hey, i just got a 30 gal tank, and i want to set it up for saltwater. i have 4 freshwater tanks rite now and have been doing fresh water for a long time, but now i want to set up a marine tank. i was thinking of using a backpack filter with a biowheel thing, but i dont really know what would be best. i dont want to do coral or polyps, just some sea grass, fish and inverts such as shrimp, crabs, maybe a tubeworm or two. does anyone have any suggestions or ideas?
filtration for a 30 gal saltwater tank
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well so far it sounds like you've got a good base plan.. as far as advise goes.. i would really reccomend startinf up a quarenteen tank as well.. just a little 10 gallon or something.. disease and agression can be kinda of a big issue and if you really like the fish no sense in not doing anything
a quarintine tank is a good idea, thanks, i quarintine my reptiles, it makse sence to do it with the fish too 
haha just give it time.sykofrenic;1811396; said:
i'd recommend a protein skimmer, and some powerheads to eliminate any dead spots in the rockwork.
what fish are you planning on keeping?
im not quite sure yet what fish im going to keep, the tank is still in the planning stages. i want to set up a community tank, but im just now startiing to get serious about doing the research. i want to make sure that everything i put in the tank will get along, but i havent found my keystone species yet. maybe a little eel? perhaps some kind of cardinal? any ideas would be welcome
i dont think many species of eel will be suitable for that tank, can't think of any but for the garden eels, which aren't good for beginners.
give the "wolf eel" dottyback/ "carpet blenny" a look, they're eel-like, responsive little fish.
give the "wolf eel" dottyback/ "carpet blenny" a look, they're eel-like, responsive little fish.
engineer gobies as well...
there are eels that would be cool in a 30 gallon but none less than $300..
i like basslets and jawfish personally both of which can go in a 30 gallon, as would most cardinals..
there are eels that would be cool in a 30 gallon but none less than $300..
i like basslets and jawfish personally both of which can go in a 30 gallon, as would most cardinals..