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An amazing CADE 1800 series 2

What Tank Size Should you Choose?

by greg.chernoff

Aquariums come in many different shapes and sizes. It really depends on your situation to determine which size is best for you. You have to consider things like where you will put the tank, what fish you want to keep, and your skill level. In this article, I will explain why you may want to buy a bigger, smaller, or medium-size tank.

 

A beautiful large reef aquariumBeginner Marine Tank

The most talked-about idea within the topic of tank size is which size is best for beginners. There are lots of reasons why all sizes are good for beginners and the reasons why they aren’t good.

People that are new to the hobby often assume that smaller aquariums are easier to keep than larger ones. This is partly true, but generally smaller aquariums are more difficult to keep. At the same time, beginners probably should not have a 200-gallon tank. This does not mean it is impossible for beginners to be successful with these sizes, but most of the time they should be avoided.

Why are small aquariums bad for beginners? First of all, when I say “small aquarium” I am referring to tanks under 40-gallons. In the marine aquarium hobby, stability is everything. Keeping water parameters stable is the most crucial part to keeping corals and fish. Of course, there is a general range you want to be in with some parameters being more ideal, but as long as you are within that range and stable you are set out to have a successful aquarium. The less water volume there is, the more difficult it will be to maintain stability. While a few extra nutrients will not hurt a larger aquarium, that bit will have a bigger impact on a smaller aquarium because there is less water to balance it out. For this reason, everything happens much faster in a smaller aquarium. This is not to say a beginner cannot keep a smaller aquarium with amazing results. It just means that smaller aquariums may take more work, surprisingly.

What attracts new hobbyists to small aquariums is the price. They are much cheaper in every aspect. The tank itself is cheaper. The equipment is cheaper. You don’t have to buy as much rock and sand. It even takes up less electricity. This is why a larger 200-gallon aquarium may not be ideal for a beginner. A larger aquarium is easier, but it is also much more expensive. You have to buy more lights or bigger lights. You have to buy a bigger skimmer, bigger pumps, and more rocks. You are also dealing with much more water. A tiny five-gallon water change is not going to impact your water bill much, but a twenty-gallon water change one or more times per month plus ATO water will add up.

So what size should beginners go with? Anything between 50-175 gallons is great for beginners. Keep in mind that the larger you go, the more expensive it will get overall. A 90-gallon tank would be great for a beginner, as it offers a good balance between something that is easy, but not too expensive.

 

Aquariums size for experienced hobbyists

If you are an experienced hobbyist, you have a larger variety of which tanks will be suitable for you. It just depends on what tank you want to have. If you want more fish you will need a larger tank. If you don’t want to have to mix as much water for water changes, you may want to go with a smaller tank. You also need to consider the price. Do you want to buy a cheaper tank and save money for fish and corals? Do you want to buy the best tank you can buy? These are all things you need to consider. You probably have a specific idea of what you want in your next tank. AlgaeBarn has you covered with the best tanks from CADE.

 

Fish per gallon?

A common question among beginner hobbyists is how many fish they can have in a particular aquarium. A while ago there was this idea floating around on the internet that the rule was “one inch of fish per gallon”.  This rule is silly because you cannot have a 20-inch fish in a 20-gallon aquarium or 20 fish that are one inch. While it is inhumane to put too many fish in a small space, the main reason this rule does not work is because of the bioload that comes with fish. For the most part, the amount of fish you can have in a particular tank depends on how much bioload the tank can handle. Keep in mind that big fish create more bioload and small fish create less. Better filtration will allow for a higher bioload. That means that a 100-gallon-aquarium can have a larger bioload than another 100-gallon-aquarium depending on its filtration. A better aquarium will allow you to have more fish, to an extent of course.

 

CADE Reef S2 tank sizes

The reef S2 series aquariums by CADE come with a pre-assembled stand, an awesome sump, and an ATO chamber. These tanks are currently being sold by AlgaeBarn and are some of the best tanks you can buy. They come in many different sizes, which I am going to break down for you. Keep mind that the sump volume is what can actually be used, rather than the complete volume of the sump.

The smallest is the CADE Reef 600 S2 also known as the PR2-600(pro reef). The total system capacity is 70-gallons, which includes a 13-gallon sump. The display volume is 57-gallons. This tank would be great for beginners or advanced hobbyists. It would be a great upgrade from a nano aquarium. Its cube shape allows it to fit into many spaces.

The PR2-900 has a total capacity of 98.5-gallons. The sump is 13-gallons and the display is 85.6 gallons. This aquarium is a decently sized tank that can fit a wide range of different fish. It is probably the most ideal tank size for a beginner.

Next is the PR2-1200. This aquarium has a display volume of 114-gallons and a sump volume of 21-gallons. It adds up to a 135-gallon system. Again, this is a great size for beginners. That doesn’t me it isn’t good for more advanced hobbyists either. You can certainly have a lot of fun with this aquarium.

The PR2-1500 is 169-gallons in total with a 143-gallon display and a 26.4-gallon sump.

The biggest aquarium from this line up is the PR2-1800, which comes in at a total volume of 207-gallons. It has a 171-gallon display and a 35.4-gallon sump.

The two largest aquariums may not be ideal for beginners but will be able to house some big fish. All of these aquariums will be great for most hobbyists. All of these options have great accessibility to the sump and are very well-built. They will make the hobby a delightful experience.

Hopefully, this article helped you get a better idea of what size aquarium you want to get. Remember it all depends on your situation. You should definitely enjoy the aquarium you decide to buy as well!

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Comments

  1. mstrait44 says

    November 2, 2020 at 1:19 pm

    Go big or you may regret not doing it later!

    Reply
    • Seth Jung says

      November 2, 2020 at 4:14 pm

      Totally agree after having upgraded 3 times now, save in the long run!

      Reply
      • beth.toler says

        November 7, 2020 at 7:38 pm

        Same here!

