First tank selection advice?

[Quietman]

Welcome!!!

 

[Reefrats]

Sounds like you've got a solid plan. I'd personally avoid a 30" (or deeper) tank, unless you're bery tall.

Nope not tall and don’t have long arms... but the tanks I’m looking at are around 22” so I’m good.

 

[JCOLE]

Welcome to R2R!!!!

 

[rodney]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Bryson.bobby]

Welcome to R2R

 

[SPR1968]

I have the Max S650 which is the same as the S400 but bigger and they are very well built quality systems including a metal stand etc. If you want to see what you can do with them check my build thread (link in signature below) and also @GoVols Freddie has an S400 and build thread

And Welcome to R2R as well!

 

[Jon Fishman]

Why does a plumbed RO water line and drain make you believe you don’t need an ATO? Just curious......

 

[BayouReefer]

Welcome to the R2R Family! It sounds like your thinking this through. Only thing I can add is go with the biggest you can fit and are comfortable with. It will keep you from wanting a larger one in a year and also the more water volume the more stable the tank will be.

 

[Reefrats]

I have the Max S650 which is the same as the S400 but bigger and they are very well built quality systems including a metal stand etc. If you want to see what you can do with them check my build thread (link in signature below) and also @GoVols Freddie has an S400 and build thread

And Welcome to R2R as well!

Thank you! I will definitely check it out.

 

[Katrina71]

The biggest you can afford. Max your budget. It will save you money later in the hobby.

 

[Reefrats]

Welcome to the R2R Family! It sounds like your thinking this through. Only thing I can add is go with the biggest you can fit and are comfortable with. It will keep you from wanting a larger one in a year and also the more water volume the more stable the tank will be.

I “can” fit a 48” tank but I’m concerned it will be too big for the wall space. But it does fit without overhanging the adjacent door frame.

 

[Reefrats]

The biggest you can afford. Max your budget. It will save you money later in the hobby.

I figure I can take my time getting things once I get the tank and stand. Not that I will have patience at that point but it sounds good now...

 

[Reefrats]

Why does a plumbed RO water line and drain make you believe you don’t need an ATO? Just curious......

My LFS said that would be in lieu of the ATO. I hadn’t thought about it... would that just fill the ATO? Good question. I have a lot to learn.

 

[Katrina71]

I figure I can take my time getting things once I get the tank and stand. Not that I will have patience at that point but it sounds good now...

A blessing in disguise. Having to wait to afford things will make smarter decisions for you.

 

[dbl]

Welcome to R2R and thanks for signing up.

 

[Ruben's Reef]

!!! Welcome to R2R !!! Don't forget to make you own Build Thread to keep a track of your progress and for all of us to follow.