55 gal vs 100 gal

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  1. jumbaliah

    jumbaliah Plankton

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    When setting up aquariums like this, how much of a price difference do you think it will be from a 55 gal to a 100 gal. Obviously the 55g tank will be cheaper to set up but by how much?

    My tank is going to have 1lb of live rock per gallon of water, a sump/refugium, 2 clown fish, a blue tang, and a yellow tang. and finally corals when my water quality is better.

    Taking into consideration lighting, skimmers, powerheads, live rock, sumps, heaters, and other little things that would go in the tank. How much more expensive will a 100 gallon tank be vs a 55 gal tank?
     
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  2. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    As for the equipment, for the most part the equipment purchased for the 55 could also be used on the 100!
    The major expense would be with regards to the size difference in filling the 55 as compared to the 100 based on surface area and water volume, in my opinion!
     
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