Mperkins92
Member
Hello everybody. I used to have a 90 gallon salt tank setup but had to break it down when i moved. I'm finally starting to get settled in and i want to start piecing together a new tank. something around 40 gallons.
My plan so far is a 40 with a sump/refugium my unknown however is whether or not i should bother with a protein skimmer for such a small tank i'm very tempted to get one but their pricey.
Another is something that was a topic of debate when i left the hobby.My second question is should i get an LED fixture or should i stick with T5 fixtures?
secondary is if i go with LED i can only afford one and if thats the best route should i rethink my tank design to ensure a good spread?
Last for now is between either an acrylic or glass aquarium. I'm partial to the acrylic because i can easily drill it myself but how easily do they scratch.
My current plans for livestock are 2 clownfish and i'm considering over sizing the sump to increase water volume enough to make a nice RBTA happy. also might include a watchmen goby and pistol shrimp pair. i'd like to add a group of small schooling fish as well but i'm concerned i'd be exceeding my tanks healthy capacity especially with the anemone.
Any input would be appreciated. Thankyou!
My plan so far is a 40 with a sump/refugium my unknown however is whether or not i should bother with a protein skimmer for such a small tank i'm very tempted to get one but their pricey.
Another is something that was a topic of debate when i left the hobby.My second question is should i get an LED fixture or should i stick with T5 fixtures?
secondary is if i go with LED i can only afford one and if thats the best route should i rethink my tank design to ensure a good spread?
Last for now is between either an acrylic or glass aquarium. I'm partial to the acrylic because i can easily drill it myself but how easily do they scratch.
My current plans for livestock are 2 clownfish and i'm considering over sizing the sump to increase water volume enough to make a nice RBTA happy. also might include a watchmen goby and pistol shrimp pair. i'd like to add a group of small schooling fish as well but i'm concerned i'd be exceeding my tanks healthy capacity especially with the anemone.
Any input would be appreciated. Thankyou!