amanda_marie
Aquarium Advice Freak
I currently have a 60 gallon tank that has been up and running (finished cycling) the beginning of November.
I'm still wanting more corals here and there, but was through, I believe, in terms of stocking fish in my 60 gallon.
I had been thinking about how much I'd like a larger tank; more space, more fish opportunities, more room for corals, etc. but wasn't in much of a rush to upgrade.
However, I've came across a couple good deals in my area (pretty sparse) and am thinking I may go ahead and upgrade.
I came across someone selling a 90 gallon and stand for $200. I also came across someone selling a predrilled 90 gallon (still up and running actually) for $600. The predrilled doesn't have an actual sump but a wet/dry. That, the price difference, and that the one is still up and running brings up concerns for me. If possible, I would have to turn the wet/dry into a sump. Having no experience here is where I am concerned. The predrilled is also about an hour from where I live, the other is in my town.
My first question is, would it be necessary to have a sump on a tank the size of a 90 gallon?
I would be running a skimmer, I currently have a Reed Octopus recommended by BRS for 100gallons, and could upgrade if needed. I'd also need to add/upgrade powerheads and purchase more rock moving up to a 90. I would feel comfortable upgrading if the sump was added later, if it was or became needed.
I just don't want to find myself in a situation that will make things much more difficult either way I go.
Also, another big concern, is doing the actual move over/upgrade itself. The 90gallon will have to go where my 60 gallon is setting. I'm sure this will make things much more difficult as well. I'm not sure if this would even be possible without causing some harm in one way or another.
This will be my first upgrade/move ever so I'm worried. I'm not 100% I'll purchase either yet, I need to be sure and have a few of my concerns/questions addressed first.
I'm still wanting more corals here and there, but was through, I believe, in terms of stocking fish in my 60 gallon.
I had been thinking about how much I'd like a larger tank; more space, more fish opportunities, more room for corals, etc. but wasn't in much of a rush to upgrade.
However, I've came across a couple good deals in my area (pretty sparse) and am thinking I may go ahead and upgrade.
I came across someone selling a 90 gallon and stand for $200. I also came across someone selling a predrilled 90 gallon (still up and running actually) for $600. The predrilled doesn't have an actual sump but a wet/dry. That, the price difference, and that the one is still up and running brings up concerns for me. If possible, I would have to turn the wet/dry into a sump. Having no experience here is where I am concerned. The predrilled is also about an hour from where I live, the other is in my town.
My first question is, would it be necessary to have a sump on a tank the size of a 90 gallon?
I would be running a skimmer, I currently have a Reed Octopus recommended by BRS for 100gallons, and could upgrade if needed. I'd also need to add/upgrade powerheads and purchase more rock moving up to a 90. I would feel comfortable upgrading if the sump was added later, if it was or became needed.
I just don't want to find myself in a situation that will make things much more difficult either way I go.
Also, another big concern, is doing the actual move over/upgrade itself. The 90gallon will have to go where my 60 gallon is setting. I'm sure this will make things much more difficult as well. I'm not sure if this would even be possible without causing some harm in one way or another.
This will be my first upgrade/move ever so I'm worried. I'm not 100% I'll purchase either yet, I need to be sure and have a few of my concerns/questions addressed first.