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Thanks guys/gals, With these posts and some of the really great FAQ posts stickied, I think I have a much better idea of what this takes and how to proceed. I'll be keeping an eye on craigslist and hope to get a good deal - I'm waiting for something to hit between 90 and 150 gallons that...

Hey all, I first got interested in doing a saltwater aquarium this spring. Long story short: My wife vetoed it until I proved my passion with a freshwater. Since then I have maintained a pretty brilliant freshwater setup and the wife has cleared a saltwater aquarium for christmas. I'm...

Awesome - thanks for the quick reply! Now I'm trying to figure out if it's easier/cheaper/better to just get a cheapy 20-30g tank, paint the back and just do the HOB skimmer/heater myself. Too many choices!! Any help would be much appreciated!

Hi All - Handful of questions regarding Nano Tanks 1. Biocubes seem to be the rage here. Is there a particular reason Biocubes are so popular for nano tanks instead of getting 20-30 gallon cheapy tanks and hand selecting the filters/heaters/pumps/lights? 2. If I were to go get a Coralife...

I am actually planning on doing a tour-de-LFS here in a few weeks. Everytime I get some time away from work they are closed! I live in Metro Atlanta, so I figure there's gotta be at least one decent one within driving distance.

Quote: Originally Posted by Brent McCloskey Take it from me, any carnivorous fish, like a lion or grouper, will eat anything that will fit in its mouth. Fish and any crustaceans will be gone. They're a predator and will stalk your smaller animals even if you feed them regularly. You may get...

Quote: Originally Posted by GeriDoc On the bigger is better question - we started 39 years ago with a 55 gal. system, upgraded to a 110 about 20 years ago, and then upgraded again to a 220 last year. I'm presently planning how to propose to my wife that a 440 would be just perfect. Here's...

Quote: Originally Posted by MJTech12 Well whats your existing setup it might be sufficient less the filtration if its a 55 which is the ideal starter you can minimize your pocket output. No existing setup as of now. I gifted away the last tank when I moved to current home.

Quote: Originally Posted by MJTech12 Definitly check craigslist I got my 125 for 100.00 and the stand for 50 I did have to buy the top from the local fish store because CL had not posted any in my area but I got a deal on that 2 That's what got this thing really started for us - we found some...

Awesome - thanks guys!

Thanks sweatervest! Great answers - makes me feel a lot better about it! A few more follow-ups for you or anyone else willing to chime in: 1) If I just go super over the top on filtration equipment, can I cut down maintenance even more than your projection? 2) Just because I'm curious - is...

Hey All! I'm starting to plan a first dive into saltwater tanks. I've had plenty of freshwater and amphibian tanks in the past, but always grew bored with the tank. With saltwater, I'm attracted to both the challenge and the ability to have some really neat fish/inverts/corals in the tank. I...

Marvel - just wanted to chime in.... I stumbled upon this forum as my wife and I are starting to look at saltwater aquariums as a potential hobby. Your project is amazing. You should be very proud of this. I can't wait to see how it looks finished and am now VERY excited to be part of this...