Should I upgrade my tank?

[Fishfish0001]

I emailed the company about a custom 40 gallon.

Squared off glass design with a simple stand (no handles or anything, just solid doors)

 

[Alex T.]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but going on this forum and asking if you should upgrade tanks is like walking into a dark metropolitan alley and asking if anyone would like some free crack.:lol:

 

[Fishfish0001]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but going on this forum and asking if you should upgrade tanks is like walking into a dark metropolitan alley and asking if anyone would like some free crack.:lol:

Haha. Good analogy

I just wanted to egt other peoples opinions about it, since I really don't know much about bigger tanks. Just want to know what things I should be looking for and all

Are T5's any better then MH? Or are they about the same. I know MH draws more power, but I want t be able to keep some more advanced corals and clams

 

[aleonn]

Get as big as you're allowed to get

 

[Fishfish0001]

Get as big as you're allowed to get

I would like to get a larger one, but 40 gallons is about the limit for me. Space, and 40 gallons is a good size for a somewhat beginner to this all.

Gotta factor in the cost of it all too. I don't have a tonnnn of money that I can spend on it right away. Still waiting to hear back on the custom tank estimate

 

[aleonn]

If you're gonna go bigger, might as well make it worth it. But 40g is a nice jump from 14g.

 

[kev24k]

Don't buy a new tank if you're on a budget. Look on craigslist. I've seen some amazing deals. Example: 120gal , stand, hood, sump, pumps, and already plumbed for $300. Spend a good month on craigslist looking for a good deal. You will find one.

 

[Fishfish0001]

Don't buy a new tank if you're on a budget. Look on craigslist. I've seen some amazing deals. Example: 120gal , stand, hood, sump, pumps, and already plumbed for $300. Spend a good month on craigslist looking for a good deal. You will find one.

Doesn't have to be super cheap, just not a few thousand

Im finding out about a custom one that will look pretty cool.

 

[awestruck]

FWIW, upgrading is fun! Maybe a few more headaches, but it opens up your possibilities for stocking different animals. I am in the process of upgrading (cycling the water as we speak), and the one fish I really want to get is a Midas Blenny. My old 30g. AIO was just too small for it, but now I have plenty of room for one. In fact, I can't wait to find a nice one, and my LFS is going to find it for me!

 

[Fishfish0001]

FWIW, upgrading is fun! Maybe a few more headaches, but it opens up your possibilities for stocking different animals. I am in the process of upgrading (cycling the water as we speak), and the one fish I really want to get is a Midas Blenny. My old 30g. AIO was just too small for it, but now I have plenty of room for one. In fact, I can't wait to find a nice one, and my LFS is going to find it for me!

Yeah my LFS makes custom tanks and is really helpful Nice to have when you are beginning

They've noly screwed up once on me which was when they gave me RO insted of Salt, whch killed a lot of corals in my tank My fish lived though.