Recent content by JeffW

Yah, the more I read the more I like this. Especially the larger one.

Additionally, while pictured with all that fun stuff, the text clearly states it is a FISH ONLY aquarium.

Interesting... how does this differ from the eclipse unit I described above? Seems very close, possibly with nicer lighting. The web photo shows it with both inverts and coral... but 24 gallons? I don't know that much, but I know enough to be skeptical. I'll check it out further. Thanks!

There is no doubt that bigger is better. But this is what the budget will allow, and again... it's a stepping stone to something HUGE. If I can keep a small tank healthy, it should not be a problem with a big one, in theory. Right?

And yeah... I won't go as small as 20G. 25-30 is what I have been considering.

After doing some additional reading, I probably will stay away from bi-valves. And as for anemones, I probably will have only one, two small guys at the most. The books I purchased today: The Saltwater Aquarium Handbook, Blasada (Barron's) The Guide To Starting A Marine Aquarium, Boruchowitz...

Hello. I used to keep a very successful 50 gallon marine tank about 15 years ago. Unfortunately, I was in college back then and moving all of the time, which made keeping a great tank too difficult, so I gave it up. Now, I am older with a family... and I have considered a large, SERIOUS reef...