bishop_gid
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So, I've always wanted a saltwater tank... really really really wanted one... They just look so beautiful.
So, for my anniversery/valentines day/my birthday my wife said that she'd buy me a set up! Yay me!
So... she introduced me to her co-worker... he designed a filter or something like and sells them, but I'm digressing... he said he'd make me a filter for my system and help me along the way to set it up. Double yay me!
BUT, he said tank size is my decision. I assume it based on space and money, and well, money is somewhat of an facture where as space, well, I've gota 9 foot wall I plan to put it against. So I'm guessing I have plenty of room.
So, lets get to my question! Finally! I need to decide on a tank size. My wife's co-worker tells me that no matter what size I buy, I'm going to want one bigger. I'm sure. But my question is, where should I start? I priced a 75 gallon tank with base and top on the way home and it came out to $460 or so... my wife warns me that's a bit outta my price range. Now, if I can convince her, I may be able to push that... But, since I've never owned a saltwater tank, should I try something smaller? 30 gallon? 55 gallon? What's the experts here advice?
So, for my anniversery/valentines day/my birthday my wife said that she'd buy me a set up! Yay me!
So... she introduced me to her co-worker... he designed a filter or something like and sells them, but I'm digressing... he said he'd make me a filter for my system and help me along the way to set it up. Double yay me!
BUT, he said tank size is my decision. I assume it based on space and money, and well, money is somewhat of an facture where as space, well, I've gota 9 foot wall I plan to put it against. So I'm guessing I have plenty of room.
So, lets get to my question! Finally! I need to decide on a tank size. My wife's co-worker tells me that no matter what size I buy, I'm going to want one bigger. I'm sure. But my question is, where should I start? I priced a 75 gallon tank with base and top on the way home and it came out to $460 or so... my wife warns me that's a bit outta my price range. Now, if I can convince her, I may be able to push that... But, since I've never owned a saltwater tank, should I try something smaller? 30 gallon? 55 gallon? What's the experts here advice?