125 or 150 gallon?

xtremenemo

xtremenemo

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ok guys I have only had saltwater fish for 3 months now and I think i am going to do another up grade. What is better for a fish only dispaly? The 125 is only 500 with stand lid and lights. the 150 is 568 with stand only, does any one know anyplace online that sells aquariums in michigan or how much a lid would be? And is there a big difference between the two for fish? thanks
 
cincyreefer

cincyreefer

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I know you didnt ask about bigger... but I would really try to get a 180 if possible. They provide much more room for fish to roam.
For you original question.... Just go with the 125 over the 150. Assuming the 150 is just a taller 125, the height doesn't really do much for the fish. Fish mainly care about surface area. Just save the extra money and buy a better skimmer or UV.
 
xtremenemo

xtremenemo

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well i didnt want to say it but they have a 180 gallon at the store for 480. do you think this is the best or what? I dont know what to do for the stand. the stand is 208 or is it harder to build one?? thanks reefman.
 
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irenicus

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Go Bigger Man! Save yourself some $$ in the long run, because you will want a larger one in the future... Almost Guaranteed! Ask anyone on here.
 
tony detroit

tony detroit

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Originally posted by Xtremenemo
well i didnt want to say it but they have a 180 gallon at the store for 480.
Jans Tropical Fish Dearborn Heights MI
ask for Leroy
cheapest glass tanks in SE michigan by a longshot. I got my 180 and oak stand from him for 620.
 
humuhumu

humuhumu

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Go big! If you don't feel that your skills as a carpenter are that great, you can always commission a cabinet maker for a custom stand and top.
 
xtremenemo

xtremenemo

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down payment on the 180 yesterday. 480 and drilled. I am building the stand and the wet/dry, any help would be great. How much heat?
 
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