        Reply
        • Star PASSMORE says

          November 18, 2020 at 2:54 pm

          Go as big as the you can afford. Youll regret ut later if you dont..

          Reply
      • beth.toler says

        November 7, 2020 at 7:38 pm

        Same here!

        Reply
      • Matthew Bailey says

        November 10, 2020 at 1:38 am

        budget but bigger is better

        Reply
        • Nathaniel Vick says

          November 22, 2020 at 11:19 pm

          Absolutely! Better to get what you want than going through several tanks!?

          Reply
      • Charles Folstrom says

        November 12, 2020 at 2:44 pm

        Definitely get what space and budget will allow.

        Reply
        • Xiaoxi Yang says

          November 26, 2020 at 6:09 am

          Agreed. Bigger is nice, but space and budget are key.

          Reply
        • Xiaoxi Yang says

          November 26, 2020 at 6:09 am

          Agreed. Bigger is nice, but space and budget are key.

          Reply
      • dillonpitts28 says

        November 13, 2020 at 10:48 pm

        I agree on bigger. I started out small thinking thats all I would need and 4 tanks later. I would have saved money if I went big to start with but big tanks was intimidating when I first started.

        Reply
      • Justin says

        November 16, 2020 at 1:59 pm

        1500, it gives an ample amount of display volume to house most of the “wants” from the tang gang and still have enough room for some awesome aqua shaping.

        Reply
      • missinglink358 says

        November 21, 2020 at 11:50 am

        Regret not waiting longer, jumped the gun and bought to soon. Should have waited!

        Reply
    • fferguson21 says

      November 2, 2020 at 5:32 pm

      go big or change in 1 yr

      Reply
      • fferguson21 says

        November 2, 2020 at 5:33 pm

        go as big as you can

        Reply
        • robertstevens102183 says

          November 5, 2020 at 3:37 am

          As big as you budget will let you lol

          Reply
          • Tim Matthews says

            November 14, 2020 at 11:45 am

            What’s a budget?

        • marybeth.jirasek says

          November 10, 2020 at 6:53 am

          I agree. Go as big as you can without hurting your wallet.

          Reply
        • pweiss989 says

          November 23, 2020 at 6:27 am

          Totally agree, bigger is better in the long run!

          Reply
      • bambauer.m says

        November 6, 2020 at 9:26 pm

        lol too true

        Reply
    • Matthew Smoyer says

      November 2, 2020 at 7:09 pm

      The bigger the better!

      Reply
      • Tilor Teegardin says

        November 2, 2020 at 8:29 pm

        Bigger is definitely better but make sure you don’t go bigger than your space can handle. If you start small and grow you will end up spending more money in the long run as you grow and the smaller tanks are much harder to care for. They require a ton of regular maintenance.

        Reply
        • vito marchese says

          November 6, 2020 at 12:37 pm

          Bigger is always better

          Reply
      • Tilor Teegardin says

        November 2, 2020 at 8:29 pm

        Bigger is definitely better but make sure you don’t go bigger than your space can handle. If you start small and grow you will end up spending more money in the long run as you grow and the smaller tanks are much harder to care for. They require a ton of regular maintenance.

        Reply
        • cronamator says

          November 9, 2020 at 8:31 pm

          Great advice

          Reply
      • Ryan says

        November 9, 2020 at 4:26 pm

        Definitely

        Reply
      • wili145 says

        November 16, 2020 at 5:17 pm

        Thats right

        Reply
    • gerardobarbaro says

      November 2, 2020 at 10:03 pm

      The bigger the tank the less water changes needed

      Reply
    • Joshua Vaisman says

      November 3, 2020 at 9:14 am

      Agreed – the biggest your budget and space allows

      Reply
    • Regina Heitschmidt says

      November 3, 2020 at 11:00 am

      I did, I ended up upgrading only two months on! Shiukd have gone big from the beginning

      Reply
    • madonia.robert says

      November 3, 2020 at 11:03 am

      180 gal!

      Reply
    • Charlie says

      November 4, 2020 at 6:24 pm

      Go as big as you can afford and best size for the space in your home.

      Reply
    • Larry Moore says

      November 8, 2020 at 1:25 am

      I’m going to stick with the 65 gallon to start with. As I gain experience and self confidence I plan to go bigger, probably 125

      Reply
    • Ryan says

      November 9, 2020 at 4:24 pm

      Sooooo true!

      Reply
    • Rich Atkins says

      November 9, 2020 at 7:34 pm

      Fit to the space you have

      Reply
    • Cory Randles says

      November 11, 2020 at 9:07 am

      That is one thing I wish I first did when I started

      Reply
    • Adam P says

      November 12, 2020 at 6:14 am

      I started in the hobby with a nano…and now have a 100g system. Nano taught me patience and built good routine maintenance habits.

      Reply
    • Christopher Monroe says

      November 16, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      As large as your budget allows!

      Reply
    • walter_hdgs says

      November 16, 2020 at 6:38 pm

      Bigger always better ?

      Reply
    • walter_hdgs says

      November 17, 2020 at 4:55 am

      Bigger less chance of crash

      Reply
    • Luis says

      November 17, 2020 at 7:16 am

      That’s true, however I just can go as big as a dedicated space that I have at home for the aquarium, but is quite enough…for now 😉

      Reply
    • Luis says

      November 17, 2020 at 7:17 am

      Totally agree, however I just can go as big as a dedicated space that I have at home for the aquarium, but is quite enough…for now 😉

      Reply
    • Luis says

      November 17, 2020 at 7:17 am

      Same here, however I just can go as big as a dedicated space that I have at home for the aquarium, but is quite enough…for now 😉

      Reply
    • dbooker0082 says

      November 18, 2020 at 4:10 pm

      1500 is perfect for me

      Reply
    • Amir Tas says

      November 20, 2020 at 5:15 pm

      I ?

      Reply
    • Christina Wahrmund says

      November 20, 2020 at 8:31 pm

      I regret it now!

