Tank Size

[stw280]

I can buy a complete setup tank, hood, canopy, wet dry filter, all for $200. I havent seen it yet but if everything appears to be in good shape. Is that enough tank space to support a reef environment.

 

[greatfullreefer]

What size tank? what kind of lighting and wattage?

 

[stw280]

60 gallon
Oh sorry, it's a 60 gallon. I think he just has regular lighting for a salt water tank. I'll have to get new lights for a reef setup I'm sure.

 

[greatfullreefer]

A very nice start for 200 bucks, you will need to consider purchasing a protein skimmer and depending on the kind of corals you want you need to make an investment in new lights. Also do a search for sumps and refugiums on the board as you will benefit from these more than the wet/dry.
welcome and good luck.

 

[stw280]

Thanks a lot reefer. I realize I will have to buy more hardware. But I figured if I can by the tank used that will help with the cost. Thanks again.

 

[wwfstyle]

Thats a good price for all that. If you are looking at egtting the rest of the stuff for a reef then do what I did and ask if your LFS is selling there old equipment for cheap. As they break down you upgrade to what you really need or want.

 

[stw280]

It turns out that 60 gallon was only 12 inches deep. I was told to get at least 18 inches so that I could stack the rocks backward. I decided to go for a larger tank. I am still looking. If you have any ideas. I've tried posting wanted ads on this site.