SW - considering taking the plunge.

[ShortyKiloGyrl]

So I'm on the quest for information and using multiple FB groups to do research and talk to fellow SW keepers and possibly going to take the SW plunge!!!

FOWLR in a 16 gallon set up is the route I'm heading. Just lots of research ahead of me. Does ANYONE on here keep SW tanks?

 

[ziggyzoo]

lol your just like me, i have been thinking the same thing. i'm always on the look out for a fully setup biocube 14-30 gallon for under $150

 

[ShortyKiloGyrl]

You won't find one for that unless someone is desperate unfortunately. Just the light alone costs $150 for a 18-24" size.

 

[ziggyzoo]

i did! twice, but i flaked on them lol

 

[ShortyKiloGyrl]

I'd be very leary that the tank is unstable or sick if that's the case.

 

[ziggyzoo]

I always jump on it, they respond to my surprise, then i back out cause i'm just not ready yet lol
If i find anymore, ill text ya the link. they have been out by me though.

 

[ziggyzoo]

well , i guess i didnt mean setups exactly like that. They were more like established as in up and running with a clown fish pair, and rocks. Nothing cool like the live rocks with stuff on em

 

[ziggyzoo]

and only like 16 gallon not big.

 

[ziggyzoo]

I'd be very leary that the tank is unstable or sick if that's the case.

agreed. thats why i always back out. I just don't know ANYTHING about salt water so I would have no clue how to tell if anything was wrong.

 

[ShortyKiloGyrl]

The tank I'm researching to set up is a 16 gallon. It was previously set up as brackish so I'm using it to go for full SW

 

[ziggyzoo]

I think 16 gallons are one of the coolest tanks adorably small but not too small

 

[ShortyKiloGyrl]

I didn't care for it with my puffer and I move him. But I like the looks of SW in bowfront tanks.

 

[ziggyzoo]

Agreed

 

[flamechica]

My hubby really wants me to take on a salt water tank. I just don't think I am ready for all that. I told him he is more than welcome to set up his own tank. I don't think he liked that idea, since he doesn't want to be the one that has to do the maintenence. Lol!

 

[ShortyKiloGyrl]

Lol that's what this situation is like. But I like the challenge.

 

[Bob]

I picked up a 14 gallon bio cube and a 9 gallon fluval both fully set up for salt water for $100 from a member here. The deals are out there. So far i have only set up the 14 gallon biocube. Took out the stock lighting and put in a couple finnex marine leds, Carib sea live bahama sand, 7 pieces of good sized live rock. 1 cleaner shrimp, 2 peppermint shrimp, small handful of red and blue leg hermit crabs, Banggai Cardinalfish and a couple of blue damsels. I only have one type of coral, Pulsing Xenia, probably be the only coral i put in it, grows like wild fire. Been running for about two months now with no issues so far (knock on wood)

I would highly recommend it, it's not anymore difficult than planted tanks maybe easier.

 

[Anonymous]

I picked up a 14 gallon bio cube and a 9 gallon fluval both fully set up for salt water for $100 from a member here. The deals are out there. So far i have only set up the 14 gallon biocube. Took out the stock lighting and put in a couple finnex marine leds, Carib sea live bahama sand, 7 pieces of good sized live rock. 1 cleaner shrimp, 2 peppermint shrimp, small handful of red and blue leg hermit crabs, Banggai Cardinalfish and a couple of blue damsels. I only have one type of coral, Pulsing Xenia, probably be the only coral i put in it, grows like wild fire. Been running for about two months now with no issues so far (knock on wood)

I would highly recommend it, it's not anymore difficult than planted tanks maybe easier.

Pictures or it didn't happen

 

[ShortyKiloGyrl]

I picked up a 14 gallon bio cube and a 9 gallon fluval both fully set up for salt water for $100 from a member here. The deals are out there. So far i have only set up the 14 gallon biocube. Took out the stock lighting and put in a couple finnex marine leds, Carib sea live bahama sand, 7 pieces of good sized live rock. 1 cleaner shrimp, 2 peppermint shrimp, small handful of red and blue leg hermit crabs, Banggai Cardinalfish and a couple of blue damsels. I only have one type of coral, Pulsing Xenia, probably be the only coral i put in it, grows like wild fire. Been running for about two months now with no issues so far (knock on wood)

I would highly recommend it, it's not anymore difficult than planted tanks maybe easier.

How many cardinals and damsels do you have exactly? I was thinking about 3-4 fish max but it sounds like I could do more? I was thinking 2 shrimp, a goby, a blenny, and a clown. But I really like the cardinal species and it makes it funny to say when people ask because it's my last name. lol

 

[ziggyzoo]

My favs are the pajama fish and the cardinals with black spots

 

[ziggyzoo]

If you set up a tank, and ever do make it out to Seattle, the fish store always has good saltwater fish. I have seen some creatures there the no other shop has. Some cool urchins and stuff.