Biocube or Convert?

[reefnoob019]

So in order to keep costs low I need to decide whether to go with a biocube and just get the basics down until I can afford a bigger tank or should I just wait until im out of school and get the big tank then? What would be the most logical decision?

 

[redstang]

That answer all depends on you my friend! I wanted to start with a 125gal but neither I, nor my wife, were comfortable with investing 4-5k on a new hobby that we thought</em> we'd like and we thought</em> we'd have the time to devote to it. So I went the BC route myself. Probably harder to keep but significantly less $ to get started. I would advise not getting started until you have a good amount over your budget as you WILL exceed it .

Good luck!

 

[rjrgroup]

Convert what? Need more info...I would simply wait till someone sells their whole set-up. You can pick up some very nice systems for pennies on the dollar here. I've seen large complete systems sell for a few hundred bucks with everything! Patience is key friend.

 

[reefnoob019]

I have a 55 gallon freshwater system right now. 2 hob filters with a standard fluorescent bulb nothing special just normal lol Yeah i have a feeling ill be gathering information for quite some time before i start into this hobby!

 

[rjrgroup]

Tell me about it. I had a tank with rock and a clean up crew for 6 months before I even thought about a fish.

 

[db366]

IMO go biocube or any sort of AIO (all in one). It will cut down on the costs of pumps, plumbing, and energy usage with less pumps.

 

[rjrgroup]

Honestly, a tank that will sustain your ambitions that has less initial critters is best IMO. i wish I would have started with a 200+ gal and nothing in it but live rock, sand and clean up crew. What is your goal ? Inhabitants...

 

[rbredding]

I wouldn't go biocube.. (well, not at first)



my suggestion would be to convert your 55 to salt..
I don't like to see anyone "start" with a small system.. IMO, beginners shouldn't have anything under about 30 gallons.. (for stability)

 

[morganatlanta]

Buy that 75 gallon for sale on here for $200. You'll spend more than that trying to convert your 55. Just plan to stock lightly so that you don't overspend on livestock or get into nutrient management problems and you should be able to run fairly cheaply.