New to SW, need some help please!

[michika]

As much as you think looks good. Take a look at the past issues of ReefKeeping online, and look at the Tank of the Month features. It might help you get a good idea about the reef type look you want.

For example I have a 180g display with about 200g total volume. I have about 80 lbs of rock in my system. Some people go with less, some with more. The point is for you have good biological filtration. Try to look for porous rocks, and rocks with a lot of surface area for the beneficial bacteria you need in your system. Try a couple of rocks, place them and see what you think. If you need more then add it, if not, leave it.

Have you thought any into sumps, or refugiums? Both are great options to add extra rock for more filtration without cluttering your display.

[Ash3r]

I have thought about adding like a gallon sump. I know how they work, just not how to build one up. I know I can find some info on the web about building and making a sump work great. Im sure a 10g would be fine for a 29g?

I also know I need a skimmer and I will look around on the web for some good deals, The light that came with my set up was a t12 5000k 50/50 corallife...Im thinking ill need to go up to a t5 10000k? Anything else that comes to mind? I am also going to buy some books to help me learn a little more

[mseepman]

If you are thinking on doing a little DIY to keep your lighting costs down, look at your local hydroponics store for SunBlaze T5HO light strips. A couple of them hung above your tank (they can be daisy chained together) will give you a lot more light and you can control what bulbs you put in so that you get a more full range of light.

[Ash3r]

I was thinking about going this way as well, Ill check out a store on my way home from work today

[bignose]

I have a small 10G nano and It's really not that hard to take care of. It's just weekly water changes and daily top offs.
It's in my bedroom so it's nice to relax and look at it before I sleep.

I'm currently setting up a 50 or 55gal tank(not sure wich yet).
Once you get used to it you'll go bigger. It's like crack...... not that I know what crack is like..... I mean it's addicting.

[Ash3r]

haha sure you dont .

Well I think I should be ok. I do weekly water changes on every tank I have now so Im sure it will be ok