I (my mom) kept one or two tropical tanks as a kid. Then when I was finally a half way stable adult I inherited a friends tank that was about 7-8 years ago. That was my first real tank. For a year or so I kept that 29 gal tank and a 50 gal tank. But over time I regressed to the 50 only. The 29 was always marine fish only. The 50 started out the same but eventually became planted. That is where I am at know. I just may restart the 29 gal when I finish my den. Lots of great info on this site. Thanks in advance for any help I know I am sure to get.