Starting a salt water tank

Roccityd · Jan 8, 2022

I've been doing multiple fresh water tanks but now I really want to do a salt water tank. Nothing crazy just fish really, trying to figure size if tank and filtration I should use to get started. I could possibly use a tank I already have. Thanks for all suggestions

Peace River · Jan 8, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!! Can you tell us about the tank and filtration that you have? Many times the tank will work well after it is thoroughly cleaned, however the filtration may or may not be passable but often less than optimal. Good luck with your new adventure!

ying yang · Jan 8, 2022

Hello and welcome to r2r.

Alot say go as big as you can as bigger water volume = more stable parameters and smaller tanks go problematic quicker.

d 80 galons

ying yang · Jan 8, 2022

Lots to decide like if want sump,what kind tank you want like fo or full sps or mixed reef and what fish you would like dictates what size tank to get plus lots other things to consider then get tank thats appropiate and build around this,rev made a good guide to setting up a saltwater tank
Thread 'The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium' https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/

Fred2482 · Jan 8, 2022

Welcome!

Adrift · Jan 8, 2022

Welcome to R2R glad you joined.

kstaley12 · Jan 8, 2022

Welcome to R2R And to saltwater! As the previous poster said, go as big as you can…fewer problems in the future. Glad you are here!

PeterC99 · Jan 8, 2022

Welcome to R2R!

Take some time and read through R2R to learn all about saltwater reefing.

BroccoliFarmer · Jan 8, 2022

Welcome to the R2R community!!

Just John · Jan 8, 2022

Glad you're here!

jsker · Jan 8, 2022

Welcome to R2R!! :)

My first saltwater system was a 35 hex. It was a bit small, when the tank got a crack, I upgraded to a 75. I would suggest a 75 plus in case you decide to go full reef and for the type of fish you would like to have in the tank.

Mxracer65 · Jan 8, 2022

I don't suggest going as big as you can. I suggest you research what livestock you want to keep and let that decide what tank size you need. There is such a thing as to big and bigger also cost more to setup.