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Agree with the above. Of course a 29 gallon is easier than a 5 gallon, so there's quite a range there. It comes down to bioload. A large tank can be more difficult if the bioload is too high for the available space. It is just easier to overstock a small tank. As mentioned go slow, add...

Is this going to be a reef tank? I agree 5 is probably a stretch. As you get deeper into the hobby, the coral tends to become just as/more exciting than the fish! Regardless of what you go with, add very slowly. This is the best way to come up with a real idea of bioload and maintenance.

There are still a lot of options when it comes to smaller tanks. That being said, the fish you listed will pretty much fill your tank. My best piece of advice would be to add your fish very slowly and focus on adding coral/inverts. It is much easier to maintain a reef tank with a smaller bioload.

I agree; check your levels. Perform more frequent, and larger water changes until you see improvements.

I wish I had a 500 gallon system at 19. Can't wait to see how things come along.

does this tank run with the stock light?

It is not as hard as people say. In fact I would say the difficulty is the same as freshwater. That being said, it requires a lot of background knowledge to be successful. Key things are having proper equipment, having an appropriate water source, knowing how to properly cycle a tank, and...

Nice tank! Just read through the whole thread. Do you have any fish in there right now?

Again, I'm not necessarily disagreeing. I only see it as an issue because it seemed as though he wanted to keep as many fish as possible. When swimming away, the fish wind up in other fishes territory. I just see peppermint shrimp as an alternative due to their smaller size and lack of...

I'm not referring to bioload. Cleaner shrimp have a tendency to jump on any fish within a foot of their area. Fish need territory.

That number is good for softies as well. If you want to keep it a little lower so you don't have to worry about top offs as urgently with the lower water volume, that's fine as well.

I don't disagree. But they take up a significantly larger footprint for someone wanting multiple fish in ten gallons of water.

Just be sure to look at the degree of optics if you go with LEDs, as this will determine how the light spreads out, and how many you will need.

All New EVO Spot Color! : REEFKOI CORALS, SPS, LPS, Zoanthids These are great lights and are dimmable. You can probably get nondimmable ones cheaper elsewhere, but I'm not sure.

With soft corals like this, I like to firmly wedge it between rocks without crushing it. That's easiest for me. However, it will depend on your desired placement.

I personally don't quarantine inverts. Not sure what other people do. Also, you want to make sure your tank and quarantine tank are cycled. I would not medicate unless a need for doing so arises. You should also keep in mind that inverts will not tolerate some medications that fish will.

Yes, I would just use a normal HOB filter. water changes will be easy to keep up with on a tank this size. If you're only wanting to keep two small fish, nutrient levels should be fairly easy to keep in check as well.

Should be pretty cheap, especially since you already have a 110. If it were me I would use a couple par 38 leds, a cheap HOB filter, and a small powerhead. Not sure what you're wanting to keep in it though.

Cool. I love biocubes and look forward to seeing your build. However, four fish and a cleaner shrimp won't work in a tank this size (Realistically about 10 gallons). I would get a couple of peppermint shrimp instead of a cleaner shrimp. Then choose maybe two small fish.

Thanks guys, Sorry I wasn't very clear. It was the pecking order and them killing each other off until only one is left that I was worried about.

Hey guys, My 75 gallon reef currently has a foxface, a maroon clown, and a YT damsel. I am considering adding 3-4 green chromis, but have heard mixed things about adding them in schools in a tank this size. Does anyone have experience with this?

I would try some brine, but I also agree with TheTodd; it is most likely settling in.

What are you feeding?

The key with a tank this size will be checking salinity often and topping off with RODI freshwater daily (as the salt doesn't evaporate). The par38 is a good suggestion. Never owned one, so I'm not sure how much area it will cover. A 2 bulb T5HO will work for what you're wanting though. In a...

you can send a few babies my way ;)