Been considering this...

[peteyboyny]

Been thinking about downsizing. I was messing around with some rock pieces and love the way it came out. Got me thinking about setting up the 40 breeder. Unfortunately, I only have room for 1 tank. That means my 140g would get broke. down. Its a big drop in size, and would have to get rid of some of my fish. I'm torn.
My thoughts on this are fueled by my rough work schedule and a new baby in the house. Cheaper to run and maintain on my part. I just dont have the time that I used to. Guess I'm looking for reasons not to, or just to do it. Thoughts anyone?
Here's the 40b setup.
http://m1268.photobucket.com/albumv...VNb6G05t/9Uc2bXPFl/8e6XRgRVM7Pj52zW3jZ/QcYOE=

 

[peteyboyny]

Another
http://m1268.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/peteyboyny/WP_003503_zps568c678f.jpg.html?newest=1&pbauth=1_uLEBonVPfaLdh1h3YMYz2bRPjmFvTcYqwcrshksXj3ZOBYFDlNs1mRFYxXfs%2B9%2FtB3p5stQZPfT8HcrIjHRCH%2Fv50SZqbQhr3tsutaq%2F1TgWt%2FYe8pYM5a%2FJQVFl8JNVNb6G05t%2F9Uc2bXPFl%2F8e6XRgRVM7Pj52zW3jZ%2FQcYOE%3D&pbauth=1_uLEBonVPfaLdh1h3YMYz2bRPjmFvTcYqwcrshksXj3ZOBYFDlNs1mRFYxXfs%2B9%2FtB3p5stQZPfT8HcrIjHRCH%2Fv50SZqbQhr3tsutaq%2F1TgWt%2FYe8pYM5a%2FJQVFl8JNVNb6G05t%2F9Uc2bXPFl%2F8e6XRgRVM7Pj52zW3jZ%2FQcYOE%3D

 

[jdnumis]

Sometimes you have to make sacrifices. But on the brighter side, you are still in the hobby. When you have more time, then think about upgrading.

All the best,

James

 

[jdnumis]

Tank looks great by the way!

 

[thirty6]

Makes sense and you stay in hobby with fresh start which is always cool

 

[peteyboyny]

Tank looks great by the way!

Thanks. You see why I'm so torn. The hardest part would be parting ways with my Atlantic Blue and Powder Brown Tangs.

 

[peteyboyny]

...and my damsels. I'll be down to my occelaris clown and misbar anthias. Damn, this is a rough one to make.

 

[peteyboyny]

Just ran it by the wife, she's not happy. This may be my chance to plea my argument for 2 tanks!

 

[reefs4life]

I wouldn't give up the big tank, you already have a lot invested in it and after setting it up I feel like your hard work is done. Personally, it has been no different having a 75 in the past to a 210 now, at least maintainance wise. I would even go as far as saying that the bigger tank is easier than my smaller tanks, especially compared to the 3G in my room.