New to saltwater what size tank should i start with?

[Saltyhigginslakeguy]

Hello everyone. I am new to saltwater world. I have be in freshwater for years, then I got out of it for a bit. So here in about a year I should be financially ready to start up a tank. So everybody please be ready for a plethora of questions from me. Haha.. So here is my 1st question.. What size tank should I start with? I am looking at the waterbox 100.3. It is a 80 gal display.

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!! There are many different opinions on the answer to your question. Many will say the bigger the better. IMO, the upper end of the 40 gallon - 125 gallon range is a good place to start (if you can reasonably afford it). Don't forget to put a strong consideration on what works for you, your budget, your life, etc. Good luck on whatever you choose!

 

[Kristopher Conlin]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

I would take a look at what type of fish you want to keep. If there is anything specific you really want try to get a tank big enough for them. For instance I really want a sailfin tang and they require a tank around 180 gallons at full size.

 

[Pvtgloss]

 

[Saltyhigginslakeguy]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

I would take a look at what type of fish you want to keep. If there is anything specific you really want try to get a tank big enough for them. For instance I really want a sailfin tang and they require a tank around 180 gallons at full size.

Hello, I am going for a mix reef. So Fish will be thought out around the coral 1st. Low to mid livestock. It all about the coral for me. Lol

 

[00W]

Welcome Welcome to R2R!

 

[Cichlid Dad]

Hello, I am going for a mix reef. So Fish will be thought out around the coral 1st. Low to mid livestock. It all about the coral for me. Lol

Welcome to the Reef!

 

[FrugalReefer]

The biggest you can afford.

 

[Saltyhigginslakeguy]

Welcome Welcome to R2R!

Thank you, super excited. Even the planning process and all the coral placement research is a lot fun. The placement and fragging of the coral looks intimidating and difficult, but ready to learn. Lol

 

[00W]

Thank you, super excited. Even the planning process and all the coral placement research is a lot fun. The placement and fragging of the coral looks intimidating and difficult, but ready to learn. Lol

Takes time, patience. You'll get it.
Start a build thred so we can all check out your progress!
Good luck!

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[1112-425XL]

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!

 

[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.
Waterbox are great tanks. The 130.4 is very good.

 

[Fish Styx]

Greetings and welcome to the reef! IMO, the Waterbox you have your eye on is right in the sweet spot. I'm looking forward to seeing it come together.

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[zheka757]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[ajax969]

Welcome!
I've had a tank going for 2 years now. I think that if you are serious about wanting to get into this for the first time that a 75-100 gallon tank is about the sweet spot for parameter stability and yet isn't so big that you're going to break the bank on buying equipment for it.

Like it was mentioned, look into fish types and tank size requirements but I wouldn't go out and buy a huge tank to start with due to the cost of equipment and getting over that first year hump of the new wearing off.

 

[Saltyhigginslakeguy]

Welcome!
I've had a tank going for 2 years now. I think that if you are serious about wanting to get into this for the first time that a 75-100 gallon tank is about the sweet spot for parameter stability and yet isn't so big that you're going to break the bank on buying equipment for it.

Like it was mentioned, look into fish types and tank size requirements but I wouldn't go out and buy a huge tank to start with due to the cost of equipment and getting over that first year hump of the new wearing off.

Thank you.

Welcome!
I've had a tank going for 2 years now. I think that if you are serious about wanting to get into this for the first time that a 75-100 gallon tank is about the sweet spot for parameter stability and yet isn't so big that you're going to break the bank on buying equipment for it.

Like it was mentioned, look into fish types and tank size requirements but I wouldn't go out and buy a huge tank to start with due to the cost of equipment and getting over that first year hump of the new wearing off.