29 massive expansion

wannareef · 09-25-2006, 10:31 PM

What do you think? should I take my 29 that i have not had much luck with. Drill it put a 150 rubbermaid sump on it and make it into a reef tank? Do you think this would be a good idea? was thinking of a clownfish/ anonome tank.

ouccmich · 09-25-2006, 11:10 PM

That's a HUGE sump for a 29 gallon tank! Your 29...has it had any copper medications or anything like that in it?

wannareef · 09-25-2006, 11:15 PM

never had any junk in it as far as i know

wannareef · 09-25-2006, 11:20 PM

my friend has a 90 gallon with a 595 sump and has awesome coral growth, its the tank of the month for sept

VWD · 09-25-2006, 11:29 PM

The water volume will help, But what kind of problems did you have ?

tabwyo · 09-26-2006, 12:42 AM

I understand tryin to keep it affordable. So why not upgrade to a 55g and use the 29 for a fuge. Use the light you have on one side until you can generate the cash for a good 48" light set up. The use the old light for the fuge. Just think 55g = 26g's worth of more viewing pleasure. That and the volume will help as well.

garvondavis14 · 09-26-2006, 02:11 AM

hey if you're happy with the 29 as your dispaly, there's nothing wrong with a 150 sump...the bigger the better. i wish i had room to put in a sump that's that big compared to my tank...would make life much easier

go for it!

reefjunkie30241 · 09-26-2006, 08:02 AM

Just remember that your water changes will also increase due to water volume. I agree with the 55 and 29 sump

partobe · 09-26-2006, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tabwyo

I understand tryin to keep it affordable. So why not upgrade to a 55g and use the 29 for a fuge. Use the light you have on one side until you can generate the cash for a good 48" light set up. The use the old light for the fuge. Just think 55g = 26g's worth of more viewing pleasure. That and the volume will help as well.

wannareef · 09-26-2006, 09:52 AM

But I already have a 65 and a 90 both salt and a 125 fresh/planted. Was just trying to think of something to do with this tank, don't really want to buy another tank.

ChrisPrusha · 09-26-2006, 10:16 AM

I like the idea!

wannareef · 09-26-2006, 08:21 PM

which idea do you like chrisprusha

ChrisPrusha · 09-26-2006, 08:25 PM

Giving the 29 a 150g sump!

wannareef · 09-26-2006, 09:15 PM

anyone else have an opinion?

DebsSisterFlo · 09-26-2006, 10:21 PM

oh oh! and then if you don't cover it you could literally swim with the fishes!!!

oh gah, don't mind me, it's been a reeeally long night at work!