Hello R2R

danielillo11 · Apr 7, 2021

i have been lurking in this forum for at least 2 years reading and getting information in preparation of my first saltwater tank, time to make an account as that time approaches lol. i have been wanting a saltwater tank since i was like 7 and i finally decided to start one. once i start my tank there will be many questions so i will have to bother you guys

you might see a build thread soon from me, still deciding on the tank between a 120, 75, and 200 gal. which would you guys choose?

Fred2482 · Apr 7, 2021

Welcome! Bigger always better?

PanchoG · Apr 7, 2021

Welcome to R2R!!!
If you have the money, the bigger the better!!!

Gernader · Apr 7, 2021

Welcome to R2R!! You should get the biggest tank you can have.

MERKEY · Apr 7, 2021

Hello and welcome to R2R!

fishguy242 · Apr 7, 2021

hi welcome to the reef going to love it here!!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun..

as big as you can...

BaysEndReef · Apr 7, 2021

JL15219 · Apr 7, 2021

Hello and welcome to R2R!

danielillo11 · Apr 7, 2021

haha the thought process on the size of the tank went like this....75 is good enough but i really like yellow tangs, so i said lets do 120 then it felt like it might still be small and i started thinking 200 which should give enough space. the only worry would be how hard it could be to maintain a bigger tank, but most people say its easier than smaller tanks

fishguy242 · Apr 7, 2021

240, 8'x2'x2' with a 75 as a sump..

Billldg · Apr 8, 2021

Welcome to R2R!!!

KWT · Apr 8, 2021

Welcome to R2R, come in sit down and relax, enjoy

CMMorgan · Apr 8, 2021

danielillo11 said:
i have been lurking in this forum for at least 2 years reading and getting information in preparation of my first saltwater tank, time to make an account as that time approaches lol. i have been wanting a saltwater tank since i was like 7 and i finally decided to start one. once i start my tank there will be many questions so i will have to bother you guys
you might see a build thread soon from me, still deciding on the tank between a 120, 75, and 200 gal. which would you guys choose?

Never ask a reefer what size they would choose... they will say all of them!
Only you know what works best for you. All have pros and cons. As a designer, I say analyze the space to which you will host the tank. Secondly, picture yourself maintaining and enjoying the tank. If it is deep, can you reach the back or the bottom. Build mock ups out of cardboard and tape. It can be pretty but if it is not functional, what was the point?
Welcome to the fishy family!!! We're all friends here.