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[Ndoerner13]

I have two tanks one is a 55 gallon with a 20 gallon sump in need of TLC and the other is a 45 gallon cube tank (will attach pictures later). Anyone have any ideas for what to do with them i want to set up a tank but I dont have a huge budget but I still want to do saltwater tanks.

Tanks:
55 gallon is not drilled
45 gallon cube is

Equipment:
1 kessil A360w light
2 protein skimmers
2 heaters
1 trash return pump that I am going to trash
1 HOB overflow also trash
asorted dry rock

 

[Jesterrace]

I would go with the 45 gallon as it is pre-drilled and sounds like it will be less work/cost to get it up and running as it is in better shape. Furthermore the "skinny tank" dimensions on a 55 gallon don't translate well to saltwater IMHO. It will also be a little cheaper to setup since it is a smaller tank (ie less rock and sand needed).

 

[reef lover]

Welcome to r2r!!https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/

 

[CodyRVA]

Welcome! Agree with what's been said. I would consolidate down to what you want, sell the rest that you won't need and use the cash towards your system.

 

[PDR]

Welcome to R2R! I agree with the above.

 

[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!! I also agree with above.

 

[Muttley000]

Welcome, you will learn to hate the 12" width of the 55 as said IMO

 

[Ndoerner13]

I would go with the 45 gallon as it is pre-drilled and sounds like it will be less work/cost to get it up and running as it is in better shape. Furthermore the "skinny tank" dimensions on a 55 gallon don't translate well to saltwater IMHO. It will also be a little cheaper to setup since it is a smaller tank (ie less rock and sand needed).

do you know anywhere/tips or tricks to reseal the tank? whoever did the job before i bought it did a terrible job.