Upgrade to 75 gallon reef?

[jordan_ward]

I'm getting a job soon, and I was thinking of upgrading my 38 gallon fowlr tank to a reef setup. However, since i'll be running into some money, I was considering getting a 75 gallon instead. Is it worth it? It would be a mixed reef no matter which tank I choose.

 

[29144u]

bigger tanks are always worth it !

 

[gotwins86]

You can do a lot more in a 75 than a 38. But if you are going to upgrade tank size, you will probably have to upgrade most of your equipment to. Which won't be cheap.

 

[twilmot]

I have had both big and small. My favorite is bigger you can do so much more coral and fish wise. But the downside is the cost. Even after the initial set up. Bigger tanks, bigger pumps, bigger heaters, bigger powerheads all draw more power. Also, larger water changes.

 

[Redhaloangel]

i hear from everyone that bigger is better. hence me getting a 125 gallon.. but i wanted to get my feet wet with a 30 gallon before i got my 125.. and im regretting it but not.. im learning so much just setting up this tank.. but wow, it is pricy just for a 30 gallon that i could have put towards my 125 gallon..

but yes bigger is better is what i hear.. go for it! do the 75.. you can get bigger fish.. more corals.. pretty cool..

 

[Gymped]

Bigger gives you many more options and also fluctuation in water parameters aren't as harsh as in smaller tanks, but the work that comes with bigger tanks is sometimes just too much for people. If you have the money and have experience I would definitely give it a shot.

 

[V.F.D.]

I like what I have been able to do with my 75. However, thinking about the money I've put into it and how that money could've been condensed in a 38 gallon system is thought provoking. It depends on what you want I suppose. If you're cool with the livestock that can go in a 38, stick with it and get baller equipment. If not, go for the upgrade!

 

[jordan_ward]

I like what I have been able to do with my 75. However, thinking about the money I've put into it and how that money could've been condensed in a 38 gallon system is thought provoking. It depends on what you want I suppose. If you're cool with the livestock that can go in a 38, stick with it and get baller equipment. If not, go for the upgrade!

The thing is, I want to keep a Tomini tang and I've been told that I would need at least a 4 foot tank. So that's why I was thinkin about upgrading.

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[Charley Diesing]

I actually would stick with the 38. I am very grateful I just stuck with a 40 Breeder, instead of a 75 or 100 gallon... Just the water changes+lights+ live-rock. It all adds up and its almost double. Yes theres some things any sized tank needs, test kits,etc.

But you can get just as much enjoyment with a smaller tank. And if it turns out you got lots of money to spend get top notch equipment! don't settle for less.

 

[Charley Diesing]

The thing is, I want to keep a Tomini tang and I've been told that I would need at least a 4 foot tank. So that's why I was thinkin about upgrading.

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I wouldn't put any full sized tang in a 75. IMO. They look awkward. Not that it wont thrive. It just doesn't look good IMO.

 

[jordan_ward]

with a aqua c remora hob protein skimmmer, would I be able to keep 6-7 small fish? I already have 5.

 

[V.F.D.]

The thing is, I want to keep a Tomini tang and I've been told that I would need at least a 4 foot tank. So that's why I was thinkin about upgrading.

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I understand, I got a bigger tank so I could have a wider fish selection. Again, up to you, both will be great I'm sure!

 

[Jstn]

with a aqua c remora hob protein skimmmer, would I be able to keep 6-7 small fish? I already have 5.

I would upgrade to a sump base skimmer. I am at 40g +15 sump and honestly as nice as the 75 looks, IMO you are better off going 120. In a year or two you will be upset you didn't go larger during your upgrade.

 

[Redhaloangel]

IMO you are better off going 120. In a year or two you will be upset you didn't go larger during your upgrade.

i second this.. go as big as you can.. the price difference between a 75-125 or so shouldnt be tooooo much.... then you can have more options for fish..