Hi from Bay Area

[vissen319]

Hi all,

I am Vissen and am new to this forum. My wife and I were into planted freshwater tanks (had several tanks from 10 gal to 55 gal) but I always wanted to get into marine tanks. The marine tanks are awesome to look at, and I feel that the fish are more interacting.

I am considering the biocube or an aquatop - recife eco aquarium kit. They are both close to 40 gal. I am on a budget (not so good in this hobby) and I plan to start with some live rocks and some clownfish before moving on to a bigger tank (60 gal or so) in the future. For now, I think the 40 gal is more than enough for my needs.

Does anyone have any feedback on this? i noticed some build threads with aquatop, and they look fine to me.

Thank you all.

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[YankeeTankee]

You'll probably save money in the long run if you just get the 60 now, so get a 75!!

Sorry no experience with that specific brand.

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[KrisReef]

You'll probably save money in the long run if you just get the 60 now, so get a 75!!

Sorry no experience with that specific brand.

^My thoughts precisely! ^
Sorry, I don't have a brand preference or experience with either.

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Zach B]

Welcome

 

[SaltyT]

Welcome to R2R! You’ve joined a great community with lots of friendly and helpful folks. We’re glad you joined us!

 

[WIReefer]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[MERKEY]

Hello and welcome to R2R!

 

[Hydrored]

Welcome! Go as big as you can afford now, you will save in the long run

 

[maceto]

Welcome!

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hi all,

I am Vissen and am new to this forum. My wife and I were into planted freshwater tanks (had several tanks from 10 gal to 55 gal) but I always wanted to get into marine tanks. The marine tanks are awesome to look at, and I feel that the fish are more interacting.

I am considering the biocube or an aquatop - recife eco aquarium kit. They are both close to 40 gal. I am on a budget (not so good in this hobby) and I plan to start with some live rocks and some clownfish before moving on to a bigger tank (60 gal or so) in the future. For now, I think the 40 gal is more than enough for my needs.

Does anyone have any feedback on this? i noticed some build threads with aquatop, and they look fine to me.

Thank you all.

Hello and welcome to the channel. Glad you joined

 

[Stuartmercer]

Welcome to this hobby and this wonderful community!

 

[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[fishguy242]

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

 

[eag]

Welcome from Bay Area!

40 gallons is plenty bigger is nice because there's more space and your fish options are better, but I've got a system about this size and if you're interested in corals, it's plenty large.

Bay Area often means space restriction, and while I'm not sure what all is necessary for fresh water, I can tell you that water changes on a 40 gallon system is plenty enough to deal with if you have limited space.

 

[KWT]

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

 

[SPR1968]

Hi Vissen Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Bdroid]

Welcome!!!

 

[Alex Cataldo]

Hi all,

I am Vissen and am new to this forum. My wife and I were into planted freshwater tanks (had several tanks from 10 gal to 55 gal) but I always wanted to get into marine tanks. The marine tanks are awesome to look at, and I feel that the fish are more interacting.

I am considering the biocube or an aquatop - recife eco aquarium kit. They are both close to 40 gal. I am on a budget (not so good in this hobby) and I plan to start with some live rocks and some clownfish before moving on to a bigger tank (60 gal or so) in the future. For now, I think the 40 gal is more than enough for my needs.

Does anyone have any feedback on this? i noticed some build threads with aquatop, and they look fine to me.

Thank you all.

The bio cube is ok for a fish-only but if you want coral I would go with a 60 gallon. I started with a bio cube so I completely understand.