About to buy my first saltwater aquarium!

sneakerhead

sneakerhead

New Member
Hows it going guys?
New poster here, about to buy a new tank for myself. Before buying, I just did some research and stumbled upon this site, why not ask you guys for some advice before I make my move.
Well, I never had a saltwater tank before but did have freshwater for quite some time. I am really really interested in Red Sea Max 250 because it already has everything in it, I would not have to part everything together and I like the aesthetics as well. I know its expensive but I like it, do you guys think it will be a good setup for a beginner? Anything other out there in the same price range? I want to have a coral reef and fish setup so will the size(65) be adequate for me? Maybe too much questions but please share some advice. Thanks in advance guys and I will keep you guys updated. Glad to be a new member!
 
cubnb79

cubnb79

Member
welcome, i've also am new only been in for 7/8 months now...i started out with a 55 and is my current setup but i have now starting a 125g...so in a nut shell before you have to buy everything twice over make sure you're not going to want to go bigger...it will save you money in the long run...just my .02....
 
sneakerhead

sneakerhead

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Quote:
Originally Posted by cubnb79 http:///t/389308/about-to-buy-my-first-saltwater-aquarium#post_3439949
welcome, i've also am new only been in for 7/8 months now...i started out with a 55 and is my current setup but i have now starting a 125g...so in a nut shell before you have to buy everything twice over make sure you're not going to want to go bigger...it will save you money in the long run...just my .02....
Well, I wouldn't mind going bigger later if I had more room in my house but thing is I dont :(
 
snakeblitz33

snakeblitz33

Well-Known Member
Welcome to the forums!
Personally, I would go with a customized aquarium. A Red Sea max is cool, but it doesn't really allow you to install your own advanced equipment. If you want a reef tank, you will need the ability to upgrade and control your equipment according to your tanks needs. For the price of a Red Sea Max, you could get better equipment then what they sell.
Check out my threads for beginners, you may find quite a bit of useful information before you start.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/388776/snakes-methods
 
sneakerhead

sneakerhead

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Quote:
Originally Posted by florida joe http:///t/389308/about-to-buy-my-first-saltwater-aquarium#post_3440007
I don’t know if you have seen this video . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9yjwsF3pkQ&NR=1&feature=endscreen
I personally feel it you are going to stay at this size tank it is a very impressive setup
I have not seen this video before but I believe that is the Red Sea 130, I want the Red Sea Max 250.
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Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/389308/about-to-buy-my-first-saltwater-aquarium#post_3439953
Welcome to the forums!
Personally, I would go with a customized aquarium. A Red Sea max is cool, but it doesn't really allow you to install your own advanced equipment. If you want a reef tank, you will need the ability to upgrade and control your equipment according to your tanks needs. For the price of a Red Sea Max, you could get better equipment then what they sell.
Check out my threads for beginners, you may find quite a bit of useful information before you start.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/388776/snakes-methods
I will have to think about it, I dont want to go through any troubles though as far as picking the right equipment and setting it up go
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Originally Posted by Flower http:///t/389308/about-to-buy-my-first-saltwater-aquarium#post_3440012

Thanks!
 
mr. limpid

mr. limpid

Active Member
First off Welcome

Looks like a nice starter system.
Just a few thing to think about:
1. Size, Limits you to small fish
2. Restricted to the amount of bio filtration
3. Pump check out from others if another manufacture pump can fit in compartment (in case the pump manufacture goes out of business)
4. 5 outlets are they for addition power heads or for the equipment that comes with set up (question you need to find out)
5. Ask other owners of this system how they like it.
6. ask other owners or company if you can replace ballast (if light goes out top is then useless)
7. + 6 T5's are good for any type corals you may want to keep (when you replace bulbs choose a better brand then they shipped plenty out there)
Good Luck keep asking questions.
 
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