Good first tank size

I agree with rocket and Insane, But i set up a 125 5mos ago and found a 265 on Craigslist in my city that would be in my house if it wasn't for the 125 and 75 I just set a couple of weeks ago. Buy what you can afford my electric bill is up around 85 dollars since new tanks. That has nothing to do with the water and on going up grading expense but all you have to do is sit in front of your reef for ten minutes all it all goes away. good luck

 

You have a girl friend who is into tanks? Luck bastage!

 

My wife loves my tank and all the little creatures in it, just not the money I spend

 

Well, thanks for all the replies! I think I may look into getting a 90g, but I may stick with the 55g since the added costs of going with the 90 would be about double (LR, water, salt.......)

Been checking Craigslist lately and it looks like there could be some deals to be had. I'm in no hurry (though that thought seems to be waning) to get setup, so perhaps I can wait for that deal of lifetime to come by.

 

I do 125g,150g, or bigger tank and use the 55g as a sump/fuge.. at least with those size display tanks, you wont be limited toomuch on what fish, rock, corals you want. be ready to spend some money on some lights.. probly going to need 2x250w mh and some t5's for actinics.. be ready to spend 2-4k for tanks, stand, lights, rock, pumps, skimmer sand. might be able to find some used stuff on craigslist to save inital up front cost.

 

rember its also about quality not quanity ;D

 

however when the two mix together it is extraordinary!!!!! ;D;D;D

 

i would say a 55 gallon is the best starter tank, you already have one so its a plus. another good option would be to get another good tank size like a 125 or 180 and use the 55 as a sump and put acrylic baffles into it. people say that bigger tanks are easier and I agree with that somewhat. the bigger the water volume the more room for you to make a mistake but the bigger the tank the more complex equipment there is to do maintenance on .

 

I started with a 90 three years ago, and it was a great starter tank size to start, but over these three years its become a little frustrating. I don't have the space for a 6 foot tank, although I want one so badly. If you are going with a 4 foot tank, 90 is good, but I wish I had a 120. The extra depth would be great for aquascaping a coral placement.