Anyone regret going big?

[mm949]

it depends alot on funds......my 18ft long double sided reef requires ALOT of corals and fish....

 

[Elliott]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13821430#post13821430 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mm949
it depends alot on funds......my 18ft long double sided reef requires ALOT of corals and fish....

fts?

 

[Caragol]

Big at first, but after a couple years I "upgraded" to a smaller tank. I realized water changes are necessary but I hate doing them. Dropped to a 58g so I don't have to lug as much water around. If I had room for a fish room and didn't have to keep everything in the cabinet under the tank (and above the sump) I'd go bigger again.

 

[forddna]

My only regret is buying a 30" tall tank. I'm too short!

 

[kingsland]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13827422#post13827422 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by forddna
My only regret is buying a 30" tall tank. I'm too short!

I have a 220 too and at 5'2" I can't do anything without the step stool, Even then I need needle nose pliers to grab onto anything heavy on the bottom. I don't regret going bigger, but if I ever replace this tank, a 72 x 36 x 24 would be a perfect size.

 

[Pacific Reefs]

Well in your case you are basically looking at 8' vs 6' and peninsula or not. I have a 375g that is made to be a peninsula but I am unable to set it up that way due to the space in the house. Personally I would go peninsula with a bar lip around it....that way you and your friends can have a beer and enjoy your reef too.

 

[iamwrasseman]

nothing big just 17 of them ,does that count? electric bill is up there but you only live once.

 

[chrisqueenz]

Short answer, no. But then again dont know if 260 is considered big to some people. For me it really isn't

 

[Znut Reefer]

I don't regret going from a 225 to a 550. I have enjoyed having the bigger tank. Just takes longer to stock it.