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rapt0r32
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IMHO I would have to say start with a 40. 30 gallon and below you would really have to be on top of the water conditions and could be a bit much for a beginner. I started with a 55. ( which I still have ) and moved up to a 125 in time. With a 10 and a 20 you wouldn't be able to house to much in the tank because lack of space.. HTH
rapt0r32
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I would seriously hold off then. Salt water is a bunch of money ( I am sure you are well aware )Basically you had over your paycheck to the tank.... a 10 will be hard to maintain. I am not saying it can't be done. It has been said the bigger the better ( to a certain point) I too was like you when I got into this great hobby. I went to the lfs not knowing a darn thing and wanted to start one in a 20. And after the guy explained it all to me ( took an hour and a half ) out of his time to go through some things with me he talked me into getting a 55. You can get one at <coughing walmart> or any other bigger chain pretty cheap. It is holds water and dont leak then it is good to go is my thought. But back o the subject, a 10 can be done I just don't I would recommend it for a beginner tank. Even my Hosp Tank is 30 gallon and I am always checking the levels there... HTH 
broomer5
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You can do anything you want to, but I strongly suggest something larger than a 10 gallon as your first saltwater tank. Freshwater and saltwater are very different in the demands of the fish keeper, and the needs of the marine animals.
Although similar to freshwater in some respects -saltwater chemistry and fluctuations if they get out of whack, can easily lead to tank failure, loss of animal life and a discouraged hobbyiest.
If money is tight - I would at least try and save up for a 30 gallon minimum, read up on the hobby as your are saving cash, watch your local trading paper for folks wanting to sell their used stuff, and start accumulating what you need when you see it on sale.
As Rapt0r32 said - a 55 is an ideal size first tank, and there are always people wanting to sell their stuff. You'd be surprised on what you can find out there - at a good deal.
Experienced hobbyiests that set up and run small 10 gallon tanks or smaller, do so successfully because they have already mastered the basics.
Little tanks are tough - ask anyone.
Starting out with a 10 I'm afraid too often leads to an unsucessful experience.
You'll want a larger tank 2-1/2 minutes after you set up the 10 gallon anyway
Wish you luck Fishey
Although similar to freshwater in some respects -saltwater chemistry and fluctuations if they get out of whack, can easily lead to tank failure, loss of animal life and a discouraged hobbyiest.
If money is tight - I would at least try and save up for a 30 gallon minimum, read up on the hobby as your are saving cash, watch your local trading paper for folks wanting to sell their used stuff, and start accumulating what you need when you see it on sale.
As Rapt0r32 said - a 55 is an ideal size first tank, and there are always people wanting to sell their stuff. You'd be surprised on what you can find out there - at a good deal.
Experienced hobbyiests that set up and run small 10 gallon tanks or smaller, do so successfully because they have already mastered the basics.
Little tanks are tough - ask anyone.
Starting out with a 10 I'm afraid too often leads to an unsucessful experience.
You'll want a larger tank 2-1/2 minutes after you set up the 10 gallon anyway
Wish you luck Fishey
mr . salty
Active Member
Originally posted by Fishey:
<strong> i had my 10 gallon for 6 years.. it was field with hundreds of fishes </strong><hr></blockquote> Yeah,Right....
<strong> i had my 10 gallon for 6 years.. it was field with hundreds of fishes </strong><hr></blockquote> Yeah,Right....