need help deciding

[T-man02]

Hello I have a 29g tank that I want to convert to saltwater I would like to know the basics of what I would need to get and how to set it up thank you for the help and limits on what kind of fish I can get and how many is possible.

-thanks

 

[Rosenweiss]

I'm no expert, but as far as stocking is concerned, I'd say you can have 4-5 fish as long as they're nano-fish and non-aggressive species. I'd say you can have a pair of small clownfish, a firefish, a green chromis, and a type of nano goby, like a yellow clown goby.

Saltwater people, am I right? =]

 

[hackteck]

as far as equipment this is a pretty good stock list for what hardware you'll need

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/stock-list-and-tips-for-maintaining-your-sw-tank-73477.html

 

[T-man02]

I'm no expert, but as far as stocking is concerned, I'd say you can have 4-5 fish as long as they're nano-fish and non-aggressive species. I'd say you can have a pair of small clownfish, a firefish, a green chromis, and a type of nano goby, like a yellow clown goby.

Saltwater people, am I right? =]

thank you i was thinking of a turbo snail for clean up

 

[hackteck]

yea you can mix in a shrimp or two some snails hermits

 

[T-man02]

as far as equipment this is a pretty good stock list for what hardware you'll need

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/stock-list-and-tips-for-maintaining-your-sw-tank-73477.html

thanks very helpful

 

[Rosenweiss]

Of course what I said isn't your only option, it was just one of many stocking options. =] If there's a certain fish you like, then you can ask about it and the people on here can tell you if it's a good choice for your setup.

 

[T-man02]

is there any fish I should avoid

 

[Rosenweiss]

Definitely. There are many, many fish that can't live happily in a small tank like yours, every species of tang is included in that. Each individual fish will need to be researched before you decide you can put it in.

 

[T-man02]

is a Picasso clown fish able to go in a 29g

 

[Rosenweiss]

I believe so.

 

[T-man02]

there is so many to chose from I like the lions thy can house in a 29 correct?

 

[Rosenweiss]

I don't think so... I think they need a longer, more like a 4 foot tank. But please someone else answer, I'm not sure!

 

[T-man02]

on the web the dwarf can live in an 20

 

[Rosenweiss]

The web is full of BS. It might be right in this case, but let me see if I can PM a more knowledgable person into this thread.

 

[T-man02]

thank you

 

[carey]

This is the one type of tank I haven't done, aggressive. LOL

I believe there is a dwarf lion that can go into a 55g, some friends of mine have one. But not sure about "minimum" size.

Good luck

 

[T-man02]

Thanks if i do it i dont want super common fish

 

[PistolPete]

is a Picasso clown fish able to go in a 29g

Yes it could. I have 3 clowns in my 29. It isn't recommend though. I would keep two if I were you.