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[Frogfish10]

My son really wants a frog fish and I would like a 30 gallon tank for a small reef it there a tank setup that has all the filtration and lighting to start one please give advice

 

[Gboy66]

My son really wants a frog fish and I would like a 30 gallon tank for a small reef it there a tank setup that has all the filtration and lighting to start one please give advice

Biocube 29 is what would best fit your needs! Get a smaller species of frogfish for it though

 

[Jlsardina]

Agreed. Frog fish need at least 30 gallons- and are tricky if you don't have experience. You will need to start with live foods (buying damsels two to three times a week) until you can get them to eat frozen (takes time).

 

[Frogfish10]

Which bicube I've seen an hqi or the standard bicube within the difference of 200 dollars can I get away with the standard one

 

[Frogfish10]

Also will live rock and soft corals do ok in that tank

 

[Frogfish10]

If anybody is in south. Florida where the best place to buy one

 

[Flreefer]

I would check on Craigslist. People are always selling tanks and you could probably get a much better deal, than buying new.

 

[Frogfish10]

Which bicube should I look for

 

[Flreefer]

Well, the Metal halide version would be better for coral, but it can create excessive heat, and that creates its own problems. ( need for a chiller )
The regular version, I think comes with compact fluorescents, this would probably be OK for some soft corals, but that would be about it.
I really don't know too much about the cubes, and maybe someone with first-hand experience with them could tell you for sure.
I believe that the CF version would work for soft coral, but I'm not positive.
Sorry I can't be of more help!

 

[jjamontan]

Here is a thread that may help you.

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f11/tims-29gal-biocube-reef-angler-fish-tank-build-199196.html

 

[Jlsardina]

If anybody is in south. Florida where the best place to buy one

There are tons of places in South Florida. Craigslist is your best bet tho.