      Reply
    • michaelgtcaruso says

      November 21, 2020 at 4:37 am

      go big or go home!

      Reply
    • wendy.stern says

      November 21, 2020 at 5:37 pm

      started at 30 and 3 tanks later am at 180!

      Reply
    • Ryan Gross says

      November 21, 2020 at 7:41 pm

      I totally agree!!

      Reply
    • jjapn says

      November 23, 2020 at 3:35 pm

      I agree, go big now because you know you’re going to want to later.

      Reply
    • Tim Coplan says

      November 23, 2020 at 7:24 pm

      biggest

      Reply
    • Brian Smith says

      November 24, 2020 at 12:02 pm

      Currently in that “regret it later phase”. ?? but really looking forward to the upgrade!

      Reply
    • gigi222255 says

      November 29, 2020 at 8:25 am

      Once you understand the concepts of reefing, the largest tank you can fit into a room when considering weight and dimensions is the way to go. Get the largest tank you can afford first. It cost less in the long run and avoids the upgrade swap.

      Reply
  2. mstrait44 says

    November 2, 2020 at 1:35 pm

    Well as big as you can…

    Reply
    • Joshua Vaisman says

      November 10, 2020 at 7:22 am

      I like big tanks and I cannot lie…

      Reply
  3. Daniel Bucher says

    November 2, 2020 at 1:39 pm

    I hadn’t intended on getting a reef tank. Then I started helping friends and parts started to pile up. I started with a 125 acrylic tank. And a huge refugium.

    Reply
  4. jose.caraveo1 says

    November 2, 2020 at 1:43 pm

    Go big! I am regretting starting off small.

    Reply
    • Daniel Shyer says

      November 2, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      ditto

      Reply
    • cjmatthews425 says

      November 3, 2020 at 6:06 am

      Decided on a tank slightly larger then you think you want to have. Most hobbiest upgrade and go larger once they start to see how much room is taken up by the aquascape.

      Reply
    • Jadin Devito says

      November 4, 2020 at 1:30 pm

      me too would have been better off with more space

      Reply
  5. Ryan Reed says

    November 2, 2020 at 1:50 pm

    207g Cade so that you can fit a wide variety of aquatic life!

    Reply
  6. taylorator101 says

    November 2, 2020 at 1:53 pm

    Go big!! The smaller you start the harder it is!

    Reply
    • Jim T says

      November 28, 2020 at 10:12 am

      Go as big as your home and budget will allow

      Reply
  7. trevorpem10 says

    November 2, 2020 at 1:54 pm

    Whatever you do don’t let your wife decide, that is unless she’s into the hobby! As big as you can afford!

    Reply
  8. Ronny Chiang says

    November 2, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    My dream tank is 120g

    Reply
  9. Daniel Creeron says

    November 2, 2020 at 2:12 pm

    Like others have said, buy the biggest you can afford. If you go too small it will end up costing twice as much in the long run.

    Reply
    • Jemma Hussey says

      November 2, 2020 at 5:15 pm

      Thanks! That’s some good advice. I am looking into getting a saltwater tank. It will be my first.

      Reply
  10. Daniel Creeron says

    November 2, 2020 at 2:17 pm

    ***Duplicate

    Reply
  11. Jeremy says

    November 2, 2020 at 2:24 pm

    The biggest you can get is the way to go! However you learn a lot as you grow a smaller system(and get very creative) but the frustration of always wanting to expand is easier to deal with the bigger you start with!

    Reply
  12. Eric says

    November 2, 2020 at 2:28 pm

    Pick the biggest size tank you can fit/afford!

    Reply
    • Michael Schmieder says

      November 3, 2020 at 7:14 am

      Great information here. I recommend getting the biggest tank you can afford and have the room. Otherwise, you may have regrets.

      Reply
  13. kayla18j says

    November 2, 2020 at 2:34 pm

    Bigger the better!

    Reply
  14. Edwin says

    November 2, 2020 at 2:35 pm

    The bigger the better.

    Reply
    • gbrag64 says

      November 8, 2020 at 3:57 pm

      Go big or go home

      Reply
  15. Brent McCloskey says

    November 2, 2020 at 2:41 pm

    The bigger the better!

    Reply
  16. Mike Kincade says

    November 2, 2020 at 2:41 pm

    When you say this size will do go bigger cause it won’t be big enough for long

    Reply
  17. kweisen-1082 says

    November 2, 2020 at 2:43 pm

    I have 3 Nano Tanks less than 40 gallons. I wish I had the 120 gallons or larger now.

    Reply
  18. ANTHONY CANDELORA says

    November 2, 2020 at 2:43 pm

    Get as big as u can afford and able to handle maintenance wise

    Reply
  19. Cody Fisher says

    November 2, 2020 at 2:44 pm

    I live in a apartment so I know one day ill have to move it. Ill take the 6 or 1200

    Reply
  20. kayla18j says

    November 2, 2020 at 2:44 pm

    Love large tanks

    Reply
  21. Mr Papu says

    November 2, 2020 at 2:45 pm

    Go as big as your budget can handle. I see so many leave the hobby for going too big & not wanting to deal with whatever issue they happen to deal with.

    Reply
  22. Mike Kincade says

    November 2, 2020 at 2:45 pm

    Get as big as you can fit or you’ll regret it when your changing out tanks lol

    Reply
  23. ryan2577p says

    November 2, 2020 at 2:47 pm

    It’s too hard to choose!! Like them all!

    Reply
  24. ryan2577p says

    November 2, 2020 at 2:48 pm

    It’s too hard to choose!

    Reply
  25. tyler.powell says

    November 2, 2020 at 2:49 pm

    I need all sizes

    Reply
  26. Michgander reefer says

    November 2, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    Buy what your budget allows and thats to include all the gear to go with.

