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![]() bigger is better in my opinion but then you will spend more money in filling the tank :-)
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Yeah, but she got me back. (with skimmate!) Seriously though, go with the biggest tank you have room for or can afford.
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![]() Size matters. You don't want to end up with tank envy.
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![]() I love my 95 gallon seamless.
I started with an aquapod 12 then moved to a 32 bowfront then to a 72 bowfront and now into a 95. I have never thought that any of my systems were a waste of time. One of the reefs I have run and gotten the most satisfaction out of was a 5.5gallon softie/zoa tank that I ran for a year with only a hermit, snail and yasha goby w. pistol shrimp. It was far from a waste of time. it, as all of my other tanks present and past taught me a lot about reefing and I got a lot of pleasure and personal satisfaction out of them. regardless of size. |
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![]() Started a good little debate.
Yes, if I can swing it, i think a 180-210 is in order. Might take me a couple months of picking up a couple rocks at a time, but that would be a wonderful size in my basement. I'm a little worried about maint on that size of tank though, that's a whole lotta water, and lighting. I would have the ability to have the tank out front in the main room, and backing on a wall that I can have a sump and small fish room in. (might need to pull over a dedicated circuit for the tank though) Also has water, sink, and drain. I was looking at tanks, (for ever it seems) and am wondering if anyone has a tank build buy RC (Kevin), and how it is? Will I end up paying more for a custom built larger tank? Compared to grabin a 180 myself and drilling it and making my own overflow boxes. Kevin is a genuine good guy and sometimes I wonder if it would not just be easier to go in and slap my cheque book on the counter, and say....set me up. I'm sure he'd give me a good deal, with quality products. (less mixing and matching mistakes) Any thoughts? |
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![]() oh....
Any good metal frame builders out there? Been a while since I used my welding skills, and for this size of tank....someone that's a pro, is certainly in order. |
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![]() talk to The Grizz he may be able to help you out
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Desperately seeking serenity ... 180g custom build http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=81400 50g custom daycare tank... http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=65428 |
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![]() I have a 131g built by the Red Coral crew and I love it. They built everything into the tank that I asked for at a very reasonable price IMO. Plus, it holds water very well, which is just icing on the cake. Customization gives you much more flexibility. |