Which tank is better?

[Bulldog39]

For a brand new beginner which is better a 40 gallon breeder tank or a 75 gallon tank?

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[krusieski]

dont know if theres ever a better tank depends what you want and are willing to put the time in for either setup and your goals fish coral etc


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[Ryan Darilek]

The larger the tank, the more stable it is, so I'd say the 75

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[mannyo_09]

The larger the tank, the more stable it is, so I'd say the 75

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[nereefpat]

Both have an excellent footprint. If you have room for the 4' tank, I would do that.

 

[WLachnit]

The larger the tank, the more stable it is, so I'd say the 75

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I would also agree with this.

 

[mcgyvr]

IMO the 40B is the best choice..
More water/size also = more work/more cost,etc...

You can get a 40b for $55 at the petco when they are on sale..
Add rocks/sand then throw in a powerhead or 2 with a heater and you are off and running..

 

[MurphyLong]

The solution to pollution is dilution. This is why I prefer larger tanks.

 

[JTL]

Go with the 75 if cost is not an issue because it will be a little more up front. I have had everything between 20g and 200g and my sweetspot is a 100g.

 

[Dmorty217]

Bigger is better for newcomers since parameters can fluctuate significantly in smaller tanks. Where bigger isn't better is when it comes to time and money involved

 

[Ryan Darilek]

I think if money is tight, one should consider another hobby honestly... We all know there is no cheap way to have an incredible looking tank regardless of the size. Plan to spend around 1k per 10 gallons...

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[MurphyLong]

I think if money is tight, one should consider another hobby honestly... We all know there is no cheap way to have an incredible looking tank regardless of the size. Plan to spend around 1k per 10 gallons...

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That calculation is definitely aiming high.

It can be done a lot closer to $1000 per 100 gallons.

Heck, I got a 125 tank, stand, lights, bucket of salt, skimmer, return pump, powerheads, sump, and sand for $200.

Gave away the lights because I don't like T5 or Metal halide, ordered an LED fixture for $400, bought over 100lbs of LR for $50, bought a Gyre for $150, an RO unit for $100 and have just bought livestock when the deals were good.

That's $900 turn-key, with enough lighting and flow for pretty much any coral.

 

[JTL]

That calculation is definitely aiming high.

It can be done a lot closer to $1000 per 100 gallons.

Heck, I got a 125 tank, stand, lights, bucket of salt, skimmer, return pump, powerheads, sump, and sand for $200.

Gave away the lights because I don't like T5 or Metal halide, ordered an LED fixture for $400, bought over 100lbs of LR for $50, bought a Gyre for $150, an RO unit for $100 and have just bought livestock when the deals were good.

That's $900 turn-key, with enough lighting and flow for pretty much any coral.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2655732

 

[Ryan Darilek]

You're absolutely right... You can do it for much cheaper than that. Just going off my experience and a few friends in my aquarium club. We decided that's a good budget number for someone aiming high. I probably would do a few things different to save money, but I'm about $4k into my 32 gallon :/ I haven't been pinching pennies though

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[MurphyLong]

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2655732

If you're in a hurry, you're going to pay more, but I feel like there's a little motto about things happening quickly in Reefing...

It took me months to get everything together, and with all livestock now, I'm probably around $1,300. (including all hardware)

 

[Bulldog39]

Thanks good advise. Think I will take the 75 if the guy selling it gets back to me and is real and no full of crap

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[MurphyLong]

You're absolutely right... You can do it for much cheaper than that. Just going off my experience and a few friends in my aquarium club. We decided that's a good budget number for someone aiming high. I probably would do a few things different to save money, but I'm about $4k into my 32 gallon :/ I haven't been pinching pennies though

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That's a gorgeous little cube, if you'd like to share the rough budget breakdown, I'd be interested!

 

[rtparty]

Depends on budget and if you have room for the bigger tank. Then you need to decide where it is going in your home and if that area can support the weight from a larger tank.

$1000 per 10 gallons is absolutely ludicrous IMO. I'm not even $2k into my 50 gallon tank and that includes $400 for a Giesemann Spectra and $500 for Vortech pumps.

Without seeing both setups, it's a tough call. If the 75 is on a normal stand that you can buy from Petco, good luck getting a decent sump under it or having any room to work. With some time and decent enough wood working skills you can easily make a stand though to accommodate your needs

 

[sde1500]

Man I couldn't imagine spending $1,000 on a 10g tank. Or almost $6,500 on mine. Granted, haven't actually added up what I've spent, but it is certainly not that much.

On topic, 40b seems to be widely regarded as a perfect beginners tank. Though if you have the money and space for the 75, its a pretty good option too.

 

[JTL]

If you're in a hurry, you're going to pay more, but I feel like there's a little motto about things happening quickly in Reefing...

It took me months to get everything together, and with all livestock now, I'm probably around $1,300. (including all hardware)

New costs a lot more than used but that's what I wanted. I have $1500 in frags alone but I also have alot of them, about 60 at last count.