MR and community I need some help planing a tank upgrade.

[lisunken]

For the last two years I has playing around with my 20 gal. tank. Now is time to upgrade. I need some suggestion for this upgrade. The tank will be corals mainly.

1. what is a good size tank and sump upgrade to?
2. lighting?
3. equipment?
4. electric supply. ( how many outlets needed )

Thank for any help on this upgrade.

 

[MIKE NY]

The two most important questions you must answer yourself before an upgrade are available space with flooring support and budget.

 

[thirty6]

I agree with Mike, The tank and stand are probly the easiest thing to purchase. You should be looking at something suits your budget. No sense in buying a tank you won't be able to afford sticking or maintaining in long run

From a 20 gallon almost anything from a 75 and up is big change for you. I doubt you can use too much of the equipment from the 20, but you can use some sand and rick to seed the new tank. It can also make for a great qt setup

 

[lisunken]

thank both for input, I looking about 3 feet x 5 feet foot print for tank space. I can all way beef up the floor joist. just do not know what is the best size tank or sump I need.

 

[Kworker]

thank both for input, I looking about 3 feet x 5 feet foot print for tank space. I can all way beef up the floor joist. just do not know what is the best size tank or sump I need.

There is the 60"x36" 250 gallon DD tanks. If your budget allows that I say go for it and enjoy the beautiful tank dimensions.

If you have a basement, use it and put your sump down there.

 

[thirty6]

^^^ blitz sale would make this very good choice

 

[lisunken]

what a 75 gal tank dimension? I like setup the tank with three side view and the supply and return on the short side. Any tank manufacturer I can pricing.

 

[Chefjpaul]

Check out glasscages.com

Able to customize a tank, and is very inexpensive comparatively.

Only issue is pick up location is white plains.

 

[lisunken]

thank chefjpaul, any other tank manufature.