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Looking to build a beginner tank. Any recommendations or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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40 to 75 gallons is a great place to start. Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!
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I started out by doing a lot of research on YouTube. Reef Builders channel should have everything you need
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Check out beginners guide to salt water from BRS. They have some really good info in those videos. Also the 52weeks of reefing by them is good too!
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Don't build a beginners tank, build a reef tank with easy, compatible corals and fishes.
It's better to aim high, get good equipment (lights, skimmer, water pumps and a tank + sum) and watch yourself succeed!
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It's better to aim high, get good equipment (lights, skimmer, water pumps and a tank + sum) and watch yourself succeed!
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Just jump in to a tank size you can afford. There are a lot of resources here to learn from! Spend some time on this site with the search button and you will find answers and ideas.
Just jump in to a tank size you can afford. There are a lot of resources here to learn from! Spend some time on this site with the search button and you will find answers and ideas.
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https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/new-to-saltwater-reef-aquariums-post-here.130/
This is a good area to look in.
This is a good area to look in.
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Firstly what size are you thinking and how do you want to stock it - Fish and a few coral, fish only or?
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/
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40 gallon to 75 gallon All in One or a tank with a sump. Don't use a canister filter. It will work but it's a lot of work to keep the filter clean. I started out with a Fluval FX6 canister (rated up 400g freshwater) on a 40 gallon tank. It was a big chore to keep it clean each week.
40 gallon to 75 gallon All in One or a tank with a sump. Don't use a canister filter. It will work but it's a lot of work to keep the filter clean. I started out with a Fluval FX6 canister (rated up 400g freshwater) on a 40 gallon tank. It was a big chore to keep it clean each week.
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