reef tank in a 29g

[javatech]

Hi just wanted to know if a 29g tank will work for a small reef tank

 

[jim27]

I don't see why not.

 

[pstanley]

My reef tank is in a 29 gallon. Actually they have reef tanks which are as small as 10 gallons.

 

[twoods71]

I started with a 29 and found it a good size tank to start the reef keeping experience.
Most say larger is better to start due to more stable water conditions but IMO any where form 29 - 55 is a good place to start or even end.
These size tanks are easier and less costly to stock and maintain.

 

[jawfish177]

that's what our reef is.. it's been up and running for 2 years..

 

[javatech]

Thanks for the info
now will i need a skimmer and how much lighting will i need

 

[aquaman]

I too have a 29 gal, about 1 month now, I got a Red Sea Prizem Skimmer for u to 100 gal tank, from <a href="http://www.petsolutions.com/" target="_blank">http://www.petsolutions.com/</a> for about 75 with s/h. Is if for a much larger tank, but i have been getting everything with a 100 gal in mind, so i can one day upgrade.

 

[josh]

Hi,
I think a 29 is just fine for a reef. I wish I would have had mine drilled, but oh well. It has been up for about 2 months or so, but the rock was from an older tank so the tank is farily mature for it age, and I have been given lots of frags from fellow reefers in the area
Here is a link to the pics, most of the newer pics are towards the end of the album
<a href="http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4291715639&idx=13" target="_blank">click here</a>

 

[javatech]

i see you have a deep sand bed how's that working for you

 

[josh]

It's working out great. I used to have a cc bed, well when I made the switch over I was amazed at the crap that was under the cc bed. It was disgusting! Seeing that made me a believer in DSB that's for sure. Between that and my skimmer I never have a problem with trates!

 

[guppie]

A 29 would be ok, people say that in a small tank you have to watch your levels because they can flux faster. For your lighting it will depend what you want to keep in your tank, but everything I have read and heard is 5 watts per gal you won't have any problems. I had a prizm on my 29 reef when I first started worked real well, seaclone or cpr makes very good skimmers for smaller tanks. I would go with a dbs really makes the difference. Good Luck

 

[tiggerbengal]

My 20g is a semi-reef I have approx. 30-35lbs of LR & a 4" dsb. I am waiting for my PC lighting to show up on Monday or Tuesday I change 2 gallons out every week......

 

[striker]

I've had great results from my 29 gallon this time around. My attempt a few years ago was a failure. From my experience it very much depends on the type of water you use for top-offs/changes, water movement and the amounts of ls and lr. As far as lighting it depends on what you want. If you aren't plannning on sps and clams you won't need mh. Vho or pc's would do great for a smaller tank like yours. There are cheap retrofits on the net but shop around and find what's better for you. I believe you get what you pay for so beware some of the cheaper deals and brands. They may cause you to spend more money in the long run and lead to alot of deaths in your tank.