New Tank Suggestions

[6mmmedic]

Hey all....I am fixing to take down a 29 gallon freshwater and turn it into SW. I am wanting to do some LR, gobies, a few shrimp, and of course my cleaner crew. I will keep the bio-wheel that I am currently using (with a new wheel of course). I am looking for suggestions for lights, specific fish and shrimp, and any other suggestions any of you might have.

 

[tank a holic]

First this https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/301033/101-tips-to-beginning-and-maintaining-a-saltwater-aquarium
Then this https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/264597/a-list-of-extremely-helpful-threads-for-all-hobbyists
Then get a reef book, I use Marine Fishes by Scott W. Michael
it lists the fish, where they're from, temperament, diet, how to take care of them, how easy they are to keep and how big they will get..... all with pictures
you will need to study each fish before you buy it and this book is perfect, I take it to the lfs every time i go

 

[6mmmedic]

I found the couple suggested threads after I sat down and started looking some more. Thanks for the book suggestion. We have a few books, but not that one (I dont think!). We already have a 55 gallon with fish, LR, few corals, inverts, serpent star, condi, and few others. I just want to do the smaller tank because after getting into SW the Freshwater is boring! I love the little gobies and think they are so cool to watch....

 

[tank a holic]

if you like gobies and you want shrimp definitely get a shrimp goby (mine's pink and blue) and a pistol shrimp, they'll pair up it's cool