    Reply
  27. ANTHONY CANDELORA says

    November 2, 2020 at 2:57 pm

    Do what you budget allows and the amount of maintenance you can handle

    Reply
  28. paulmatthewguilliam says

    November 2, 2020 at 3:04 pm

    Go Big or go home!

    Reply
  29. Shimi Belen says

    November 2, 2020 at 3:05 pm

    Largest your space allows.

    Reply
  30. Tanner Galmeister says

    November 2, 2020 at 3:10 pm

    GO big or go home!

    Reply
  31. Richard Turner says

    November 2, 2020 at 3:18 pm

    Go big or go home

    Reply
  32. mathewhough says

    November 2, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    As big as you can afford and fit

    Reply
  33. mathewhough says

    November 2, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    As big as you can afford and fit

    Reply
  34. salerno.sam says

    November 2, 2020 at 3:33 pm

    It depends on what kind of tank you want. I started out small and plan on keeping a nano, but I’m ready fir a 100+ gallon tank now.

    Reply
  35. William Leonard says

    November 2, 2020 at 3:37 pm

    The bigger the better you will regret going small when it gets full fast.

    Reply
  36. Thereasa says

    November 2, 2020 at 3:43 pm

    Honestly, moderate size is probably best for beginners, especially those on a budget. Not having to buy as much sand and rock and water, etc is often more appealing than dumping thousands of dollars in all at once. Personally, I’ve dealt with a lot of freshwater systems and had an idea what it would cost when I started my 120 Gallon reef, but it still gave me a good sucker punch at the start.

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  37. spencershawnallenward says

    November 2, 2020 at 3:45 pm

    I’m from Texas.. where everything is bigger. Bigger is better!

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  38. Sam says

    November 2, 2020 at 3:45 pm

    Depends on what kind of tank you want, your living situation, how much you want to spend, and how much room you have to dedicate to the tank. I started out with a nano and love it, but I also want to add a larger eventually. I’m active duty military so the thought of breaking down a huge tank and moving it every couple of years isn’t that appealing.

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  39. mlashawnbenton says

    November 2, 2020 at 3:47 pm

    I’d recommend at least starting with a 75 gallon. I have a 100 gallon now but first was a 55 gallon and it was never enough for me. My dream is anywhere from 2 to 500 gallons.

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    • liqin.nicole.xu says

      November 5, 2020 at 10:20 am

      Dream tank 150 gallon

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  40. William Leonard says

    November 2, 2020 at 3:47 pm

    My first comment didnt work

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  41. spschiebel says

    November 2, 2020 at 3:50 pm

    Decided long ago to go big. 5′ or 6′ Strongly considering the 1500 or 1800 from Cade for my first tank.

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  42. Shawn says

    November 2, 2020 at 3:51 pm

    The bigger the better!

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  43. salerno.sam says

    November 2, 2020 at 3:51 pm

    None of my comments are posting….

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  44. pumas0511 says

    November 2, 2020 at 3:52 pm

    Great information. Thanks.

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  45. Charles Folstrom says

    November 2, 2020 at 3:52 pm

    As big as you can!

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  46. Scott Forbes says

    November 2, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    Go as big as you can afford.

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  47. pumas0511 says

    November 2, 2020 at 3:57 pm

    Very informative. Thanks for sharing.

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  48. Mermaids reef says

    November 2, 2020 at 3:59 pm

    Just get whatever you can afford

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  49. Joshua Ballenger says

    November 2, 2020 at 4:05 pm

    If you have the space go with the bigger tank. Everyone gets the itch to upgrade at one point or another.

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  50. Joseph Nguyen says

    November 2, 2020 at 4:11 pm

    At least 70 gallons but decide what type of fish you want to keep

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  51. Aaron Sutton says

    November 2, 2020 at 4:15 pm

    big tanks for big fish!

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  52. Mya Murphy says

    November 2, 2020 at 4:16 pm

    I love large tanks with lots of fish..

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  53. Robert Bowers says

    November 2, 2020 at 4:18 pm

    The bigger the better. Get the biggest you can fit in the space

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  54. Emily bell says

    November 2, 2020 at 4:19 pm

    Big as possible

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  55. Tran Phan says

    November 2, 2020 at 4:20 pm

    Bigger is better but I love the look of nanos.

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  56. Seth Jung says

    November 2, 2020 at 4:20 pm

    After having upgraded 3 times, I’d say go big to start.

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  57. Emily bell says

    November 2, 2020 at 4:21 pm

    Bigger the better

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  58. teresaannehand says

    November 2, 2020 at 4:21 pm

    I agree with the go big I kept going bigger now I have a 300 gallon and I absolutely love it.

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  59. andystipe says

    November 2, 2020 at 4:28 pm

    Go big or you will regret it later.

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  60. gandla nagaraviteja says

    November 2, 2020 at 4:40 pm

    I like PR-1200 and PR1500

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  61. CJ says

    November 2, 2020 at 4:42 pm

    Go big because you will want to later

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  62. Carl Lusk says

    November 2, 2020 at 4:47 pm

    Go as big as you can afford.

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  63. kpdiver15 says

    November 2, 2020 at 4:49 pm

    Get the largest tank you can afford.

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  64. cmillward says

    November 2, 2020 at 4:53 pm

    Always go as big as you can fit in the house

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  65. Alfie says

    November 2, 2020 at 4:56 pm

    No matter what size you pick you will want something bigger. Choose something that fits your space and budget. Remember a used tank is does not hold much value.

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  66. Alfie Henshaw says

    November 2, 2020 at 4:58 pm

    90 is a good start

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  67. Russell George says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:05 pm

    A medium sized tank is a good starter because it’s easier to handle, relatively lower initial cost, and not so small that you will immediately want to upgrade. Something around the 40 gal size will give you enough space for some fish and corals but things like water changes won’t be so crazy that you’re mixing up 20+ gallons per week. It’s also easy enough to restart if things go crazy and would be a good sized quarantine tank when you finally do decide to go bigger.

