Hello from Austin

Hello 3 reef members my name is Mike I live in Austin Texas.... I've owned fresh water tanks since i was 13 years old and now I own my own home I want a nice salt water tank in my living room... I believe I have room for a pretty good size tank so I was thinking 75 or maybe 90 gallons would fit where I want it. Now where to find the tank anyone know a good place online to buy one or should I just buy one locally ???

 

Welcome !
I purchased my tank on craigs list. (craigslist classifieds: jobs, housing, personals, for sale, services, community, events, forums)
I started with 29g, then got 75, then downgraded to 65 and now I have a 90 and I love it. I say if you going to set up a tank go with 90, its like 75 but taller. I got my set up on craigslist for 420 delivered. You can find some really good deals on there.

 

Welcome to 3reef

 

The best place to find the actual tank itself would be on craigslist used, as far as new try petco they ordered my "reef ready" 125 and I picked it up at the atore a week later it was only $323 but that was also discounted, glasscages.com is a good online vendor, but I would suggest most purchases online you just get more bang for your buck

 

+1 on craigslist. Especially with where you are. if you don't mind the drive, you have Austin, SA, Houston and even Dallas to chose from. i would check your local LFS too. a lot of people will advertise their used tanks at their LFS.

 

hello and welcome to 3reef

 

For those of you joining us that are new to the hobby - the best piece of advice you'll get around here as a saltwater newbie is 3Reef's slogan
"Go slow, let it grow."
And for those experianced hobbyists joining us - it's still good advice
good luck and post pics soon



Here are a few threads for you to read, then come back and ask about anything you still don't understand. we'll get you squared away and on the right path

http://www.3reef.com/forums/new-hobby/how-setup-saltwater-aquarium-89044.html

http://www.3reef.com/forums/new-hobby/ultimate-newbie-guide-86462.html

http://www.3reef.com/forums/reef-aquarium-articles-how-tos/all-about-sumps-filters-fuges-79852.html

http://www.3reef.com/forums/protein-skimmers/all-about-skimmers-skimmers-skimmer-85389.html

http://www.3reef.com/forums/general-reef-topics/handy-research-links-89299.html

 

nothing really caught my eye on craigslist so I will check out my LFS on monday...

 

Welcome To 3reef

i got both of my tanks off craigslist but i would do alot a research before you buy so that way you know what your buying and be patient

 

Welcome to the family.