Hey guys and gals! I'm brand new to this hobby, just been reading reading and more reading. No SW setup yet however I do have some FW experience but not much. Love this forum, just decided I'd put the lurking aside and join in. Thanks!
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love2surf927
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I'm am planning on starting a FOWLR, with the intention of going to reef eventually. Just want to really get the hang of keeping my parameters in check before I move to reef. I can not however decide on what size tank. I know bigger is easier to keep parameter wise but it's really not feasible. I'm tossing around a 20 long, 29, or 40b, recently been leaning toward the 40b. I am kind of intimidated with the cost of a 55. I don't know! Lol, I'm an over analyzer too which seems like it can be a real double edged sword in this hobby! The main thing is I don't want to get overwhelmed early on and get discouraged.
Dustinba
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Yeah I'm Farley new as well. Im also going to start off with a fowlr tank. I picked up a 40g at Petco since they were having the 1$ a gallon sale. Same as you i just want to get used to maintaining and getting in the habit of keeping up with maintiance before i fully dive into a reef tank. Plus my wife and I plan on moving in 2 years, so I didn't want to start a massive build then risk losing everything in the move.
TJ's Reef
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Another BIG WELCOME to the R2R Family. I also would encourage a 40B for the options you put forth above, it has a great footprint all the way around. Great potential in aquascaping, more option in livestock and will have more room underneath for a Sump/Fuge and needed supplies.
Cheers, Todd
Cheers, Todd
