WTB: aprox. 30G tank and equipment

[kytuong]

Hi Guys. This is my first time posting and my first time trying to setup a reef tank. I'm looking for a 30G tank (i don't have much of an option for anything larger given my apartment in boston is quite small), and any necessary equipment for it.
I'm gonna make quite a few mistakes at first so any help would be greatly appreciated. i think these are the minimal equipment that i'm gonna need. And i'm on a tight budget so the cheaper the better. thanx

i think i need:
30G tank
canopy and light (96 watts at least)
protein skimmer and filter.
Heater, thermometer, and powerhead.
What's a sump? seems like everybody is selling or buying these on the forum?
Do i need a sump?
live rock: aprox. 50lbs?
live sand?

thanx guys. if u guys gonna any used equipment thats gathering dust i would love to take it off ur hands and try at this new hobby.
please email me at [email protected]

Ky

 

[marco67]

check this one out....
http://216.235.242.50/forums/showthread.php?p=7501#post7501

 

[kytuong]

thanx marco.. i'll check it out.

 

[Moe_K]

Dang, lots of questions here that might get more attention in the general reef discussion area. I'm gonna move this thread over there...
Please help answer this newbie's questions folks!
Thanks.

 

[SherryQ]

Welcome to the reef hobby!

A sump is a container of water usually under the aquarium that is connected to the main tank. It provides extra water volume to the system and is a place to put all the equipment so you don't have to see it in the aquarium. Sumps can be anything from a smaller aquarium, a rubbermaid container, or a custom built acrylic box. I've never had a sump, but I'm getting a new system tomorrow which has one. So, I'm sure others can give you more detailed information.

My first saltwater tank was a 20 gallon high tank with 80 watts of regular flourscent lighting. I was able to grow all sorts of soft corals. I now have a 40 gallon tank with power compact lighting. I guess what I'm trying to say is that you can get your feet wet without investing a huge fortune - the problem is that once you get into the hobby you are going to want bigger and better (it is an addiction for most). However, I was very happy with my 20 gallon for a few years and I've been happy with my 40 for the past two years as well. (I am getting a 72 tomorrow though!)

I may have exactly what you are looking for. I'm moving tanks around and taking some down. I will have a 30 but I've given my cousin first dibs on it. If she doesn't want it I'll let you know.

Good luck!
Sherry

 

[jango]

jeremy @ cra posted about some 30 breeders he used for imac he is selling and some skimmers also....
http://www.inverts.com/