16G BowFront --> 29G Reef Tank Build

[Mrc8858]

Yeah it definitely sucks haha especially when I would love to just turn it into a FOWLR haha

I know how you feel... I've been drawing up plans for a 6-8' SA tank but really want a 6-8' reef. That's outta the question though since I don't have like $10k just laying around lmao

 

[DanS180]

I know how you feel... I've been drawing up plans for a 6-8' SA tank but really want a 6-8' reef. That's outta the question though since I don't have like $10k just laying around lmao

Lmao exactly! Id have to take out a loan just for the start up haha

 

[Mrc8858]

Hell the skimmers I've seen for systems that large get insane like $2-$4k! It's sad to say but unless something major happens career wise I don't think ill ever be able to afford more then a 75 gallon reef : /

 

[DanS180]

Hell the skimmers I've seen for systems that large get insane like $2-$4k! It's sad to say but unless something major happens career wise I don't think ill ever be able to afford more then a 75 gallon reef : /

Yeah I'm pretty sure my 90 is goin to be my biggest SW tank, unless I hit the lottery of course haha

 

[Mrc8858]

Yeah I'm pretty sure my 90 is goin to be my biggest SW tank, unless I hit the lottery of course haha

Well ya I could say 90 even but I'm not a big fan of tall tanks.. my 46s are too tall lol I can't stand getting my pits wet while working on my tank lmao

 

[DanS180]

Well ya I could say 90 even but I'm not a big fan of tall tanks.. my 46s are too tall lol I can't stand getting my pits wet while working on my tank lmao

Haha you would hate my 180 then.. whole arm/shoulder soaked when reaching into the back of the tank lol

 

[Mrc8858]

Haha you would hate my 180 then.. whole arm/shoulder soaked when reaching into the back of the tank lol

Well kinda lol 180s are one of my favorite tank dimensions visually but when I build my SA tank I'm keeping it 18" or less

 

[Pizza101]

It's not the size of the tank that matters.. It's the love you put in it... But a 300 gal. Or bigger is my dream lol.

 

[Mrc8858]

It's not the size of the tank that matters.. It's the love you put in it... But a 300 gal. Or bigger is my dream lol.

Can't put a tang in a 46g so size does matter imo unfortunately :'(

 

[DanS180]

yeah and I cant put a foxface or lionfish in a 29g lol but I hear what ur saying... id love to have a gigantic tank, just not gonna happen in this lifetime lol

 

[Pizza101]

Can't put a tang in a 46g so size does matter imo unfortunately :'(

Lol true!

 

[22engine]

yeah and I cant put a foxface or lionfish in a 29g lol but I hear what ur saying... id love to have a gigantic tank, just not gonna happen in this lifetime lol

You could do a dwarf lion in the 29. Read a lot of threads on it. Just can't have corals or really anything other fish. Maybe one more. I thought about it. Thought about doing it with my cube. I just got a 14 gallon rimless cube and sump in a trade and was thinking about moving my clowns and coral into it.

 

[DanS180]

You could do a dwarf lion in the 29. Read a lot of threads on it. Just can't have corals or really anything other fish. Maybe one more. I thought about it. Thought about doing it with my cube. I just got a 14 gallon rimless cube and sump in a trade and was thinking about moving my clowns and coral into it.

Oh wow, well id rather set up my 90 with a few diff fish.. currently my 29 has about 8 diff corals, 5 fish, conch, hermits and snails

 

[Pizza101]

Can't put a tang in a 46g so size does matter imo unfortunately :'(

I have a tang I thoroughly enjoy!

 

[emerald76]

Well if a tang is your choice if fish I'm sure a tank of this size would not have been purchased. So if you want to get a fish like a tang that swims back and forth eating its own poop go for it... A jaw fish would be cool to have ( lots of personality), or even a eyelash blenny can keep you entertained for hours!

That was no call to be rude, and where did you here Tangs eat poo? I'd love to have a tang if I had a saltwater tank, but I probably couldn't afford the proper size tank

 

[DanS180]

That was no call to be rude, and where did you here Tangs eat poo? I'd love to have a tang if I had a saltwater tank, but I probably couldn't afford the proper size tank

Lol yeah I never heard of Tangs eating their own poo either hahaha

 

[Mrc8858]

That was no call to be rude, and where did you here Tangs eat poo? I'd love to have a tang if I had a saltwater tank, but I probably couldn't afford the proper size tank

Did you even pull that quote from this thread? I think I missed something lmao

 

[emerald76]

Did you even pull that quote from this thread? I think I missed something lmao

I did, and once I posted it the poster changed their post.

 

[DanS180]

Yeah id say you missed something hahah

 

[DanS180]

I have a tang I thoroughly enjoy!

Omg seriously?!?!? Hahaha this is great