Returning back to the hobby

[Johno]

hello, I'm new to the forum but sorta not new to the hobby. The industry has changed so much since my first reef aquarium. Back in the day I loved my 90 gal., but was really never successful. I look back at it now and can laugh. Filteration was bio balls with high out flourecent lighting...it was a disaster. I want to jump back in but undecided if I should get a 90 or 120 gal. tank. I'm thinking about Radion xr30 for lighting but not sure if I need 2 or 3. Wish I could calculate the maintenance cost difference between a 90 gal. Vs 120 gal. Any help you can provide would greatly be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Diesel]

Either a 90 or 120 will be nice, IMO I like the 4x2x2 foot print of the 120 standard.
Only cost extra will on the lights, rocks and a bit more sand.
Everything else will work on both.
You can have a sump, skimmer, return pump, wave pumps, heater, reactors, controllers, I'm sure I missed a few but all this will work on both.
Depends on the footprint but you can stretch one radion for a 90G but need atleast 2 for a 120G, all this is what kind system you want.
Read through some of the builds here and ask a lot.

 

[TheWhiteFord]

Go with a 120! I love mine and it gives you more options for fish (size and number).

 

[twilliard]

Welcome to R2R where its fun and exciting to learn

 

[rayn]

Welcome back to R2R! Go with the 120. The extra room will be worth it.

 

[kschweer]

Welcome to R2R!! I always suggest people go as big as they can fit and afford. My vote goes 120 as well.

 

[dbl]

Another welcome to R2R and another vote for the 120g.

 

[cb684]

Welcome! Costs will depend on several factors, but a 30 gallon difference will probably be a very small one.

 

[VTek]

I use (2) Radion Xr 15 Pro's on my 90gal and have been happy. Pleanty of light, no dead spots and run my intensity of 60%. Several people on Youtube have got (2) XR30's on their 90gal but i dont think it is necessary. Feel free to take a look at mine! I would think 2 XR30s would be enough for a 120, hell, (3) XR15's would probably be perfect if you went with a 120gal. You can find my first post of my tank in my profile under "Find all started threads".

 

[SantaMonicaHelp]

Hey Johno! Where are from man?

The industry has changed so much since my first reef aquarium.

Oh don't worry about this you will know and love new tech very fast!
Don't forget check few local stores about prices and sales )) Just call them and maybe they have great offer for you!))
Welcome to our color world this is the right place to be!)))
So what are you planning to have in your tank? Have you already chose the fish? ))

 

[Salty1962]

Welcome to R2R, back to reefing. Bigger is better, don't have to redo things

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R

 

[Johno]

I use (2) Radion Xr 15 Pro's on my 90gal and have been happy. Pleanty of light, no dead spots and run my intensity of 60%. Several people on Youtube have got (2) XR30's on their 90gal but i dont think it is necessary. Feel free to take a look at mine! I would think 2 XR30s would be enough for a 120, hell, (3) XR15's would probably be perfect if you went with a 120gal. You can find my first post of my tank in my profile under "Find all started threads".

Welcome to R2R, back to reefing. Bigger is better, don't have to redo things

Thanks for the help, I'm live in California, Bay Area.

 

[Reefing Madness]

 

[Bryant Day]

I use (2) Radion Xr 15 Pro's on my 90gal and have been happy. Pleanty of light, no dead spots and run my intensity of 60%. Several people on Youtube have got (2) XR30's on their 90gal but i dont think it is necessary. Feel free to take a look at mine! I would think 2 XR30s would be enough for a 120, hell, (3) XR15's would probably be perfect if you went with a 120gal. You can find my first post of my tank in my profile under "Find all started threads".

Vtek, care to share your radion profile?