new guy from dallas

[insane04]

im new to salt but have been freshwater for several years. working on research to decide where i am gonna start

 

[roundman]

You found a good place to start. Read and read and read. Talk to a lot of people, everyone does it a bit different but no one is wrong.

Oh by the way welcome.

 

[eric b]

Welcome and there lots of knowledge on the boards here....

 

[insane04]

my biggest concern is going too small with my build! i hate seeing all the posts of people upsizing within months!

 

[lilrobb]

Well,
bigger is better, at least in most cases...

WELCOME

 

[insane04]

well id like to go as big as i can but keep price down so i can spend my money in other places to make it nice.

 

[eandrews]

Welcome! Info is easily obtained here and everyone is eager to help answer questions. Lot of good books out there too

 

[eandrews]

Yep nanos are tough... im going to one big and one small

 

[lilrobb]

insane04;541260 wrote: well id like to go as big as i can but keep price down so i can spend my money in other places to make it nice.

Check my 240gal for sale, I think that is very nicely priced...

 

[shrimpy brains]

insane04;541260 wrote: well id like to go as big as i can but keep price down so i can spend my money in other places to make it nice.

:welcome: Glad you are here. While you are doing research, you should be able to quickly get your post count up.

If you are on a budget, I would recommend you buy used. You can get a lot more bang for your buck. Check out the buying and selling forum on here. There is always someone selling a tank, lights, protien skimmers, etc. in all different sizes. You should easily find something to fit in your space and budget. You have plenty of time to wait for the right deal, as you are learning.

 

[gnashty]

insane04;541256 wrote: my biggest concern is going too small with my build! i hate seeing all the posts of people upsizing within months!

How big are your fresh tanks? I recommend a larger tank for beginners as it is more forgiving of mistakes, costs more though

insane04;541260 wrote: well id like to go as big as i can but keep price down so i can spend my money in other places to make it nice.

buy used and you can get the tank you want and make it nice

insane04;541248 wrote: im new to salt but have been freshwater for several years. working on research to decide where i am gonna start

Oh - and WELCOME!!

What do you want to keep? Just fish, FOWLR or do you want a reef with corals and live rock? i would start with just fish and the live rock and learn, learn, learn.. FO set ups are the least expensive Saltwater tanks to maintain until you get your knowledge up..

 

[insane04]

2 55 gal and one 125 gal fresh set ups and fish and LR would be nice and it will surely have to be used for me to build a nice set up

 

[gnashty]

insane04;541276 wrote: 2 55 gal and one 125 gal fresh set ups and fish and LR would be nice and it will surely have to be used for me to build a nice set up

Then I would recommend a 125 or larger for your Saltwater tank

 

[lilrobb]

240 for example...

 

[drnecropolis]

Rob is pushing that tank for sure!!!!

Another Westsider.. We are taking over!!!!

Welcome to the big time..

 

[Jaycen B.]

The big time= big money. But it is well worth it.:thumbs:

 

[insane04]

well been over at Robs house since 7 this evening and looks like im gonna go with his 90 gallon.

great guy!!!

 

[cr500_af]

insane04;541452 wrote: well been over at Robs house since 7 this evening and looks like im gonna go with his 90 gallon.

great guy!!!

Rob is awesome and that 90g is a STEAL! Heck, the light is almost worth the price of the system.

Westside, Baby!

 

[drbombay]

welcome.