phoenixkiller
Aquarium Advice Addict
What is the best size for a saltwater aquarium? I have heard different opinions, so I am asking you guys...
Now there is this question to answer.Sounds awesome. In the future, I will want to convert my 55 gallon FW tank to SW, and I wanted to figure out if I needed a bigger tank. What are good fish species (I think I have asked this before) for a SW beginner??
A 90 does not give you more options for fish. What is a double layer tank?
That tank would be sweet! But a few things you should be reminded of: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: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.)
You got a 40 finally?You dont have to go big or go home. Go for a 30, 40 breeder, 29 cube, or at the most, a 55. If someones a beginner, i dont think that they should invest a crazy amount into the hobby right-off-the-bat.
Plus, being 13 your parents most likely wont let you have a 180 lol. My parents barely let me have my 40
phoenixkiller said:You got a 40 finally?