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  68. Jacob T Wright says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:09 pm

    Go as big as you can maintain. Going big is nice but there are many times going to big can be just as bad and overwhelming.

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  69. Joe major says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:11 pm

    Get the big one now and you won’t have regret later!!

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  70. Jacob T Wright says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:11 pm

    Go as big as you can maintain.

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  71. Joe major says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:12 pm

    Get the big one baby!!

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  72. Deva says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:17 pm

    I know everyone will say go big or go home and I normally agree, however there is some very nice about a nano cheaper to buy, cheaper to run and still looks great!
    so there is no one size fits all answer here. so many factors like what are your goals, what do you want to keep how big of a budget etc.

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  73. Aaron Hill says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:17 pm

    Go Big! Room for larger/more exotic fish and a more stable system

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  74. chadtadams says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:18 pm

    Awesome

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  75. Aaron Hill says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:18 pm

    Always nice to have as much room as you can fit

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  76. Tracy says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:22 pm

    The bigger the better.!

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  77. sublunarynature says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:23 pm

    Whatever works for you! I started with a 12 gallon and liked it better than my current larger tank.

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  78. Jose Delgado says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:26 pm

    Big enough to avoid the tang police 🙂

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  79. Thomas A Jordan says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:27 pm

    always go as big as you can possibly afford!

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  80. grymtooth says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:35 pm

    Having started in a 4 gallon, moved to a 20 gallon, then finally to a 90 gallon, I would say go as big as the budget would allow.

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  81. Nathaniel says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:36 pm

    While I’d like to say go as big as space allows, I believe you should only go as big as your schedule allows for maintenance. If you only have half an hour on the weekends you’re willing to work on the tank, get a tank that only requires half an hour of work.

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  82. carloapalis says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:42 pm

    get a tank as big as you can fit in your space. the bigger the better.

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  83. atrevino says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:45 pm

    Any size will work. Doesn’t really matter. Buy what you can afford.

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  84. Nick Barger says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:50 pm

    150! Between medium and too big

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  85. evergreek says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:51 pm

    Go ahead and buy big. It’s more stable and you end up saving money in the long run.

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  86. Mike says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:52 pm

    Go with the biggest you can afford!

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  87. Jesus says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:53 pm

    I has a 75 gallon as my first tank. I liked the 4 foot length but not the depth. These Cade aquariums look good.

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  88. fferguson21 says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:58 pm

    Bigger as you can

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  89. Michael Pimental says

    November 2, 2020 at 5:59 pm

    I know from experience that the more water I have the easier it wil be for me and and all species of fish and coral that I put in this beautiful aquarium. I love everything about the system and have never had one quite like it. I currently have a 90 gl with a top overflow and a 30 gallon sump. With two 250 wat led lights under canopy. Very old-school. Need an upgrade. Love the PR2-1800 this old reefer needs a real reefer tank. I have had saltwater tanks since my early 20’s now turning 51 next month. Would be an awesome birthday present. I am a disabled combat vetran the tank is awsome therapy.

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    • David says

      November 2, 2020 at 7:42 pm

      Concerning tank size, go as big as possible for the space you are putting tank in. I’ve got a 110g and want bigger. My tank was bought used so the dimensions aren’t what I would call convenient. It’s 30″ deep and 18″ wide so a powerful light must be used to penetrate to the bottom. Go with a 24″ deep 24″ wide to give you room to aquascape. Consider the fish you want as well. Sailfin tang s require 150 gallon or more to be happy. If you buy smaller you will be limited on your fish.

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  90. Chad Boyd says

    November 2, 2020 at 6:01 pm

    The bigger the better in my opinion!

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  91. patrick pellegrino says

    November 2, 2020 at 6:07 pm

    the daddy of them all

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  92. Juan Carlos Perez says

    November 2, 2020 at 6:15 pm

    I started with a 90 gallon and now looking for something bigger. Seems like im not the only with this problem

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  93. Jason Hempel says

    November 2, 2020 at 6:18 pm

    Don’t make the mistake I did and buy a tank too small. Do the research and plan everything before you commit.

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  94. Bill Kroll says

    November 2, 2020 at 6:29 pm

    People always say go as big as possible, but you got get a size you will do the upkeep on.

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  95. Jordn says

    November 2, 2020 at 6:29 pm

    Wishing I would have went bigger

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  96. Bill Kroll says

    November 2, 2020 at 6:30 pm

    I am liking the new Cade systems

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  97. Bryan says

    November 2, 2020 at 6:30 pm

    Bigger the better

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  98. Jeff Rochon says

    November 2, 2020 at 6:36 pm

    Get the biggest you can fit/afford. Larger volume of water results in lower fluctuations in chemical and salt makeup.

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  99. Richard Morris says

    November 2, 2020 at 6:41 pm

    Bigger the better. Less fluctuations

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  100. Connor Belew says

    November 2, 2020 at 6:49 pm

    Big

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  101. kmeyersusmc says

    November 2, 2020 at 7:01 pm

    As big as you can fit

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  102. fergusontracy438 says

    November 2, 2020 at 7:04 pm

    Bigger the better, I started with a 24 gallon salt now I want a large saltwater tank lol

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  103. fergusontracy438 says

    November 2, 2020 at 7:04 pm

    Bigger the better, I started with a 24 gallon salt now I want a larger saltwater tank lol

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  104. John Worthington says

    November 2, 2020 at 7:06 pm

    I always think you should go as big as possible less headaches in the long run

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  105. enordstrom says

    November 2, 2020 at 7:13 pm

    Depending on your situation I always recommend people to get a larger tank and quality equipment when setting up a new tank. Have my eye on the Cade 1800 S2, looks well built and could be a game changer in the hobby!

