Greenturtle's MAYBE Nano Tank

[Greenturtle]

Ok, so I am really considering getting a new SW tank. I have a 90 gallon reef in my living room that is doing well, and I am kind of intrigued with the idea of getting a 29 BioCube for my bed room. I do have some questions about it. I have a stand that would fit the dimensions I found online.

1. Is it a whole package you buy (lights, filter, et c.) or just the tank?
2. If it is a package, where can I get it?
3. Approximate (no livestock) price?


I am thinking about this stocklisting...

pair of Black Occelaris Clowns
a Green or Citrinis Clown Goby
and maybe 1-2 other small fish

I would like to eventually get a RBTA. The main point of this hypothetical tank would be getting fish/inverts I couldn't get for my 90g.

Thanks in advance!!!

 

[carey]

I have the 29 cube.

everything is included for the approx $249, the lights, filtration, bioballs, return pump...

You';d still have to get one powerhead and maybe a heater.

I have in my 29g a pair of b&w's, a citron goby, yellow watchman goby and a mandarin and a scooter. I'm overstocked just a little but it's fish only for now.
I don't have a definite yes or no on the rbta, I would lean towards no, not with stock lighting. UNLESS you go with the metal halide bio cube

Nano Aquarium Systems & Aquarium Kit: Oceanic 29 gallon BioCube HQI Aquarium System

 

[Greenturtle]

That link is for the one I would be able to get the RBTA with, right? Cuz that one is $500. Since I REALLY want one. Not necessarily to host the clowns, just because they look amazing IMO. But with the lights + the actual anemone being a total of $350, dang.

 

[carey]

Yeah, that fixture would allow you to have most anything you wanted in the tank. depends on if it's worth it to you.

 

[Greenturtle]

Do you have the link for your own one Carey?

 

[Greenturtle]

I don't really think $350 is worth an anemone.

Are there any anemone substitutes that DO NOT have any sweeper tentacles?

 

[carey]

I'm no anemone specialist, not really sure. I did have a condy nem and it grew too huge for my tank. lol Had to return it.

 

[mdavidson]

I would recommend checking Craigslist as well. I got a biicube 29 with 30 or so pounds of live rock, 2 clowns, food salt etc from 150. I'm very satisfied with the deal I got.

 

[Greenturtle]

I totally forgot about CL.

And I was thinking of anemone substitutes that have no sweeper tentacles that don't need the light a RBTA needs?

 

[mdavidson]

Ya cl has been good to me. Just got a bc 14 w live rock live sand and cleaning crew for for 60. Both bcs was established for a year.

 

[Greenturtle]

Ugh. The only CL tanks I can find in my area are either just tanks, or 55+ gallons. All FW.

 

[mdavidson]

What did you put in for your searches. I use fish tank fish, fish aquarium, biocube, nano cube, live rock, coral and salt water. People list em under diff tags. Both tanks I drove an hr and a half for but for re deals I got it was worth it for me.

 

[Greenturtle]

I used biocube and got 0 results. I use fish tank and only FW tanks come up.

 

[mdavidson]

Try the others as well. It took me a week or so bfore I found the first one. I will say the first bc I got is covered in all types of algae so im in the process of getting rid of it but still an excellent deal to me. Patience paid off for me

 

[Greenturtle]

On F&S, the 29 is $329.99 I think. What will the 76 watt lighting sustain? LPS?

 

[Greenturtle]

Anyone? (15 characters)

 

[zacheyp]

what is RBTA????

 

[Greenturtle]

Rose Bubble Tip Anemone.

 

[Greenturtle]

Decided to go for the HQI 29 gallon. I REALLY want that anemone. Which means it will be quite awhile before I get the tank...

 

[Greenturtle]

I just read that with an HQI that I might need a chiller... Anyone with experience?