Build new tank or refesh current tank?

[aj741986]

Ive been reefing on and off since 06. But its just within the last year that ive done a ton of research so i can really understand our hobbie. I started my most recent tank almost 4 years ago. I made alot of mistakes with my tank in those years. My daughter is turning 2 soon and loves watching my tank, even though its plagued with problems. Thats where this post comes in play. Im trying to make a decision and need your guys opinion. I WANT TO START FRESH AND RIGHT! I have a 90 gal mounted in the wall. It sits in my fish room/ laundry room. Im trying to make up my mind. Should i completely empty my 90 and start over new sand new dry rock coral ect. Or brand new 200 or 300 gal tank. 99% of you are going to say the new big tank lol. But we will be moving in the next few years and what ever tank is here will be left here. The cost of the 300 gal tank will be alot with all the new equipment ill need and will insure that when we move it will be several years before i can afford my ideal tank. So my question is spend alil to refesh my tank and have the money my huge dream tank right away when we move or live it up now with a really nice tank for the next few years.

 

[jaws789832]

I would refresh the small one. Continue to learn how to do it right so when you move you will have it down. You can still purchase stuff for the 90 to make it better that you can take with you in the move ( such as a controller and what not) and use it on the big tank.

 

[Mike_J]

Tough one! I vote to refresh your current tank and go BIGGER once you move. Seems like the logical choice. Either way, can't wait to see what you do! Good luck and happy reefing! :)

 

[helen ann]

hmmmmmm, if were me ...
I would refresh the 90g and continue saving for the tank of your dreams in the new house.:)

 

[azbigjohn]

Well, your daughter makes an interesting counterpoint to my initial thoughts, but I still would break down and re-start your tank.

I actually am preparing to do the exact same thing with my 165; due to poor frag inspection and general lack of enthusiasm recently, I am dealing with an aptasia outbreak of epic proportions along with general algae issues. I plan to break it all down, (luckily I have another, smaller tank to serve as a "holding area") and start all over with new rock, sand and let it cycle and begin anew.

While your daughter gets a lot of enjoyment out of your aquarium, I think she would also take great joy in seeing it grow into a beautiful tank. Especially with your pending move, investing in a huge new tank probably would not be an incredibly rewarding decision, especially after it grows into something wonderful in a year or two, in time to break it down and leave it behind.

 

[aj741986]

Well, your daughter makes an interesting counterpoint to my initial thoughts, but I still would break down and re-start your tank.

I actually am preparing to do the exact same thing with my 165; due to poor frag inspection and general lack of enthusiasm recently, I am dealing with an aptasia outbreak of epic proportions along with general algae issues. I plan to break it all down, (luckily I have another, smaller tank to serve as a "holding area") and start all over with new rock, sand and let it cycle and begin anew.

While your daughter gets a lot of enjoyment out of your aquarium, I think she would also take great joy in seeing it grow into a beautiful tank. Especially with your pending move, investing in a huge new tank probably would not be an incredibly rewarding decision, especially after it grows into something wonderful in a year or two, in time to break it down and leave it behind.

The not inspecting, dipping, and puting stuff in a holding tank for a month was my problem. Plus being gone for a year really took a toll on my tank.