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  106. Michael Mooney says

    November 2, 2020 at 7:15 pm

    Gotta go as big as you can be patient and do it right

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  107. Michael says

    November 2, 2020 at 7:19 pm

    Go with what fits your budget

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  108. Ashley Servee says

    November 2, 2020 at 7:21 pm

    Definitely agree with others. The bigger the better. Lol

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  109. Hayden G says

    November 2, 2020 at 7:22 pm

    If I could start over, I would do a 210 gallon tank, great dimensions overall. AIOs are great too!

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  110. Brad OD says

    November 2, 2020 at 7:27 pm

    The bigger the better

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  111. Tess Scuba says

    November 2, 2020 at 7:27 pm

    The biggest one available! 🙂

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  112. Josep Scalice says

    November 2, 2020 at 7:28 pm

    I started off with a 70g fowlr, now I’m at a 90g reef with predators… hopefully next year when we get a house and a forever home, I can upgrade to a 150+.

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  113. Tess Scuba says

    November 2, 2020 at 7:29 pm

    The biggest one available! ?

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  114. Travis jacobs says

    November 2, 2020 at 7:30 pm

    Big tanks are always better

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  115. Bart says

    November 2, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    120-150 gallon tank is the perfect fit for me. Great promo because I’m in the market for a tank and was not considering a CADE……..until today.

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  116. benddontbreak says

    November 2, 2020 at 7:33 pm

    Bigger is better

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  117. jasonbohr26 says

    November 2, 2020 at 7:35 pm

    I’d love a 900 but I think as someone new to the hobby the 600 would be better for me to learn with

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  118. benddontbreak says

    November 2, 2020 at 7:37 pm

    Any size is cool with me , but I prefer larger tanks

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  119. vbll2232 says

    November 2, 2020 at 7:46 pm

    As big as you can fit and maintain 🙂

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  120. Shannon Nichols says

    November 2, 2020 at 7:47 pm

    For saltwater/reef, the bigger the tank the easier they are to maintain. Just my opinion.

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  121. jjjestude says

    November 2, 2020 at 7:57 pm

    180 is about right

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  122. david w sheffield says

    November 2, 2020 at 8:00 pm

    I think the 1500 is a great start.

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  123. Casey says

    November 2, 2020 at 8:11 pm

    Years ago I hated small tanks and had large tanks. 20+ yrs in the hobby I enjoy both Large and Nano Tanks

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  124. Matt Traylor says

    November 2, 2020 at 8:13 pm

    Bigger is always more stable!

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  125. LUIS ACEVES says

    November 2, 2020 at 8:14 pm

    Decide on the size you want, than go one size bigger. Trust me.

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    • Lisa says

      November 2, 2020 at 8:35 pm

      I always want it bigger shortly after I set up a new tank, lol

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      • ajdipota says

        November 2, 2020 at 10:20 pm

        Same here! The bigger, the more stable. May not be the best for beginners, but these Cade systems look to be the most complete I’ve seen, which would make having a larger tank easier to maintain.

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  126. Rboon says

    November 2, 2020 at 8:30 pm

    I started with a 5g, wish I wouldve went bigger from the beginning

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  127. gbrag64 says

    November 2, 2020 at 8:35 pm

    The bigger the better!!!!

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  128. Compy Ginorio says

    November 2, 2020 at 8:52 pm

    Definitely the bigger one that can anyone can afford and accommodate in a designated area for enjoyment. But with more water volume more easy is to keep the water quality steady.

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  129. Troy D Feeken says

    November 2, 2020 at 9:01 pm

    Start with what kind of fish you’d like to keep. Then based on that adjust your necessary tank size.

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  130. Troy D Feeken says

    November 2, 2020 at 9:02 pm

    What type of fish would you like. Some require longer swims while others are suitable for a nano size desktop aquarium

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  131. Scott Even says

    November 2, 2020 at 9:03 pm

    I like the two Bigger Cade Options for sure.

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  132. Justin Walz says

    November 2, 2020 at 9:03 pm

    Bigger tanks offer some flexibility such as water Parameter consistency but always remember if it is a Reef, you have to stock with corals. The bigger the more patient you have to be

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  133. jstburnt says

    November 2, 2020 at 9:05 pm

    Go big or go home!!!!

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  134. Jeff Rust says

    November 2, 2020 at 9:08 pm

    The bigger the better

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  135. Jeff Rust says

    November 2, 2020 at 9:09 pm

    The bigger the better

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  136. appsmav says

    November 2, 2020 at 9:16 pm

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  137. Michele Price says

    November 2, 2020 at 9:29 pm

    Do your research, decide on the best size for you. Then get the next size up 🙂

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  138. Andrew Welsh says

    November 2, 2020 at 9:36 pm

    Every size it’s it’s own experience, but i will say, going too big can make things awfully tough. Once you clear about 250 or so, equipment can start to get real pricey real fast and if something goes wrong, it takes months to get it back.

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  139. Dee says

    November 2, 2020 at 9:41 pm

    Get the biggest tank you can now because you’ll want to upgrade later when you go small

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  140. Jay says

    November 2, 2020 at 9:43 pm

    I regret not starting bigger.

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  141. justin dejesus says

    November 2, 2020 at 9:48 pm

    i usually say go with what size you are comfortable taking care of. but man is bigger definitely better

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  142. Jay-Jay Agnir says

    November 2, 2020 at 9:48 pm

    You’re always going to want to upgrade so buy the largest tank you can afford.That’s why I decided to upgrade to the CADE 1800 S2 from my nuvo 30 gallon tank. Best decision I ever made.

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  143. justin dejesus says

    November 2, 2020 at 9:50 pm

    i always say get a tank you are comfortable taking care of but bigger is better. more options to chose from

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  144. Tim Tran says

    November 2, 2020 at 10:17 pm

    that old adage “go big or go home” is a staple of mine. but alas, the boss (aka wife) says the biggest i can go would be the 1500S

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  145. Kristian MadMax Theissen says

    November 2, 2020 at 11:01 pm

    Started out with a 29g. Should have just started my 55 lol. But hey now i will have more room for a cade 1800!

