What to get?

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by Jonezy2011, Dec 31, 2010.

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  1. Jonezy2011

    Jonezy2011 Astrea Snail

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    What to get with my christmas money...i can get a 150 or a 57 rimless... i already have the stand and sump for the 150. but i would be spending the same considering the equipment i have...which would be easier to take care of after i get it going. i want to do a reef tank
     
    Jonezy2011, Dec 31, 2010
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  2. TheSaltwaterGuy

    TheSaltwaterGuy Banned

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    150 IMO is better; more livestock and a bigger reef altogether. besides u already have the stand and sump so y not?
     
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  3. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    Bigger is always better :)
     
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  4. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    150 would be better in the long run!
     
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  5. trijam

    trijam Coral Banded Shrimp

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    You're only gonna wish you went bigger once you get started so start big. +1 on bigger is better. I wish I had gone bigger when I started I am now planning a 150-180 penninsula.;)
     
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  6. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    bigger is better. but not only for the seen reasons (more livestock, looks cooler etc.) in a bigger tank, parameters dont swing as easliy. for example, if a couple of snails die in an 8 gal biocube and are left unnoticed, it can wreak havoc, but in a 150 it wouldnt really affect much.

    just for the latter reason i would go with the 150. its just simply easier

    good luck and post some pics :)
     
    Va Reef, Dec 31, 2010
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