Trying Salt again

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  1. shoebox

    shoebox Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Hello, This looks like a great site. To bad this wasn't around 20 years ago. Anyways looking at a 110 gallon 48x18x30 or a 125 gallon 72x18x22 what I am putting the tank is still out for debate leaning towards live rock with some corals and cool stuff and a few fish. looking for a lot of help. Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. fishyfinder

    fishyfinder Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Welcome to 3reef. You'll find a ton of people to be extremely knowledgeable.
     
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  3. TBELT

    TBELT Ritteri Anemone

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    Welcome. You found a great site with freindly people who know what they are doing. I am in the learning phase and without the help of people here I would have made some terrible mistakes.

    My piece of advise is go as big as you can. Don't be like me. I stated with a 34 then 6-7 months later went to a 55 and another 6 months went to a 180. Learned alot along the way but wished I started with the 180.

    Good luck and again welcome.

    Tony
     
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  4. jmc2009209

    jmc2009209 Flamingo Tongue

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    Welcome to 3reef.com, ANyways what do you plan to put in.
     
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  5. Aaron.Herk

    Aaron.Herk Sea Dragon

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    Welcome, you will be able to find plenty of help on here
     
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  6. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Welcome back to the hobby and 3reef.

    :)
     
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  7. shoebox

    shoebox Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I guess what I am asking because the tanks are close in size as far as gallons go its the length verse the height. from I have been reading shallow would be better for coral but you cant scape the tank as high. Just looking for more input than mine and the lfs ownwers. Thanks again.
     
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  8. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    I'd prefer a shallower tank, but I'm short LOL.

    Welcome back to the hobby & welcome to 3reef!
     
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  9. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Welcome to 3reef. I would suggest going with the shorter tank because it makes maintenance easier and makes gas exchange better. It also gives you more equipment choices. Use a sump and refugium to increase your system gallon totals. Buy or make the largest of each you can.
     
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  10. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Welcome to 3reef.
     
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