what size tank?
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*clearing throat
Did someone say bigger is better??? hehe
Bigger is better for your fish of course, big is not better when you out size your budget and start to chince on equipment
, this becomes worse for your fish. I am a firm believer in a tank size that will allow you the freedom to equip it with some of the best equipment money can buy. I'd rather have say a 110 with a first rate $300 skimmer (because I just saved myself $400 in LR) than a 250 with a skimmer that can barely keep up.
You get my point I'm sure
Did someone say bigger is better??? hehe
Bigger is better for your fish of course, big is not better when you out size your budget and start to chince on equipment
You get my point I'm sure
One other point that was brought up
, maintenance. To me making a 50 gallon salt mix for changes is not my idea of fun (to many it is I'm sure), and when it no longer is fun, what happens, neglect, and eventually "I'm tired of this" or, "I'll do it next week".
IMO QUALITY over quantity, if you can do both then more power to ya!
Just some food for thought.
[ June 27, 2001: Message edited by: Ravenstar ]
IMO QUALITY over quantity, if you can do both then more power to ya!
Just some food for thought.
[ June 27, 2001: Message edited by: Ravenstar ]
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by danmhippo:
<STRONG>Gees, Guy, with the stock market going sour everyday, your calculation only yields a 5 gallon tank for me!!
Oh well, I better start learning glueing glass panels.</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Ain't nuttin' wrong wit' a 5 galloner!
<STRONG>Gees, Guy, with the stock market going sour everyday, your calculation only yields a 5 gallon tank for me!!
Ain't nuttin' wrong wit' a 5 galloner!
Howdy,
I would go with either a 120g (4'x2'x2') or a 180g (6'x2'x2'). Choosing which one depends on how long of a tank you can accomodate at your house.
I have a 180g acrylic that I purchased used, and just love it. There is sooo much you can do with 24 cubic feet of space, it just blows my mind
Bigger is truly better when it comes to reefs tanks, at least IMO. The only drawback is the increased maintenance time.
Good luck,
Scott.
I would go with either a 120g (4'x2'x2') or a 180g (6'x2'x2'). Choosing which one depends on how long of a tank you can accomodate at your house.
I have a 180g acrylic that I purchased used, and just love it. There is sooo much you can do with 24 cubic feet of space, it just blows my mind
Bigger is truly better when it comes to reefs tanks, at least IMO. The only drawback is the increased maintenance time.
Good luck,
Scott.
I wish i had gone with the 75 gal I was going to buy. Instead, I ran across a used 100 gal with stand, uv, magnum 350 and more for $150. I bought it without thinking how exponentiallythe cost would go up "how much more is 25 gal anyway..."
Now I have to wait another 2/3 months before I can afford to buy my lights and LR. I have had the tank taking up space in my apartment for the last 2 months. It is full of fresh water and only has 1 feeder guppy in it to make it not look so empty.
I have spent about $1000 and haven't even bought salt yet.
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just my 2 bits. It would be cents, but this is reefkeeping...
B
Now I have to wait another 2/3 months before I can afford to buy my lights and LR. I have had the tank taking up space in my apartment for the last 2 months. It is full of fresh water and only has 1 feeder guppy in it to make it not look so empty.
I have spent about $1000 and haven't even bought salt yet.
just my 2 bits. It would be cents, but this is reefkeeping...
B
Maybe I'll just add a small heater to my pool and make it a reef
Let's see......hey Cheese Sandwich - how many buckets of IO do I need to get 40,000 gallons of water to a salinity of 35ppm?
I'd better go to RC Steele while IO is still on sale!!!! Hmmm I'd better get another powerhead too...
Let's see......hey Cheese Sandwich - how many buckets of IO do I need to get 40,000 gallons of water to a salinity of 35ppm?
I'd better go to RC Steele while IO is still on sale!!!! Hmmm I'd better get another powerhead too...
The question: "What size tank?" has four parts:
1. How much money do you have to spend?
2. How much time do you have to spend?
3. How big is your house?
4. What do you want to keep?
Point one, unless you have been setting up many tanks for a good long while, you will always underestimate how much it will cost. The solution to this is multiple credit cards, multiple jobs, a second mortgage and lottery winnings. An understanding SO also helps.
Point two, to keep the critters happy, you need to do routine maintenance. If not, slowly but surely your tank will go down hill. If you have plenty of money, see point one, you may consider a maintenance service.
Point three, you need to have a tank that will fit in through the doors. Yes, I know, you can take the doors off. You can also cut a hole in a wall to get a bigger tank inside. For that matter, you can also build an addition around a new tank. There was a fellow who built a 4000 gallon tank in his basement on this board a number of months back. See point one.
Point four, if you want to keep a couple of great white sharks, you will need a serious sized tank
, but if you are happy with a couple of percs, you can get by with a slightly smaller tank.
You have to evaluate your own individual circumstances to see what is "right" for you. Whatever is right for you today may also change later - new job, promotion, lottery winner. Most of us have graduated to a larger tank as we have moved through our life course.
Whatever size tank is right for you, remember to enjoy it.
1. How much money do you have to spend?
2. How much time do you have to spend?
3. How big is your house?
4. What do you want to keep?
Point one, unless you have been setting up many tanks for a good long while, you will always underestimate how much it will cost. The solution to this is multiple credit cards, multiple jobs, a second mortgage and lottery winnings. An understanding SO also helps.
Point two, to keep the critters happy, you need to do routine maintenance. If not, slowly but surely your tank will go down hill. If you have plenty of money, see point one, you may consider a maintenance service.
Point three, you need to have a tank that will fit in through the doors. Yes, I know, you can take the doors off. You can also cut a hole in a wall to get a bigger tank inside. For that matter, you can also build an addition around a new tank. There was a fellow who built a 4000 gallon tank in his basement on this board a number of months back. See point one.
Point four, if you want to keep a couple of great white sharks, you will need a serious sized tank
You have to evaluate your own individual circumstances to see what is "right" for you. Whatever is right for you today may also change later - new job, promotion, lottery winner. Most of us have graduated to a larger tank as we have moved through our life course.
Whatever size tank is right for you, remember to enjoy it.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Guy:
<STRONG>Let's see......hey Cheese Sandwich - how many buckets of IO do I need to get 40,000 gallons of water to a salinity of 35ppm?
</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Let's see.... Oodles! (plus or minus a month's salary).
Well IO goes for about $15 per 50 gals, right? I'd say you'd need $12,000 worth. Chump change, considering the cost of the live rock you'll need.
<STRONG>Let's see......hey Cheese Sandwich - how many buckets of IO do I need to get 40,000 gallons of water to a salinity of 35ppm?
</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Let's see.... Oodles! (plus or minus a month's salary).
Well IO goes for about $15 per 50 gals, right? I'd say you'd need $12,000 worth. Chump change, considering the cost of the live rock you'll need.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by rfs1rock:
<STRONG>Hello,I would move up to a 125 or better.Korans will nip at and even eat your corals.Other than that they are reef safe.</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I guess that when their not nipping or eating your corals that they're being reef safe. Just sounded funny!
Ty
<STRONG>Hello,I would move up to a 125 or better.Korans will nip at and even eat your corals.Other than that they are reef safe.</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I guess that when their not nipping or eating your corals that they're being reef safe. Just sounded funny!
Ty
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