Im looking to buy a new 30-35 gallon tank

[Chiefmcfuz]

Google puts the tank at about 250 depending on where you look.

 

[rookie07]

I can only find $350. Am I missing a good link?

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Sorry I hit the 2 instead of the 3. I found it for 324

Here http://www.oceanreeflections.com/pr...subhead=Solana Braceless Cube Aquarium&page=1

 

[rookie07]

I found $350 with free shipping. thats what Ill use. Thanks, Im realluy excited.
aquariasupply.com
question.
How do i add more Live Rock?
If I must cycle the new tank first, then Im just going to use what I have now.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Just add it in small amounts.

 

[rookie07]

Great.

Should I upgrade the skimmer?
I plan to add a refugium, thats all(and my 150 w MH)

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

I would upgrade the skimmer but I would also check out nano reefs on the possibilities you can use on it.

 

[bueller]

Good luck with the new set up. For me my tanks were kinda the same as when you buy your first motorcycle....you start off with a 600/750 and before you know it you want that harley 1100 fatboy....lol

 

[rookie07]

Thanks john.
I agree, I keep wanting to go bigger. I always want more. This is just going to hold me over for a year or two till I get a new apt, and do a build in 120 g.

 

[drperetz]

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whats the current tank thats u r running??

 

[rookie07]

24 gl aquapod
w/ sapphire nano skimmer
150 w MH(20" SUNPOD)

 

[drperetz]

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Thats a great set up...
Y dont u wait until u can get the 120?

 

[rookie07]

I want to add more room. I woundt add anything else(well, I am getting a clam either way). I just want to add more Gallons to the tank, and give my live stock alittle extra room.

What about getting a custom made 60 callon tank?
60 gallon cube 24 x 24 x 24 Cost $399.99.
I would have them put in a section for surface skimmer/heater/pumps/etc.
Is that a bad idea?--Seems to me like the best way to maximize my space/get the most gallons possible.(Could this be just to much for me???)

Oh yeah, Im doing a hang-on refugium either way, b/c gives me more room.

 

[drperetz]

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It depends on what u want to house in this ultimate system of urs...

for a 60 gallon, u will need a good skimmer...(sump will be a must)

 

[drperetz]

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if I had anything above a 30 gallon, I would run a sump with skimmer...

If u still anxious for that mandarin, in a 60 gallon, with enough rock will good to support its food supply.

 

[rookie07]

The mandarin is not worth getting in over my head.
I dont want a sump.
Just want refugium/real good skimmer(plan to upgrade on whatever tank I get).
I think ill be ok with the 34 and skimmer/ref, but the 60 might be to much for what I plan to run.(I think you agree based on your response)

 

[drperetz]

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If u would only respond on what u want to house in ur tank...

Its ok to make mistakes, no 1 here wants to bash u, but give u a loyal advice that will lead u to wisdom raising a successful system and avoid questions like " how come my fish and corals are ding?". :grouphug:

 

[rookie07]

LPS-torch, frogspawn,hammer,
sunpolyps/dendro/duncan
Toadstool
Zoos
Clam
fire shrimpx2/sexy shrimpx4
2 clowns
Mandarin
Basslet

I want as big a tank as possible without having a sump.
I want to keep it simple for now, maybe in a little while Ill upgrade and get a sump(but for now I want as hassle free/least cleaning) as possible

 

[nanoreefer22]

The mandarin is not worth getting in over my head.[/quote]

Wrong attitude, why buy the fish if you know it's not WORTH caring for?:letitallo

 

[ellebelle]

You should look at kimoyo's AIO thread. He has some interesting ideas about building sumpless tanks,