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Aquarist007
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14914765#post14914765 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Whys
This one is for Michael. Just incase he missed it in the other thread.
I believe your signature says it all Whys
Danger Dave
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Hi guys, I'm Dave and I'm new to saltwater. I have been a member here for a few months doing research, and getting to know the hobby and what is involved in it. I'm currently in the process of setting up my very first tank - a 14 gallon Biocube. I plan on having 2 or 3 small fish and maybe a few corals, but I think inverts are the most entertaining. After I feel comfortable with my experience, I would like to setup something along the lines of a 75-90 gallon maybe in a year or 2.
Aquarist007
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[welcome]
there are definetly advantages of starting with a small system however they are less forgiving of mistakes in water chemistry ect then are large tanks.
Hello RC my name is clay, im new to the hobby, 6 months into it. My tank has been set up for four months. I have a 40g glass tank with 55lbs of LR, a HOB tetra filter rated for 55-75g tanks. Two power heads are going in next friday, the tank seems to be doing well and Im really enjoying it.
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-clay
Aquarist007
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Do you have any idea what size of tank you are going to start with?
Aquarist007
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that's good---the larger the tank the more forgiving it is of mistakes we make in water chemistry
What best to get started
What best to get started
Hi my name is Tim and brand new to SW. Can anyone tell me what would be the ideal tank size to start? I have been looking at 55gal but what about the all-in-one 29gal oceanics? Any opinions on which is the best starting tank with cost in mind? Thinking about marginal reef tank btw. Thanks.
What best to get started
Hi my name is Tim and brand new to SW. Can anyone tell me what would be the ideal tank size to start? I have been looking at 55gal but what about the all-in-one 29gal oceanics? Any opinions on which is the best starting tank with cost in mind? Thinking about marginal reef tank btw. Thanks.
NtaFreshynemor
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The Newbie
The Newbie
HI my name is Brad Im just getting into saltwater have had fresh for many years starting out with a 90 gallon tank and not sure what fish I want to put in there just know i have lots of possibilities and I would like to have an eel.
The Newbie
HI my name is Brad Im just getting into saltwater have had fresh for many years starting out with a 90 gallon tank and not sure what fish I want to put in there just know i have lots of possibilities and I would like to have an eel.
Aquarist007
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Re: What best to get started
Re: What best to get started
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the larger the tank the better IMO. Larger tanks are more forgiving of mistakes in water chemistry ect then smaller ones.
Re: What best to get started
[welcome]
the larger the tank the better IMO. Larger tanks are more forgiving of mistakes in water chemistry ect then smaller ones.
Aquarist007
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Re: The Newbie
Re: The Newbie
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Have you decided what kind of tank you are going to have
fish only
fish only with live rock aka FOWLR
full reef---corals, fish and inverts
This decision should really be made first as it impacts on the type of fish you can keep
Re: The Newbie
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Have you decided what kind of tank you are going to have
fish only
fish only with live rock aka FOWLR
full reef---corals, fish and inverts
This decision should really be made first as it impacts on the type of fish you can keep
Aquarist007
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that 125 gal you have listed would be an ideal tank to start with
I had plenty of years experinece with fresh water-- and I believe the largest tank I ever owned was 60 gals.
When I started salt water I started out with a 110gal and thought-- this is a pretty big tank---I hope I know what I am getting into here---at least that is what my wife said
The 110gal is too small now for my tangs--and hindsight I wish I had bought a 220g or even a 280gal. It would have been cheaper at that time rather then now with a complete upgrade.
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NtaFreshynemor
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Probably looking at a fish only with live rock no corals
Aquarist007
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I believe your question was about limitations with a 90 gal
You do have a lot of possiblities with angels, butterfly fish and anthias cardinals bartletts, ect ect.
As far as tangs go you would be able to have a small yellow tang and a few of the other species that in adult size only reach 7-9 inches.
NtaFreshynemor
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I really would like to have an eel in there as far as what eel im looking at getting im not sure yet im a big fan of a yellow headed morray but I dont really know what other fish can go with him
Aquarist007
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I'm not sure but that is a pretty big predator of fish.
Here is a great idea for you to start your first thread---in the new to the reef forum ask the question
What other kinds of fish can I keep with a yellow headed morray
I be interested in the answers you get too
(mention that it is a 90gal fowlr tank)
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