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dee718

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hi...so new of a beginner that I will be shopping today for all the equipment that i need to get started on my first tank.....i want to start off small with only a 10 gallon and i know this will take me to bigger and better tanks
any advise will we greatly appreciated:shocked:
thanks for listening:grouphug:
 
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annanymous

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House of Laughter said:
Save more, and don't start with a 10g tank - there are great deals on MR for larger, more easily managed tanks that will afford you more "mistake room".

Take your time and welcome to MR

House
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If spaces an issue, at least start with a 40breeder. It has good dimensions for a reef and you can get equipment that is rated for bigger system and just dial it down. This will save u lots of $$$ in the long run when u do upgrade (and you will :)
Don't buy something because its cheaper then other options. In this hobby often what you pay is what you get!
Do a lot of research before you commit to any piece of equipment. Yes, u can always buy bigger and better but this soon get u broke cuz in this hobby there are always bigger and better options.
Take it from someone who started with a 25gal and upgraded to 90 in less then a year. But this cost me more the double since I had to get all new equipment.

Btw, certain things you can buy used as well to save money soy have more to spend on corals later.

Again, it all depends on your budget, but bigger is better saltwater.
Ok, I'm done with my ramblings ;)
 
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