jjamontan
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I started with a 55 only 5 months ago and I now have itch to get a 125 or a 180. All I can say is look at what you can spend and go as big as you can.
phoenixkiller said:Dang it dang it dang it!! I just found a full set up 55 gallon saltwater aquarium for $350.00. Dang it!!
phoenixkiller said:Well considering the fact of a 55 gallon SW set up being several thousand dollars, that is an improvement to say the least.
The last thing before you commented was talk of a 75. I disagreed because a 75 is easier to light and reach the bottom-long arms or not.A 90g doesn't give you more options for fish than a 55g?
Sorry, double layer was a bad choice of words. I like tanks with a mid-level shelf like this:
Tank of the Month - October 2003 - Reefkeeping Online Magazine
If you can fill the extra space correctly I think taller reef tanks look better in the long run. I also think they fill wall space better, more symmetrical. Just a personal preference. 75g's look kind of squat to me, like a breeder tank. If you have short arms then yah I guess a 90 would be too tall.
if you can fit a 6ft def. 125g or 180g
phoenixkiller said:Ugh, there are soooooooooooooooooooooo many pretty tangs out there, but I always find them needing 125 gallons or more.....
The last thing before you commented was talk of a 75. I disagreed because a 75 is easier to light and reach the bottom-long arms or not.
The fish don't swim up and down so the extra 15 gallons isn't going to help with stocking. Even considering a 55, what fish do you think would be ok for a 90 but not for a 55? I don't think a 90 is suitable for a tang long term.
You can place monti caps half way up in a 75 just like a 90. The tank you linked has 2 x 400 watt halides over it. Not necessary for a 75 IME.
There's the personal taste aspect which I do respect, but there are other aspects to consider, like the lighting requirements, and reaching the bottom. The shallower the tank, the cheaper it is to light.
That tank would be sweet! But a few things you should be reminded of:
1. Reef tanks are not recommended for SW beginners
2. I am five feet tall. 125 or 180 gallons is far too much
3. Maintenance. Having to empty 35%+ every week is a lot of water, and then I have to purchase a RO/DI system.
4. I am 13. Coming up with upwards of $5,000.00 is no piece of cake for anyone. (Best deal on Craigslist is $2,500 for a 180 gallon SW tank.)
I'm a fan of the 75. you would use the same lighting and components as the 55, but have an extra 6" front to back for aquascaping. The 90 is too deep IMO.
phoenixkiller said:Ok, I shall (eventually) start my SW dreams with a 75 gallon FOWLR. Fish ideas for beginners anyone?
P.S. Do NOT post links to beginner fish. I want opinions from real live people. As I have stated above, I want one or more of those Butterfly fish.
phoenixkiller said:Ok, I shall (eventually) start my SW dreams with a 75 gallon FOWLR. Fish ideas for beginners anyone?
P.S. Do NOT post links to beginner fish. I want opinions from real live people. As I have stated above, I want one or more of those Butterfly fish.