29 gallon set up?

[robbw]

What do I need to set up a 29 gallon tank with live sand and live rock. I plan on housing a couple of clown fish and whatever else might be suggested. I assume I need a filter, skimmer, and lights. What would you suggest for someone who doesn't want to break the bank at this stage?

 

[24aqua]

how much ls and lr do you have?planning on corals?

 

[kmauger3]

What price range were you looking at?

 

[robbw]

Not sure I'm going to start with corals. Never had salt water before and want to start pretty straight forward. As for a budget, I'm sure I can spend a ton but really don't want to go crazy. Thanks folks!

 

[kmauger3]

The red sea max has a 34 gallon set up which is very nice. It comes with t5 lighting which is alot better than power compacts. It has timers built into it/protein skimmer, pretty much everything. You can get it for about $550 if you search around. Google it and check it out.

 

[robbw]

I actually have a 29 has fancy goldfish that are moving to a 55. It was that kit so it's got a basic flourescent, basic heater, and a penguin 200 biowheel. For Fish and live rock do I need to upgrade the lighting??

 

[kmauger3]

No you won't. The lights are mainly for corals. That is the big ticket item so that will save you a ton of money.