This sucks

[bonesnapper]

Well, I woke up this morning to find a leak. My dad is going to come over and look at it. The tank I have is like 10 years old. I got it from a friend for free. Should I buy a new tank because it is such an old tank? Thanks.

 

[bonita69]

sounds like a good reason to get new stuff to me!!! Sorry for the leak

 

[bonesnapper]

I will see if my dad and mom will let me. If I got a 55 long or a 40 long, could I keep a Yellow Tang in either of them?

 

[itom37]

Originally Posted by BoneSnapper
I will see if my dad and mom will let me. If I got a 55 long or a 40 long, could I keep a Yellow Tang in either of them?
The tang police will say no. I think a young yellow tang will be fine for a while.

 

[bonesnapper]

Never mind on the Tang then.

 

[acrylic51]

I'd opt for a new tank....Honestly I'd opt and spring for a 75 before going with the 55 or 40....couple bucks more....

 

[bonesnapper]

That is too big for my room. I will go look at tanks tomorrow. I am kinda on a tighter budget also. So probably I will get a 55.

 

[lecithin]

that and w/ each increase in size comes large cost jumps. Lighting and equipment typically costs more because its larger and you'll need more LR, LS, etc to fill the needs.
Get what you can afford and I'm sorry about the leak.

 

[trippkid]

I'd opt for the bigger tank too, a 75 or 90 is only 6" wider from front to back compared to a 55(Doesn't take really much more or bigger equipment than the 55, maybe a couple more lights if you wanted, but don't have to), just my opinion. I hope you can get it taken care of soon, leaks can become catastrophic in a hurry some times.

Good luck with whatever you decide to go with.
Matt

 

[abethedog]

A larger water column makes for a lot easier care. In my honest opinion.

 

[bonesnapper]

Thanks everyone. My I am going to my LFS today to check out tanks.

 

[dangalla]

if you can fit a 55, you should be able to fit a 75, same dimensions just a little wider. ever since i got my 55 i have wished that i listened and went with a 75

 

[bonesnapper]

Is this a good deal, a 55 long with rounded edges, stand, heater, filter, and top for $515?

 

[azul1994]

If it is brand new than that sounds like a ok deal to me.

 

[matt b]

Originally Posted by BoneSnapper
Is this a good deal, a 55 long with rounded edges, stand, heater, filter, and top for $515?
ya if its new that sounds good. what kind of filter???

 

[bronco300]

if you have the equipment already not sure i'd go with the package?

 

[bonesnapper]

I am going to ***** and Petsmart tomorrow. I will look for kits. The only kits I saw at my LFS was for freshwater. But the other LFS had the better deal on the 55 with the rounded edges.

 

[addicted2]

if a 55 is what you really want and can afford...wallyworld has them real cheap.

 

[bonesnapper]

Originally Posted by MaTT B
ya if its new that sounds good. what kind of filter???
Yep, it is brand new. It comes with 3 bags of sand also. I don't know what type of filter yet, I am going there this morning.

 

[bonesnapper]

I got a 46 gallon bow front with a Fluval 70 gallon filter, new heater, and other goodies for $525.