Your thoughts regarding my first Sw setup

[VIPER006962948]

Here's my 29 gal SW FOWLR that I set up for under $250 View attachment 780857View attachment 780858View attachment 780859View attachment 780860
It has
3 Damsels
2 Clowns
1 Snowflake Eel
6 crabs
AC110
KORILLA 4 (1200gph)
30Lbs crushed coral
60-70Lbs Live Rock

Let me know what you think.
Feel free to be honest.

I do also have a reef octopus bh-300 protein skimmer to put on it however I haven't quite figured that one out yet. LOL

 

[JASamper]

I'm not very experienced in saltwater, but doesn't a Snowflake eel need a minimum of 50 gallons to thrive properly?

 

[VIPER006962948]

I'm not very experienced in saltwater, but doesn't a Snowflake eel need a minimum of 50 gallons to thrive properly?

Yes it is temp untill I get a stand for my 55gal that I bought last night. I purchased the eel, tank and a skimmer however the seller insisted on keeping the stand so ill pick up the stand fron my lfs when their shipment comes in on Wednesday and transfer everything to the 55.

 

[JASamper]

Ok sweet, other than that the tank looks great.

 

[Wiggles92]

It's majorly overstocked & underfiltered currently, and that will still be the case when you transfer everything to the 55 gallon.

Here's what I would advise you to do:

• Ditch the three damselfishes
  • Removing them will help to get your bio-load at a somewhat acceptable level for the current aquarium
  • Your bio-load will be just fine for the 55 gallon if you remove them
• Get the skimmer up & running
  • Great choice of skimmer; that one is more than big enough (which is a good thing)
• Use regular aragonite sand in the 55 gallon
  • Aragonite sand is preferable over the crushed coral
  • You will only need enough to make a 0.5-1.0" sand bed
  • Don't make the switch now; it's safer to do it in the other aquarium in order to avoid starting a new cycle
• Get some high quality dry rock for the 55 gallon
  • Honestly, your current rock mustn't be that great if it weighs as much as you say it does
  • Generally, big rock & low weight = high porosity therefore more room for beneficial bacteria; small rock & high weight = low porosity & BB
  • Dry rock is way cheaper than live rock, but your cycle will take longer
• Set the 55 gallon up as previously instructed & let it completely cycle before transferring anything
  • The new sand & rock will need to colonize with BB
  • The filter, powerhead, & other equipment can be transferred when you transfer the fish after the cycle is complete

Let us know if you have any further questions.

 

[ckcdrummer]

You could always build a stand if you have the tools, my brother just made a 90 gal stand for 80$


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[Wiggles92]

You could always build a stand if you have the tools, my brother just made a 90 gal stand for 80$

x2.

You'll end up with a sturdier custom stand for less than a flimsy store-bought one.

 

[VIPER006962948]

You could always build a stand if you have the tools, my brother just made a 90 gal stand for 80$


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x2.

You'll end up with a sturdier custom stand for less than a flimsy store-bought one.

Its not a factory stand that's being bought its a custom stand with 2x4 frame ¾ plywood. Just being built and shipped to lfs by one of their clients.

 

[Wiggles92]

Its not a factory stand that's being bought its a custom stand with 2x4 frame ¾ plywood. Just being built and shipped to lfs by one of their clients.

Excellent. It sounds like you're getting a pretty nice stand.

 

[VIPER006962948]

Yes