Need your advice

[reice05]

O.k. i've been browsing craigslist for awhile and i've narrowed it down to 2 diffrent setups that i think are nice, i only plan on doing FOWLR for now i plan on getting a porcupine puffer and maybe like a maroon clown (they compatible right???) these are the 2 setups and what come's with each let me know which one u think is the better deal if u dont mind and also what other equip i might need. the first is $400 obo
90 gallon oceanic tank predrilled with 3/4 inch thick glass
black stand
20 gallon sump enclosure
megaflow 3 sump
protein skimmer
heater
filter media
2 bulb canopy light for reef tanks
2 extra brand new bulbs
this one is 300$ obo
72 gallon- black, bowfront, pre-drilled with overflow unit. with matching cabinet/stand, 20 gallon sump, digital thermometer, and magfloat
Mag Drive 9.5 Return Pump
Rio 1700
Maxi Jet 400 w/o suction cup bracket
with the second one im still gonna have to get a protien skimmer right??
and i know ima have to get lights i found a coral life 48in deluxe lunar series fixture a seaclone skimmer package for 200 obo...so basically im can probally get the second setup for 375-450$
im just curious as to which one u professional's

think is the better deal PLS help so i cant start this ASAP thanks alot

 

[soulsigma]

Originally Posted by Reice05
http:///forum/post/3030540
O.k. i've been browsing craigslist for awhile and i've narrowed it down to 2 diffrent setups that i think are nice, i only plan on doing FOWLR for now i plan on getting a porcupine puffer and maybe like a maroon clown (they compatible right???) these are the 2 setups and what come's with each let me know which one u think is the better deal if u dont mind and also what other equip i might need. the first is $400 obo
90 gallon oceanic tank predrilled with 3/4 inch thick glass
black stand
20 gallon sump enclosure
megaflow 3 sump
protein skimmer
heater
filter media
2 bulb canopy light for reef tanks
2 extra brand new bulbs
this one is 300$ obo
72 gallon- black, bowfront, pre-drilled with overflow unit. with matching cabinet/stand, 20 gallon sump, digital thermometer, and magfloat
Mag Drive 9.5 Return Pump
Rio 1700
Maxi Jet 400 w/o suction cup bracket
with the second one im still gonna have to get a protien skimmer right??
and i know ima have to get lights i found a coral life 48in deluxe lunar series fixture a seaclone skimmer package for 200 obo...so basically im can probally get the second setup for 375-450$
im just curious as to which one u professional's

think is the better deal PLS help so i cant start this ASAP thanks alot
If I were you I would purchase option A , the more water volume you have the easier it is to control your parameters, and your getting more bang for your buck as a beginning hobbyist and with a FOWLR the lighting which comes with it should work out just fine. Yes it seems with option B you will have to invest in a skimmer and lighting. They money you save by going with option A you can use to purchase some quality salt, a refractometer, a good quality master marine test kit and whatever may come up and believe me in this hobby something will always come up

GOOD LUCK

p.s. got to the beginners section and read the 101 things you need to know about SWF and you will come across a compatible chart which will help you stock your new tank.

 

[unleashed]

i would have to go with the 90 also.. oceanic is a good tank brand and a much better deal for your money