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[reefangle04]

I've browsed this forum a lot and decided to start up a saltwater tank even though I won't be able to get the lionfish I have always wanted over here. I have been working with freshwater and brackish for years but I thought it might be fun to try coral instead or plants. I'm looking forward to the experience. I am considering using a 40-gallon tank to start. Do guys think that's a good beginner's size? I'll either put in overflow or use a canister filter but I've read mixed things about using canister filters

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D

 

[gnarlydudecory]

Welcome! I started with a 90. No huge issues so far. Welcome to the reef

 

[Fish Fan]

Welcome to R2R and to saltwater! A 40 gallon is a great size to start with. Good luck!

 

[DDenny]

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

Welcome to Reef2reef!

 

[danimal1211]

 

[ryanjohn1]

Welcome to R2R. Many people have used canister filters successfully. I prefer a sump. But run your own race.

 

[zheka757]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[CO2TLEY]

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!

 

[PharmrJohn]

Well, you don't have to have just one tank. There may be a time where you decide to have your cake and eat it too (confusing saying!) and run two SW tanks. YOLO!

So Greetings and Welcome to our collective obsession!

 

[Ocean_Queenie]

Hello & Welcome to R2R, happy you are here!

 

[luis angel]

 

[Brisk]

Welcome!

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R! I think a 40 gallon is an excellent choice for a first sw tank. Canisters can work fine but can be a bit harder to maintain in the long run. A sw tank doesn't really need as much filtration as a fw tank as long as you have a good bio filter (rock) in the tank. I've run tanks with canisters, HOBs and corner filters as well as all-in-ones and sumps, even undergravel. They can all work but I think the canister was the hardest to maintain. Kind of out-of-sight-out-of-mind thinking on my part.

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world. 40 is a good starter tank. Take things slowly. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[1112-425XL]

 

[Gman83]

Welcome!

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board. hello from PA!