Cuereus_George
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Hi guys I have a couple of FW tanks established already, but I've recently acquired a 4ft tank. I have decided on anything yet but was thinking on moving my 30gal FW into it and starting my first SW tank in the 30gal.
My first issue is filtration: I'm thinking about getting a sump(i've never run a sump before so i researched) i couldn't really find the info i want for size i have. so from tank into the sump, first bay has skimmer, 2nd a refugium which is plants and algae or live rock (is where i would also keep a calcium reactor down the line when/if i want to get corals??), onto the third bay which would have heater and return pump??
2nd issue is lighting: tank dimensions are 3x1x1.5 ft (LxWxH) I currently run a single 3ft T5. So i was looking at picking up a twin 3ft t5 and running 2 sunlight and 1 marine blue fluro. would this be suitable if i want corals later on? An upgrade to LEDs is out of my budget especially if i'm getting some quality ones.
Cheers for the help and info George
My first issue is filtration: I'm thinking about getting a sump(i've never run a sump before so i researched) i couldn't really find the info i want for size i have. so from tank into the sump, first bay has skimmer, 2nd a refugium which is plants and algae or live rock (is where i would also keep a calcium reactor down the line when/if i want to get corals??), onto the third bay which would have heater and return pump??
2nd issue is lighting: tank dimensions are 3x1x1.5 ft (LxWxH) I currently run a single 3ft T5. So i was looking at picking up a twin 3ft t5 and running 2 sunlight and 1 marine blue fluro. would this be suitable if i want corals later on? An upgrade to LEDs is out of my budget especially if i'm getting some quality ones.
Cheers for the help and info George