Hello everyone! Getting back into it after being away for over 10 years. I had several fish only tanks back then (240, 125 & 68). I recently acquired a 29G and 90G and after several weeks of contemplating I have a plan…
I eventually want to have the 90G setup for a lionfish and zebra eel. That is going to be in the basement after it gets remodeled (next year??). I also wanted a community FOWLR for the main floor living area and I was planning to get a 55G for that.
So I am starting with the 29G I already have, I am considering making that a mini reef tank after it is established and the inhabitants are moved over to the 55. I started the 29 with a sand substrate this past weekend and am planning to order some base rock next week. I have a Marineland C-220 (freebie) on it and a 250W Ebo Jager heater that was a leftover from back in the day. I am thinking of picking up an LED light that will be sufficient for some coral growth down the road. I know absolutely nothing about corals!
So here is one of the issues that I am going to face… I hate sumps even though I never had any overflow or flooding issues. I had a few wet drys in the late 90’s, even converted one to use as a sump for a short time. I really dislike the idea of an open system underneath the tank and that is the only reason. I have read (online) about several people that have successfully kept reefs without a sump so I may give that a shot.
Hope to get to know you guys!
Comments… Suggestions….
James
