Lets Talk about FIshtanks!

[Vteckidd]

Ok so i want to buy a fishtank, i have no fucking clue what to do , what to buy, etc.

I was looking at something in the 55 gallon-75gallon range (used off CL seems the way to go). Ok thats the easiest part.

I guess the hard part is figuring out what fish you want, then that determines the rest of the stuff you need?

PROs CONs Salt water vs fresh water fish?

Maintanence on the tank ?

Help a noob out

[coreyctr1980]

If you havent had fish before, i would suggest starting small. Saltwater can be a big deal to take care of.

[eraser4g63]

Start with fresh water and go small ( 10-20 gallon)

[Vteckidd]

really? why so small? almost pointless i want something for my living room

[eraser4g63]

Its just a cheaper start up over all, In the end if you have found out you hate it you don't have a shit ton of money into it. Plus the smaller tanks are easier to set up and maintain until you figure out the gist of it.

[Vteckidd]

Its just a cheaper start up over all, In the end if you have found out you hate it you don't have a shit ton of money into it. Plus the smaller tanks are easier to set up and maintain until you figure out the gist of it.

gotcha makes sense.

[coreyctr1980]

I made the mistake of going big with my first saltwater tank, i had a 90 gallon tank,i got a good deal on it so whatever. I had about 700 in fish and they wound up all dying within about a month...be careful and do alot of research!

[eraser4g63]

Im actually starting my first salt water in the next few weeks with a donated fish.

[Vuongy_Dong]

smaller saltwater tanks are actually harder to take care of. More maintenance such as water changes to keep perimeters correct. Small saltwater tanks will be ok if you put lots of live rock in it. i have a 210 gallon saltwater tank that i dont even do much maintenance on it. Saltwater = more water capacity, the easier. Go fresh water for ease of mind if you're not home much. Mike, if you need help, hit me up. I have been in this hobby for 5 years.

[Vteckidd]

I'm picking up a 72 gallon salt water setup, let you know how it goes

[sti_cham]

buy starter fish, i just recently bought a 120 gallon tank but i have a turtle which explains why i need all the space, if u just want fish a smaller tank would be fine,
oh and maintenance of my old tank was a bitch! when i had my 40 gallon but my 120 is pretty easy. probably cuz i bought a better filter,

[sti_cham]

smaller saltwater tanks are actually harder to take care of. More maintenance such as water changes to keep perimeters correct. Small saltwater tanks will be ok if you put lots of live rock in it. i have a 210 gallon saltwater tank that i dont even do much maintenance on it. Saltwater = more water capacity, the easier. Go fresh water for ease of mind if you're not home much. Mike, if you need help, hit me up. I have been in this hobby for 5 years.

oh and btw if you don't mind me asking how much did you get your 210 gallon tank for?

[Vuongy_Dong]

Tank was $650 new on sale. 1 time only. The tank at any other places are $900+. Dual over flows. Stand and canopy was $1200 after tax.

[sti_cham]

Tank was $650 new on sale. 1 time only. The tank at any other places are $900+. Dual over flows. Stand and canopy was $1200 after tax.

dammm i can be expensive put that price seems about right, cuz i got my for $400, used

[Vteckidd]

I just got the tank who wantsto make some money settig it up for me?

I'll pay!

[Vuongy_Dong]

saltwater for fresh?