Help me decide my next move

Jaymostella · Jan 25, 2014

I currently have an overstocked 125 gallon mixed reef and a 60 gallon cube that are plumbed together sharing a 40 gallon sump.
I am contemplating either upgrading the 125 to a 240 or bigger or adding an additional 60 cube.. currently the cube is to one side of the 125 and I have the ability to add matching cube to the opposite side to balance the look..

I know this is personal preference but like getting feedback and opinions..

H@rry · Jan 25, 2014

The things I would consider are:

1. Initial expense of the 240 over the 60.

2. What are you going to do with the 125 if you get the 240? How much do you think you can sell it for? I'm guessing not much more than 400 stand, canopy, and all.

3. If you get another cube it will be an opportunity to have another environment for livestock that are not compatible with either of the two you already have.

4. If you replace the 125 with a 240 you may not have to invest much more time into maintenance and money into additional equipment.

5. If money is not an object and family is not pushing you one way or another, would do YOU really want!

My nickel's worth.

walkerbrody · Jan 25, 2014

I upgraded from a 110 to a 265. I highly underestimated the cost. I am happy with my system now, but it at the cost of a few thousand in used equipment and livestock, and my tank still looks quite empty.

Intricateart · Jan 25, 2014

The balanced look would be fun, but anything over 200 makes such a great environment. Hard call.

Jaymostella · Jan 27, 2014

TrishW · Feb 8, 2014

Did you make a decision yet? Just curious.

Hassablad · Feb 8, 2014

H@rry said:
The things I would consider are:

1. Initial expense of the 240 over the 60.

2. What are you going to do with the 125 if you get the 240? How much do you think you can sell it for? I'm guessing not much more than 400 stand, canopy, and all.

3. If you get another cube it will be an opportunity to have another environment for livestock that are not compatible with either of the two you already have.

4. If you replace the 125 with a 240 you may not have to invest much more time into maintenance and money into additional equipment.

5. If money is not an object and family is not pushing you one way or another, would do YOU really want!

My nickel's worth.

Inflation is rampant...lol