please help

ok tomorrow is a big day for me i have two tanks to pic out of to start my first saltwater tank!!!ok i am in the middle of buying a 29 gallon hqi bio cube and then there is this 65 gallon tank on craigslist that i can get for 75 bucks...the thing is for this tank i dont know how to do the piping and all to hook up a sump and stuff what should i do and witch one should i buy please help!!!!!


this is the 65 gallon tank i could get for 75 bucks

I have the following setup for sale. 65 gallon reef ready saltwater tank (36" x 18" x 24"). Tank is drilled once in the rear pane for a closed loop. Comes with a white stand (doors need painted). Also included: custom acrylic sump, Iwaki return pump, Mag pump for closed loop, and a 4 x 96 watt power complact light fixture (needs new legs). Some of the plumbing needs re-done








ok thats the 65 gallon or should i just get a brand new 29 gallon hqi bio cube please tell me what i should do!!

 

http://www.3reef.com/forums/general-reef-topics/what-tank-should-i-pic-96780.html#post987614


in case you dont see the replies on the other thread

Steve

 

Go with the 65 gallon! If you don't you'll regret it! Almost everyone starts off small and then upgrades! You can't beat the price. Craiglist is a good website for people who just want to get rid of their stuff. I got my 75 gallon with a whole lot of stuff including the stand and protein skimmer for $150.00. I think It was a good deal! And I think you got a good deal too. If not be patient! Craigslist will come though for you! You know the 3reef moto "take it slow" '

 

+1 you can always add a refugium and sump to the 65 to help create a more stable system. The 65 will give you a greater selection of fish to choose from and allow you more room for coral. The light system with the tank will be good for softies and LPS. You will be able to put low and middle light SPS in as long as they are on the top third of the rocks.

 

^^+1^^ you may regret not going bigger in the long run. JMPO