What you guys think? 70gal cube or 45gal cube?

[Trigs]

So i am inbetween buying a 70 gal cube or a 45 gallon cube, the 70 gallon is drilled and ready to go, but the 45 is new with stand i wante to start off nano and build a steady reef tank and then upgrade but im seeing what some peoples suggestions are

[marie]

I would say go for the 70g, it's not a lot bigger then a 45 and it won't be long before even the 70g will be too small

[Trigs]

Originally Posted by marie

I would say go for the 70g, it's not a lot bigger then a 45 and it won't be long before even the 70g will be too small

hmm very good call, but the 70 doesnt have a stand

[marie]

My husband went to a second hand store and picked up a very nice oak desk for $25 that made a perfect stand for my 2ftx2ft cube tank. A stand shouldn't be too hard to find/make

[Sebae again]

I second that. Skip the smaller tank step. You could use the equipment you already have and it wil be easier to maintain a stable enviroment.

[Trigs]

hmm i am agreeing , what light you suppose i should use? 2 250w pendants? i have a single 250w mh right now but i will need more i suppose for sps and such

[Sebae again]

How wide and deep is the tank ? You could put sps in the center and have lps and /or softies around it.

[marie]

Whats the foot print of the tank? A single 250w with a good reflector should be all you need on a cube tank

[Sebae again]

Try to check out some Japanese tanks. They are masters when it comes to lighting /shading a tank as well as aquascaping.

[Trigs]

i believe the tank is 30x30x18, ya the single might work if i fool around with it and move it around or spring the extra 100 for a used one