JJ4417
New member
Ok, typed a big long story but it's pointless...
Here's the gist of it and this is the short version.
I want to 'learn' ins and outs of reefs, plumbing, electrical, etc. I plan on a DIY stand, lighting, and rock. I'll buy a tank, but I want something drilled, or that I can drill. It will probably turn into a QT or 'special' tank later, I just want to get into the hobby and play around a little.
A lot of what I see on CL is wet-dry and bio wheel. I know better than to do this. My question is, do these make good drilled tanks? I seems like the design takes a lot of tank space, but would it work for a newbie to turn into a LR/sump type tank?
I'm really looking at a 48" tank as I can increase the height and depth and get a lot, but still use the same equipment over and under. Sound about right?
I'm sure more will come to me...any thoughts?
Here's the gist of it and this is the short version.
I want to 'learn' ins and outs of reefs, plumbing, electrical, etc. I plan on a DIY stand, lighting, and rock. I'll buy a tank, but I want something drilled, or that I can drill. It will probably turn into a QT or 'special' tank later, I just want to get into the hobby and play around a little.
A lot of what I see on CL is wet-dry and bio wheel. I know better than to do this. My question is, do these make good drilled tanks? I seems like the design takes a lot of tank space, but would it work for a newbie to turn into a LR/sump type tank?
I'm really looking at a 48" tank as I can increase the height and depth and get a lot, but still use the same equipment over and under. Sound about right?
I'm sure more will come to me...any thoughts?