29 gallon sps tank.

juniorjose · 04/18/2010, 01:58 PM

just wondering if anyone has a 29 gallon sps tank. im thinking of doing this in the future but not sure how succesful i would be. also list equipments and lights, etc.

thanks

if anyone has had one in the past please comment also.

JamesJR · 04/18/2010, 09:50 PM

I have a 20 gallon sps tank that I set up last november. I've gotten frags from local hobbyists-mostly hardier sps varieties- and after some tinkering I am starting to get some growth and encrusting onto the rocks. I don't see any reason why you couldn't have a respectable sps tank in a 29.

imisky · 04/19/2010, 12:59 AM

heres my 30g sps tank

light: 2x 150W MH + 4 T5HO suppliment
skimmer: deltec MCE600
water flow: 3x tunze 6055
BM calcium reactor

myzislow · 04/19/2010, 02:24 AM

Recent shot of my standard 29 taken by my buddy:

sumpless
150w sunpod W/ radium 20k and single 24w actinic supplement.
CPR bak pak 2r skimmer.
It has been setup since late 2003/early 2004- I forget the specific date. .

dixiedog · 04/19/2010, 06:32 AM

I have one, but it's still just a collection of colored sticks stuck to rocks. I'm embarrassed to post it after those first two tanks.

Ten gallon sump, 4x24 Tek, Octopus 110, Reefkeeper Lite, Vortech MP-10.

Latest fuzzy photo:

[IMG]http://i43.*******.com/2a7agep.jpg[/IMG]

MrKite24 · 04/19/2010, 12:20 PM

I recently upgraded from a 29 to a 40 breeder. I had a 10 gallon sump, 175 watt 10k metal halide and (2) 55 watt PC actinics. For a skimmer I had an AquaC Urchin Pro that worked really well. With all the lights I also ran 4 CPU fans in the canopy and a 1/10 HP chiller. It all ran quite well for 8 years.

juniorjose · 04/19/2010, 01:51 PM

nice tanks.

i ordered a 175w light for my 29 gal and it should be coming anytime now. i dont have a skimmer though. im not planning on doing the whole tank with sps, i also want some lps and softies, would it be okay without a skimmer or should i get one ? i also noticed that u guys have sumps/fuge attached to ur tanks. will i also need one or is it just an add on for extra water?

MrKite24 · 04/19/2010, 04:01 PM

I would use a skimmer even if it is only for aeration. You may be able to get by with doing weekly water changes, but there are too many positives for using a skimmer to not use one.

A sump would help but it is by no means a requirement. I've seen a lot of tanks under 30 gallons work very well without a sump. You may want to think about one if you start having heat problems with your MH setup.

04/18/2010, 01:58 PM	#1
juniorjose Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 596	29 gallon sps tank. just wondering if anyone has a 29 gallon sps tank. im thinking of doing this in the future but not sure how succesful i would be. also list equipments and lights, etc. thanks if anyone has had one in the past please comment also. __________________ JuJo

04/18/2010, 09:50 PM	#2
JamesJR Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,733	I have a 20 gallon sps tank that I set up last november. I've gotten frags from local hobbyists-mostly hardier sps varieties- and after some tinkering I am starting to get some growth and encrusting onto the rocks. I don't see any reason why you couldn't have a respectable sps tank in a 29. __________________ Just when I thought you couldn't be any dumber you go and do something like this....And totally redeem yourself! Current Tank Info: 20 gallon

04/19/2010, 12:59 AM	#3
imisky Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 302	heres my 30g sps tank light: 2x 150W MH + 4 T5HO suppliment skimmer: deltec MCE600 water flow: 3x tunze 6055 BM calcium reactor __________________ www.kreativ-e.com (blog about everything that matters to me) Current Tank Info: 27g custom (36"x13.5"x13"), 14g Sump(24"x11"x13") ,Auto Dosing 2 Part, 5x OC Ice CooL.E.D 17.5K spotlights, 2x vortech MP40, SWC 160 cone skimmer

04/19/2010, 01:51 PM	#7
juniorjose Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 596	nice tanks. i ordered a 175w light for my 29 gal and it should be coming anytime now. i dont have a skimmer though. im not planning on doing the whole tank with sps, i also want some lps and softies, would it be okay without a skimmer or should i get one ? i also noticed that u guys have sumps/fuge attached to ur tanks. will i also need one or is it just an add on for extra water? __________________ JuJo

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04/19/2010, 02:24 AM	#4
myzislow Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,275	Recent shot of my standard 29 taken by my buddy: sumpless 150w sunpod W/ radium 20k and single 24w actinic supplement. CPR bak pak 2r skimmer. It has been setup since late 2003/early 2004- I forget the specific date. .

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dixiedog Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 1,626	I have one, but it's still just a collection of colored sticks stuck to rocks. I'm embarrassed to post it after those first two tanks. Ten gallon sump, 4x24 Tek, Octopus 110, Reefkeeper Lite, Vortech MP-10. Latest fuzzy photo: [IMG]http://i43.*******.com/2a7agep.jpg[/IMG]

04/19/2010, 12:20 PM	#6
MrKite24 Moved On Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 220	I recently upgraded from a 29 to a 40 breeder. I had a 10 gallon sump, 175 watt 10k metal halide and (2) 55 watt PC actinics. For a skimmer I had an AquaC Urchin Pro that worked really well. With all the lights I also ran 4 CPU fans in the canopy and a 1/10 HP chiller. It all ran quite well for 8 years.

04/19/2010, 04:01 PM	#8
MrKite24 Moved On Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 220	I would use a skimmer even if it is only for aeration. You may be able to get by with doing weekly water changes, but there are too many positives for using a skimmer to not use one. A sump would help but it is by no means a requirement. I've seen a lot of tanks under 30 gallons work very well without a sump. You may want to think about one if you start having heat problems with your MH setup.