29g fowlr build

So I have finally started to work on this after all the procrastinating that I have done! I bought the tank stand nova extreme T5 2 bulb light and reef octopus hob skimmer for a grand total of (drum roll)......... 150$. I have yet to decide if I want to build a sump for the system or not though, it will be in our bedroom and right next to my bed (I have a sleep disorder and need constant light/sound throughout the night to help me sleep). So I am worried about the annoying humming sound over powering the sound of the water flowing back into the tank. I have also thought about using a hob filter just for the noise and for the activated carbon. I will be recycling some of the CC from my 55 bc thats what the wife wants lol, a chunk of live rock from the same tank and about 35 lbs of dry base rock. Well I feel that is enough now I will post Pics of what I bought tom at some point, and feel free to give me any advice I am more than happy to take it!!!

 

post up some pictures and show the progress! Sounds like you got a good deal.

 

I def will I am in the process of running around town right now but pics will be up soon! I have a few questions though, what type of circulation should I have in the tank since its going to be a FOWLR? Would I be fine with 2 hydor nanos? Will I still see a cycle since I am using CC from my 55 and about 10lbs of LR from the same tank?

 

Pics of the stuff I am in the process of cleaning it

 

what type of nanos are they. When I had a 30 gallon long I used the Koralia nanos but they were the 425GPH ones. For fish only i think you should be fine just aim them up so you get surface agitation.

 

Those are the exact ones I was thinking of and thats what I was thinking but wasnt 100% positive.

But I just placed my order for 40lbs of base rock and a couple little odds and ends today so hopefully they will be here within the next week!

 

That should be perfect then. Plus they are only the size of about an egg. what are your stocking ideas?

 

This tank I am setting up for my wife so she wants colorful and "cute" fish, but I was thinking orchid dottyback, royal gramma, clown goby, firefish, or cardinalfish. But def not all of them in the same tank lol I will have her narrow down the list of what she wants to 2-3 total.

 

ROCK IS IN!! I have started to mess around with it to see how I want it in the tank. I think I have around 30-35 lbs of the dry base rock in right now but this is what i have set up right now let me know what you think!

 

Are you going to scrap and clean the tank wall's. The scape looks good lots of swimming room is important for fish only.