New big tank way to early

[Fredrik Andersson]

Hello!
My plan was to build up my 25 g aquarium and in a distant future invest in a bigger. But now I saw this offer:
http://www.aquadepot-europe.com/aqu...-120-aquarium-w-high-gloss-white-stand/a-846/

What is your opinions? Should I go all in or is the offer not that good (I'm talking nearly once-in-a-lifetime)?

 

[James M]

Take the deal , if you get the 25 gal and upgrade in the further your going to spend more money in the long run .

 

[JBKReef]

take the deal, sounds like you now have a great QT/Frag tank now with the 25.

 

[Bdrake]

Just take into account the extra money a larger tank would cost in equipment. If you can reasonably budget for that, then go for it.

 

[kaiimac]

A 25 gallon nuvo with stand is $550 in the US, so that seems like a great deal if it comes with both tank and stand. Of course, your cost of lights and equipment is going to go up with a bigger tank too, so that's something to think about depending on your budget.

 

[Geebs19]

I would take that. Better to start with what you want then have to buy small and then significantly upgrade.

 

[Retro Reefer]

Something to keep in mind... tank and stand are just a small part of total cost to set up a reef, lighting for a 72” tank isn’t going to be cheap.

 

[starypotter]

Something to keep in mind... tank and stand are just a small part of total cost to set up a reef, lighting for a 72” tank isn’t going to be cheap.

+1

But with that said you'll be spending even more in the long run if you end up getting two setups. I learned that the hard way. I had a 29 gallon for about a month before I gave in to the upgrade to a 74 gallon. I spent a lot of money on things for the 29 gallon that can't be used for the 75, or could have gotten better deals and whatnot if I'd just started where I wanted to be.

 

[pecan2phat]

That's a great clearance price!

 

[Fredrik Andersson]

Thanks for the answers! Unfortunately I already started my 25g aquarium a few days ago. So buying the right size from the start is a train I missed...

After a closer look at the standard shipping didnt included Sweden. I will send them a mail and see if it is possible for them to ship such a large aquarium to Sweden.

 

[James M]

 

[Fredrik Andersson]

Update: They were able to ship to Sweden. Quite hefty shipment cost though, like 250 USD. I asked for a offer in which everything I'll need for a good start. With a little bit of luck I can discuss the price

 

[James M]

Update: They were able to ship to Sweden. Quite hefty shipment cost though, like 250 USD. I asked for a offer in which everything I'll need for a good start. With a little bit of luck I can discuss the price

That’s good to hear

 

[JoshH]

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[Fredrik Andersson]

Can't thank you enough for that answer!

 

[Epic Aquaculture]

The deal must be taken!

 

[Halal Hotdog]

I am not sure what your experience level is, but starting small and working your way up is not a bad plan. This hobby has a ton of people that leave within a year. Starting small allows you to make all the mistakes that come with learning without an obscene investment. Just my thoughts. Either way, good look with the new setup(s).

 

[Fredrik Andersson]

The deal must be taken!

Haha will be really interesting to see what they can offer for the "all-inclusive"! My main concern (except shipping etc) is that I just started my first 20g tank a few weeks ago, and I havent even finished the cycling process. Maybe I will be bored at the hobby in one year or so

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[JoshH]

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