste in reef tanks.