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  146. Steven Flores says

    November 2, 2020 at 11:32 pm

    Go as big as you can fit. Because you will be upgrading quickly.

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  147. Brian Smith says

    November 2, 2020 at 11:33 pm

    Go big or go home!

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  148. Mike Brown says

    November 2, 2020 at 11:35 pm

    I wish I would have picked a bigger tank size to start with! I started with a 60 and want to upgrade. If I had one suggestion to make to a new saltwater hobbyist it would be to go big or go home!!! ???

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  149. Dallas T. says

    November 3, 2020 at 12:21 am

    I would like to graduate to a bigger tank!

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    • Christopher jeffers says

      November 18, 2020 at 10:49 pm

      I wouldgo over size because with a new tank comes new life you will be glad to have gotten the larger tank

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  150. Dallas T. says

    November 3, 2020 at 12:32 am

    Give me the biggest tank!

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  151. Chris Segraves says

    November 3, 2020 at 1:39 am

    I agree with everyone that a bigger tank is easier because it has more wiggle room. I would like the cube for my next tank due to where I want to put it.

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  152. appsmavtesting says

    November 3, 2020 at 2:02 am

    My dream tank is 120g

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  153. craftaddict1 says

    November 3, 2020 at 3:44 am

    Go bigger is the theme here. I agree.

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  154. jlevenson24 says

    November 3, 2020 at 4:17 am

    The huuuge one!

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  155. ricks024 says

    November 3, 2020 at 4:22 am

    Always go as big as you can.

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  156. Kevin Johnson says

    November 3, 2020 at 4:29 am

    I started with a 55 Gallon. It is a great beginner tank to learn the hobby and learn from my mistakes that would be very costly in a larger aquarium. After a few years, it will be time to update to the PR2-1500.

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  157. Linda Montgomery says

    November 3, 2020 at 4:36 am

    Get the biggest you can afford ?

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  158. Linda Montgomery says

    November 3, 2020 at 4:46 am

    Get the biggest you can afford

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  159. Joy Marish says

    November 3, 2020 at 5:07 am

    I’d start small if I were a beginner, but as I’ve had aquariums before I’d go mid size.

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  160. jeffery486 says

    November 3, 2020 at 5:13 am

    To each their own but I regret starting with a 25 gallon.

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  161. James Lance says

    November 3, 2020 at 5:39 am

    The biggest one you could use is the best choice for stability.

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  162. Christopher Olinick says

    November 3, 2020 at 5:42 am

    Go big, or go home! Easier to manage bigger tank.

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  163. jjjestude says

    November 3, 2020 at 5:56 am

    Nice

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  164. cjmatthews425 says

    November 3, 2020 at 6:08 am

    Always go a larger then you think you want, most hobbiest upgrade quick after their first tank.

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  165. Bob Trimper says

    November 3, 2020 at 6:11 am

    Large is great, but master smaller first and you will be happier in the long run IMHO

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  166. Tanis Allan says

    November 3, 2020 at 6:11 am

    Size is king

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  167. shawn vest says

    November 3, 2020 at 6:23 am

    Buy as big as you can afford bc you’re gonna wanna upgrade as soon as the smaller one is setup

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  168. robby says

    November 3, 2020 at 6:38 am

    It really depends on your situation to determine which size is best for you. I’ve found however that I’m generally dissatisfied with my aquarium size after about 6 months

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  169. Bill says

    November 3, 2020 at 6:42 am

    Go with the largest size tank you can fit in the area that you have. I made the mistake with smaller tanks.

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  170. Rushil K says

    November 3, 2020 at 6:45 am

    Get the biggest one you can have!

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  171. Michael Coovert says

    November 3, 2020 at 6:59 am

    I thought bigger was better, but as a beginner, it would probably be best to start small and grow into bigger tanks.

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  172. Veronica J Spurgeon says

    November 3, 2020 at 7:15 am

    Size does matter! 😉 Can’t wait for mine to be delivered!

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  173. dsh92056 says

    November 3, 2020 at 7:17 am

    Go as big as your budget and room size allows.

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  174. Tanner Vermule says

    November 3, 2020 at 7:22 am

    Go for middle of the road. Not as big as you can but also don’t go smaller than 40. I suggest 50s.

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  175. dsh92056 says

    November 3, 2020 at 7:25 am

    Go as big as your budget and room size will allow

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  176. Darrell Marshall says

    November 3, 2020 at 7:31 am

    Go Big or Go Home

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  177. Kyle Julius says

    November 3, 2020 at 7:38 am

    The bigger the better

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  178. Gary Edwards says

    November 3, 2020 at 7:40 am

    Started off with a 55g, by the next year we are up to a 125g with a 75g sump. I think the 55g was a good starting point and nice to learn on

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  179. Astrid Hopkins says

    November 3, 2020 at 7:43 am

    I think starting with a tank size that isn’t overwhelming for your intentions is most important. Sometimes bigger is not better if you don’t have the ability to take care of it. A 10 or 20 percent water change alone on a large tank is often a challenge for the beginner.

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  180. Zachmazepa says

    November 3, 2020 at 7:44 am

    Get what fits your budget and you can easily maintain. No sense in buying a huge tank just to watch it go downhill.

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  181. devon.mccauley says

    November 3, 2020 at 7:53 am

    Wish I saw this before I bought my first tank

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  182. Adam Gilbert says

    November 3, 2020 at 8:04 am

    Go big or go home!

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  183. aaron says

    November 3, 2020 at 8:18 am

    I started small and now got huges tanks

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  184. oodydog says

    November 3, 2020 at 8:29 am

    Bigger than you think

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  185. erin wirfel says

    November 3, 2020 at 8:51 am

    Big enough to not fall through the floor

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  186. castro01 says

    November 3, 2020 at 8:57 am

    Always good big for first tank and then get a second smaller one as second.

