new larger tank good or bad?

[wuelfman]

well it looks like ill be upgrading my 135 reef to a larger tank
im thinking 200+
what size are you larger tanks ???example (72x18x24 135 gallons)
and what are the pros and cons you have with them?
i will be turning my 55 fo tank into the the 135 and using the 55 as a sump for the tank
also prices in the s.f. bay?
i live in stockton ca.]
thanks a bunch

 

[lcc]

I would go with a 240 gal set up. The advantages to a big tank more fish, maybe schooling fish, big reef etc. draw backs maint. time will increase, cost of maintaining a larger tank andsince you live in CA. the power cost will increase. PG&E will love you. You have to remeber that when you do a water change it will be 50 plus gals. I would also run two filter systems. Most of the wet dry filter I have seen are rated to 200 gals.
All in all if you have the time and money I say go for it. I wish I could, but I am limitted on space. It could be a very fun and rewarding project just remember to take it slow.