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I understand my question is kind of hard to answer as it's based on opinion but I'll try to explain my train of thought.
Wanting to set up a 65 Gallon Reef tank, would be my first "real" attempt at a reef tank from scratch, all the equipment is ready to go. My only dilemma is I am planning on moving in about 12-14 months. I know the most important aspect of saltwater is patience, so I don't want to rush it, but at the same time I do want to attempt it because I know I am going to learn a lot and make mistakes so when I move I can try to save everything I want, and do a mini restart, so I am alright with that in that aspect.
My question is, without going out and buying huge colonies and paying huge money, can a somewhat "show tank" be achievable in under a year, something that looks "good", or is the tank not going to be able to shine until about the 1-year mark, so no point in starting to just shut down?
If that makes sense?
Going with live rock and sand to help speed up the process.
Wanting to set up a 65 Gallon Reef tank, would be my first "real" attempt at a reef tank from scratch, all the equipment is ready to go. My only dilemma is I am planning on moving in about 12-14 months. I know the most important aspect of saltwater is patience, so I don't want to rush it, but at the same time I do want to attempt it because I know I am going to learn a lot and make mistakes so when I move I can try to save everything I want, and do a mini restart, so I am alright with that in that aspect.
My question is, without going out and buying huge colonies and paying huge money, can a somewhat "show tank" be achievable in under a year, something that looks "good", or is the tank not going to be able to shine until about the 1-year mark, so no point in starting to just shut down?
If that makes sense?
Going with live rock and sand to help speed up the process.