I received a 29 gallon biocube for Christmas and will be attempting to set it up this weekend. My boyfriend has a 55 gallon w/30 gal refugium right now, so we will pull water from it, and we are getting some live rock from a friend.

Since my tank is significantly smaller than his, I am wondering how much live rock I should put in, if I should get a skimmer, and if I should purchase a clean up crew? I have helped with his tank for a few years, but in reality have little knowledge of what I need to do with mine - which is where you all come in!! Any advice, suggestions, etc are welcome.

I know I need to purchase a heater, but I have heard that is the only additonal "equipment" that I need to purchase at the forefront. Better lights and so on can be purchased later.