New to Saltwater tanks

[jmcdflag]

Hi, I've had freshwater tanks in the past but am now itching to try out the saltwater hobby.
Been reading like crazy and my current plan is to pick up a IM 14G fusion to learn on and then get a larger ~75 gallon tank down the road and repurpose the small tank as a quarantine tank.
Everyone says bigger tanks are easier to maintain but they are intimidating with the volume of water needed and the attendant mixing station, RO/DI setup, etc. and I'd rather make most of my mistakes with less investment. Weekly water changes don't bother me.
Am I thinking all wrong?

 

[Ocean_Queenie]

Hello & Welcome to R2R!

 

[Reefer Matt]

I think somewhere around 40 gallons is a nice beginner size. Welcome!

 

[WalkerLoves_TheOcean]

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Peair]

Hi, I've had freshwater tanks in the past but am now itching to try out the saltwater hobby.
Been reading like crazy and my current plan is to pick up a IM 14G fusion to learn on and then get a larger ~75 gallon tank down the road and repurpose the small tank as a quarantine tank.
Everyone says bigger tanks are easier to maintain but they are intimidating with the volume of water needed and the attendant mixing station, RO/DI setup, etc. and I'd rather make most of my mistakes with less investment. Weekly water changes don't bother me.
Am I thinking all wrong?

Welcome to the game.

 

[1112-425XL]

Intimidating yes, but well worth it! However you choose to get there is up to you.

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

Welcome to Reef2Reef

 

[Brisk]

Welcome!

 

[Ben's Pico Reefing]

Nothing wrong with small tanks. I had both and found out smaller tanks are way easier. Get a good lid to control evaporation and thatll solve 70 percent. The only downside depending is limited fish and invert stocking. I dont dose just my 100 percent water changes weekly. You can even automate with a doser pump to change.

 

[ryanjohn1]

Perfectly acceptable. Get after it. Welcome to r2r

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!

 

[Dmmz]

Welcome to the reef

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board. hello from PA!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Take things slowly. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[OctaviusBrine]

Welcome to the reef!

 

[zheka757]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[CO2TLEY]

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Buckster]

Hello and Welcome to R2R! I say go for the 75 now. I set up my RODI station in the garage and and do water changes every other week in the 180 with the between weeks in the 30 and 32. I don't ever check the parameters in the tank as I don't change anything and keep up with the water changes. My tank is happy