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Aj_17
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 Marine tank size?

what is the minimum size tank (in gallons) for a marine set up? just curious.
10/08/09  08:10pm

 #2082008


Froogies
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   Message To: Aj_17   In reference to Message Id: 2081977


 Marine tank size?

well i have seen pico reefs just one gallon in size, all the way up to 1000’s in museums and libraries. the general rule for staring out is 40-60 gallons. i started out with a 45 and and im doing great. it just depends on the ammount of time you wana invest. :)



10/08/09  09:20pm

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Aj_17
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   Message To: Froogies   In reference to Message Id: 2082008


 Marine tank size?

ok thanks :)
10/11/09  12:52pm

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Jimi thing
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   Message To: Aj_17   In reference to Message Id: 2082764


 Marine tank size?

Here’s a picture of a 5.5 (five and a half) gallon pico reef at my local pet store. The possibilities are endless, if you can do the work.





10/15/09  02:53am

 #2084410


Aj_17
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   Message To: Jimi thing   In reference to Message Id: 2084142


 Marine tank size?

cool :)looks good. are they harder to maintain when smaller?
10/15/09  08:18pm

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Jimi thing
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   Message To: Aj_17   In reference to Message Id: 2084410


 Marine tank size?

Yup! I started with a 29 gallon but I know of some people who started with quite a bit smaller. With smaller tanks, when something goes wrong, it goes wrong fast!
10/15/09  10:25pm

 #2085557


Brandnew.
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   Message To: Jimi thing   In reference to Message Id: 2084473


 Marine tank size?

my first reef tank was only 8 gallons .......... it worked for a while but im too frikin lazy..
iv now got a 3ft reef tan kwith one fire fish. lol. so very under stocked fish wise but i dont mind its less work that way.
havnt done a water change in about 5 weeks.... gonna do one next week. lol.



10/18/09  03:57pm

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   Message To: Brandnew.   In reference to Message Id: 2085557


 Marine tank size?

I have a 29 gallon tank. It’s pretty bare though. Only about 20 pounds of LR, 4 hermit crabs, a couple w/c warty sea anemones, an ocean surgeonfish, and two blennies.


I’m starting up a 55 gallon.




10/20/09  08:38pm

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   Message To: Gottee guy   In reference to Message Id: 2086608


 Marine tank size?

i have had soooo many reef tanks, mainly because i worked at a LFS
maintaining a saltwater aquarium isn’t that difficult really, it just depends on what you plan on keeping in them
-i gotta warn you though SALTWATER AQUARIUMS ARE ADDICTING!!!...and expensive sometimes

this is my first aquarium, a 20 tall


and 2nd, a 55 gallon


and third, a rimless, custom made, acrylic 20 gallon SPS tank ($700 investment)yikes!


-a word of advice. stay away from stony corals
10/20/09  09:44pm

 #2086767


Jimi thing
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   Message To: Nextreefer420   In reference to Message Id: 2086642


 Marine tank size?

Diggin the reef tanks! The water level on your cube is extremely high. I had to look twice to see if it was a zero edge. Nice looking tanks!



10/21/09  02:14am

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   Message To: Jimi thing   In reference to Message Id: 2086767


 Marine tank size?

I would say start with a 55 gal. You can get a 55 gal setup at walmart or such cheaper than a 40, 38, or some other small sized tanks. I started with a mantis shrimp in a 3gal, ten is inexpensive, so is a normal 20H tank, but all three require constant regular water changes and small amounts of evaporation and/or salt creep can change your salinity enough to cause problems for your animals. After the 20H the next cheapest option is going to either be the 29gal or the 55 and imho the 55 gives you the best "bang for the buck" in this case. Just my thoughts.



10/21/09  03:33am

 #2088460


Aj_17
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   Message To: N2t   In reference to Message Id: 2086771


 Marine tank size?

thanks for all the help :) im gonna get at least a 20 gal. I would like a 55. does any one know if its possible to make an aquarium with some pieces of glass and silicone sealant? would that be safe?
10/25/09  12:08pm

 #2088674


Jimi thing
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   Message To: Aj_17   In reference to Message Id: 2088460


 Marine tank size?

Yeah, it’s possible but if you’re not too sure about what you’re doing, it’d probably be smarter just to buy one. Check your local craigslist!
10/26/09  01:36am


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