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Chefmilo

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now I'm looking to start putting the pieces together for my first tank.

Thankfully, I have a good friend that's been in the hobby for a while that I have nearby to ask questions of, but what I am looking for here are leads for a 54 or 90 gal corner tank. I am not aware of any sizes in between these and I will be happy to take any info anyone has if there are tanks between these.

I appreciate any info, either on tanks or just tips for starting out. :D

Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!
 
Welcome aboard. Starting a relationship with RC BEFORE you built a tank is the best thing anyone could have done. Do a lot of research, take your time setting up. Don't rush anything. A 90 gal.corner tank is a much better idea than a 54. For starters, there is much more room for error. It will be a lot more forgiving for the novice than a smaller tank, which is a popular misconception. What's in your budget? Do you want to do corals? what type? or fish only? If fish only, realize there are many you can't keep in the same tank, or others that will soon outgrow it altogether. Weigh the pros and cons of each option before you start buying anything. Don't be afraid to ask questions and good luck.:)
 
I agree I would much rather have the 90, but as with many things it all comes down to usable space and keeping the wife happy. This also goes for my budget, it's a little flexible right now, i'm saving up while doing my research.

Thanks for the warm welcome and don't worry, I'm going to be moving nice and slow to make sure I avoid as many issues as I can.
 
milo, you need to decide what you want to keep as well. If you want a reef wilth sps corals you are in for much more money than with fish only. That will impact your budget more than the size tank you choose.
 
Ill add my 2 cents. Make sure whatever equipment you buy you dont skimp on. Some stuff may seem expensive but instead of buying inferior products do your research so you only have to buy once. Ask any question you have and everyone will do there best to make sure your on track :)
 
Are you thinking of going with corals sps or softies or maybe a fish only with live rock(fowlr)?.does it have to be a corner tank or will a regular 90 work?
 
Honestly G, I have to measure if a 90 corner will work, but it's what she asked for, so I am investigating my options.

As far as researching first, well, that's why I came here. Gman is good, but I figure as a whole you guys/girls might think of things he doesn't.

I have not set my heart on any one option for what's going in yet. each type of tank has it's merits, but I figure I still have some time to decide.
 
Hi Chefmilo, I'm new on this board too. But I wish I had found it a long time ago, before I bought my tank(s).

Here's my 2 cents:
As far as the tank, if you have the room and the money, the bigger tank is the way to go. The more water you have, the more leeway you have. And, you're going to want a bigger tank, at some point anyway, no matter what size you start off with.

And definately come up with a plan before buying anything. Like the other posters said, figure out what you want to put in your tank, and then come up with an equiptment list. If you skimp, it will definately cost you more money in the long run, so maybe see what you can afford, first.

If you're leaning toward fish, try to figure out what kind of fish. If you like a certain kind of fish, take a look at what other fish you can keep with it. If it's an aggressive fish, then your selection will be limited. If that's ok, then look at what you need to feed them, sometimes that's not cheap either.

If you're looking to go more toward corals, then your fish selection is going to be limited too. And you're going to have to buy different equiptment; lights, etc.

I had fish for years, and loved it. I'm pretty new with corals, and still trying to figure it out.

I guess it really comes down to planning ahead, research, and neverending questions. It seems like you're on the right track already. This is the best place to start, everone here is really helpful and nice.

Hope that helped a little.

It's a fun hobby, Good luck!

(Oh yeah, and say goodbye to your wallet :wavehand: )
 
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Hello and welcome,

I have two AGA 54 corners. Before I got my second, I put down a deposit on a tank from 4fishtank.com . They look great and do come in various sizes. The ocean view (reef ready) comes in an 85 and up, and the Lake View series is available in a 65. I was going to put the second tank in the LR, but that got vetoed, and then my wife suggested a second tank (to match of course, so it would be another AGA 54) in the same room as my first, in the opposite corner. One of our fello wreefers was enlisted to build matching hoods for the two tanks, as AGA does not sell one. The Oceanic corners are nearly identical to the AGA's, but constructed a bit better, and they have a plastic (not suitable for MH) canopy available. Good Luck!
Boneh

By the way, its a challenge to get a sump under a 54 corner, but it can be done! My first tank is sumpless, but the newer one has a sump I built based on a 15 gallon tall tank.
 
Thanks for the info Neuro (funny thing, I married a Psychologist..........), I will be chacking out 4fishtank.com later today. I saw the 54 and 90 that AGA makes at Overpriced Adventures this past weekend, wich is what started me on the quest for information.

Thanks to all for the advice, info and greetings. I'm still a few months away from getting this tank started and I may end up purchasing things here and there before I actually set up if the right deals come along. I plan on figuring out exactly what I'm going to have before a drop of water hits the tank. As most of you have suggested, I would rather take longer to set up than figure out I did something stupid by rushing.
 
Also Neuro, do you have any pics of your tank and a list of what you went with? I'm still on the fence about what I want to do and thought about seeing what a corner 54 can hold and what it would look like.
Thanks again
 
Thanks Neuro, appreciate the link. That custom hood work is great.

Quick question for all, is there anything stopping me from having soft and hard corals with just a couple of fish? Understanding that I am not looking to overpopulate the tank, I'm just wondering if it works as long as you stay aware of the size of the tank.
 
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