I have a 20g in my house right now (and a 3g pico) If I had the space I would have went with a 75-100g
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What is the best size tank in your opinion?
I love nanos tooAnd here I am with my 25g
Nanos are great for low cost and easy maintenance!
Great point. I am doing just that. For me a 43g cube with a sump. Learning all the skimmer, fuge, flow, and lighting.There is no best, that is for sports. Honestly.
Tank size is a bit difficult and some may not want to hear the answer. In my opinion the correct size "TO START" is something between the 10 and 50 gallon range. The reason is rather simple and somewhat selfish.
- Tank is affordable
- Does not require massive lighting
- Does not require massive supplies be it additives, salt mix, rock, sand, or other chemicals
- Does not require massive livestock investment
- Does not require a lot of equipment
Initial investment isn't that high and we are learning to keep saltwater. My point is that if this is our first saltwater tank we must learn to maintain proper water chemistry and parameters. Something in this display range gives us a great platform to learn. Not only water chemistry but also how to handle problems. There isn't going to be a lot of stock to do harm if we make a mistake.
While my suggestion isn't going to allow a lot of the more common animals that suck us in there are still plenty to choose from in the nano to small display space. Do a search on any nano fish and you will be surprised. Pgymy angelfish, dwarf angels, few damsels, gobies, and more. All will have color pop and spunky personalities.
I know I am going against the grain but my opinion is rather, well, blunt. Learn to walk and if the hobbyist sticks with it, has success, then they will be in it for the long haul. Learn a bit from the mistakes that are sure to happen, clean up what you don't like, redirect focus on what you do, then plan the upgrade or new display.
Easy as riding a bike.
Yea the maint cost sneaks up on you. I moved up to a 300gal a few months ago and I am running through salt. Even running Reef Crystals it’s a maint cost that I kinda ignored until i couldn’t.In my opinion, a 72" tank is ideal. 125/150/180 depending on budget. Gives you lots of options for fish and later upgrades changes. The max size that is able to be maintained on a reasonable budget. Jumping to 220-300 is a big cost step in a lot of ways.
5% every 2-3 months has worked well for me in my 9 month old 150. Imo, no need for weekly.Yea the maint cost sneaks up on you. I moved up to a 300gal a few months ago and I am running through salt. Even running Reef Crystals it’s a maint cost that I kinda ignored until i couldn’t.
I have the IM INT240 with the 75gal sump along with the IM EXT200 with the 75gal sump. And it’s funny you mention that schedule, i literally just had that conversation with a local reefer about extending my water change schedule. My trident keeps things stable, coral and fish look good, I did add some algae to help uptake some Nitrates and phosphates. Things are doing great and flourishing. That’s all I needed to hear to extend my schedule.5% every 2-3 months has worked well for me in my 9 month old 150. Imo, no need for weekly.
Something to consider if you have everything else in order. I have gone as long as 18 months in my old 120.
I have done 1 10%, after the first month and then the above.
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