Diving in with a large tank

[SteelShark]

Really nice tank.

Thank you!

 

[SteelShark]

Hello and welcome to R2R! People here are friendly, knowledgeable, and ready to help. Hopefully you’ll start a build thread. We’d love to see your build as it progresses.

As several have stated there are many advantages to a larger tank. They tend to be more forgiving than smaller tanks because of the volume. You’ll also be able to keep a larger array of fish and corals. I’m excited for you!

Thanks! Yep, I started a build thread - nice way to track the progress and get help along the way. I'm definitely excited about the large tank!

 

[SteelShark]

Similar in size to mine that is slowly coming together. Youll
Love it..

Very nice tank! I really like the wood stand/canopy, too.

 

[SteelShark]

Thats a great tank! Believe it or not, bigger is easier due to more water volume which gives you more wiggle room for error. That 30" deep will allow you to have a better aquascape. Thats actually a perfect size for a reef! Also, that tank has an overflow built in. I don't think you need to drill. look on the bottom or through the overflow for holes. Welcome into the hobby and to Reef2Reef!!

Thanks! I know it is unusual, but the tank is definitely not drilled yet, no overflow holes. I wish it had them already!

 

[SteelShark]

Hello, and welcome to the channel.

Thank you!

 

[SteelShark]

Welcome to Reef2Reef! Glad to see you have started a build thread. I'll be following along!

Thank you, I appreciate the support!

 

[SteelShark]

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef!

Thank you!

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to the Reef and the obsession.
Go big or go home lol

 

[SteelShark]

Welcome to the Reef and the obsession.
Go big or go home lol

Thanks! And yes, the obsession is definitely setting in...

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[SteelShark]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

Thank you!

 

[Adolfo]

 

[SteelShark]

Thank you!

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R! Great looking tank with excellent dimensions. I think you will be very happy with it.

 

[SteelShark]

Welcome to R2R! Great looking tank with excellent dimensions. I think you will be very happy with it.

Thank you!

 

[Arthacker87]

As everyone will saybor has said, patience is key. Ask questions, more questions, and even more. Don't buy fish just because lol in a tank that size getting them out will be fun. I have a 96x30x24 myself (roughly 250g,) and fishing out fish is miserable. Also w acrylic ya gotta have a specific algae scrubber so it doesn't mar the acrylic. Or that's what I was told. Have a blast with rock work it's my favorite part and I suck at it lol. It's a really fun and crazy hobby. You will mess up, things will die, money will be spent. Just stay at it and enjoy. Source local hobbies coral if ya can as well. A year enjoy that beautiful tank. Get ya a great sump set up and buy better equipment on the start so ya don't spend extra. Done all of these things myself. Enjoy and welcome!!

 

[SteelShark]

As everyone will saybor has said, patience is key. Ask questions, more questions, and even more. Don't buy fish just because lol in a tank that size getting them out will be fun. I have a 96x30x24 myself (roughly 250g,) and fishing out fish is miserable. Also w acrylic ya gotta have a specific algae scrubber so it doesn't mar the acrylic. Or that's what I was told. Have a blast with rock work it's my favorite part and I suck at it lol. It's a really fun and crazy hobby. You will mess up, things will die, money will be spent. Just stay at it and enjoy. Source local hobbies coral if ya can as well. A year enjoy that beautiful tank. Get ya a great sump set up and buy better equipment on the start so ya don't spend extra. Done all of these things myself. Enjoy and welcome!!

Great advice, thank you!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!! best of luck with the new tank!

 

[SteelShark]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!! best of luck with the new tank!

Thank you!