What size tank

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  1. dskyers

    dskyers Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    What size tank would be good for small apartment? Would a 55 be good or should I get like a 125 .. I really enjoy seeing the corals and would like a nice one. Any suggestions on size.

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  2. pgoodsell

    pgoodsell Horrid Stonefish

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    55's are a good size starter tank. Just remember they are very narrow, so aqua scaping can be challenging. Your also limited to what size fish you can have, a 125 will open the door to more types of fish.
     
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  3. FaceOfDeceit

    FaceOfDeceit Hockey Beard

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    Make sure you are on the bottom floor. Don't want that headache.
     
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  4. dskyers

    dskyers Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Yea I'm on bottem floor. And I have the 30 gallon cycling at moment in my bed room but I can't help but want a big one for living room.




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  5. khowst

    khowst Bangghai Cardinal

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    Thats a good progression. While you get the 30 up, running and stocked then you can weigh your options, upgrade tanks, move everything over & use the 30 for a sump!
     
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  6. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    what about a 75 gallon?
     
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  7. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    No one can really tell you anything more than larger increases options. The best advice is get the biggest one your space/budget can handle. Because the smaller ones fill up quick!
     
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  8. dskyers

    dskyers Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    The thing is price wise if I get a 75 I might as well get a 90 or 125 .. does that make sense?




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  9. dskyers

    dskyers Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    The thing about budget i realize is that its only really things is starting it up nothing much after that




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    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    Perfect.. it's how I went to buy a 120 and left with a 210.... but in the end it cost WAY more.. It means bigger lighting kit, filtration, sump, more rock, sand, salt and more dosing/maintenance required.
     
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