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  187. Leslie Collard says

    November 3, 2020 at 9:14 am

    Just start out big because your gonna end up there eventually.

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  188. Ben says

    November 3, 2020 at 9:25 am

    Always go as big as you have room for and can afford

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  189. Steven Manseau says

    November 3, 2020 at 9:33 am

    I love all the knowledge this site provides

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  190. Ron Oppor says

    November 3, 2020 at 9:42 am

    I like the larger tanks. Larger swim areas with allowable rockscape.

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  191. Cody Maier says

    November 3, 2020 at 9:43 am

    Make sure to pick a tank size based on what you can handle and the fish you want to keep in it!

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  192. Ron Oppor says

    November 3, 2020 at 9:44 am

    I prefer the larger tanks. Larger swim area and adequate rock scape area.

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  193. Paul Marvin says

    November 3, 2020 at 9:49 am

    I would go with a larger system because its easier to keeps water parameters more stable

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  194. scotty8284 says

    November 3, 2020 at 10:09 am

    My first tank I went up one size because I wanted to be sure I had room to do what I wanted. Should have gone up TWO!!!!

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    • Robert Schwencke says

      November 3, 2020 at 11:35 am

      A lot of choosing is what you are trying to do. My 29 biocube is perfect for me.

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  195. Patrick Jennings says

    November 3, 2020 at 10:13 am

    Depending on your budget and space, the bigger the better.

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  196. Patrick Jennings says

    November 3, 2020 at 10:18 am

    Depending on your budget and available space the bigger the better. Easier to keep stable.

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  197. tonymininno says

    November 3, 2020 at 10:35 am

    I should have really considered this more before buying. I bought a 60 gallon tank and now a year later realize that it is not big enough for me and what I want to keep in it. Buy the biggest you can afford.

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  198. Mike Alsgaard says

    November 3, 2020 at 10:36 am

    The PR2-1500 is 169-gallons in total with a 143-gallon display and a 26.4-gallon sump. sounds about right on the sqft of the locations

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  199. madonia.robert says

    November 3, 2020 at 11:04 am

    180 gal!

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  200. Matt Knopf says

    November 3, 2020 at 11:09 am

    The biggest you can afford

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  201. Catherine says

    November 3, 2020 at 11:14 am

    The bigger, the better!

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  202. Chris says

    November 3, 2020 at 11:17 am

    Id say buy the largest tank you can fit!!!

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  203. Robert Paniagua says

    November 3, 2020 at 11:21 am

    Go big or go home

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  204. Ron Hall says

    November 3, 2020 at 11:23 am

    Bigger is not always better. Main thing is patience..

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  205. Justin says

    November 3, 2020 at 11:31 am

    The largest tank you can afford to maintain will yield the most success IMO.

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  206. Sean says

    November 3, 2020 at 11:50 am

    Just what everyone else said, get the biggest tank you can afford, bigger is more stable and therefore easier.

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  207. johndudley805 says

    November 3, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    Go small, you will want larger tanks sooner. Start at 75 or 90 gallon. Yes, it is a lot but will help you learn water stability and allow you to have small fish that will require larger tanks when they are older. Let’s face it, you are inspired by massive corals and fish that are on expert levels with the appropriate tank size and you want to be at the that same level but don’t understand the basics yet.

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  208. Bryan Sees says

    November 3, 2020 at 12:29 pm

    Bigger the better!

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  209. Michael Roth says

    November 3, 2020 at 1:17 pm

    Such a hard decision, I would say decide where you want the tank to go first. That will determine how wide and deep that tank can be. Then figure out how high of a tank you want as that determines what lighting you can have, but also what maintenance you can do. Too tall of a tank can be a pain in the rear, unless you can reach the bottom easily.

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  210. Christopher Lee says

    November 3, 2020 at 1:20 pm

    Would love to go as big as I can! Want me some tangs and angels and triggers!

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  211. Michael Roth says

    November 3, 2020 at 1:24 pm

    Truly depends on the space you have for it, and how much maintenance you want to do. Too big can be too much of a chore to work on, but too small and you are always wanting more. 🙂

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  212. Ellery F Wong says

    November 3, 2020 at 1:34 pm

    It depends on the bioload and how much effort you want to put into it buy larger volumes are definitely bettet.

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  213. micah says

    November 3, 2020 at 2:09 pm

    As big as you can fit in the door!

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  214. downhomereefer says

    November 3, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    Take as big as you have ?

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  215. Michae says

    November 3, 2020 at 2:33 pm

    Big as you can handle but don’t forget how easy or hard a big water change will be

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  216. kchristensen8064 says

    November 3, 2020 at 2:43 pm

    Go as big as your budget and house will allow. The bigger the more stability.

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  217. Micah Stelling says

    November 3, 2020 at 3:04 pm

    Ask big as you can afford with quality equipment.

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  218. James Wohler says

    November 3, 2020 at 3:13 pm

    Go as big as your space and budget allow.

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  219. vduckt says

    November 3, 2020 at 3:22 pm

    The bigger the better

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  220. jonlillie says

    November 3, 2020 at 3:34 pm

    While I used to believe the bigger the better. I think for someone’s first tank it needs to be 75g or less. That way they should be able to handle it.

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  221. Mark Wiegand says

    November 3, 2020 at 4:00 pm

    Larger systems allow for a more diverse reef system. Plus you can be very creative with the inhabitants that share your reef.

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  222. Chris says

    November 3, 2020 at 4:13 pm

    Bigger the better

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  223. tony_garcia18 says

    November 3, 2020 at 4:25 pm

    I would take the beginners tank to learn more cause there’s always something new to learn and getting better with your own style of craft.

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  224. 7aquamom says

    November 3, 2020 at 5:05 pm

    Its easy to say go big or go home ,however that’s not really right.
    For a beginner I would absolutely suggest to go 40 gallons or larger.
    When picking out a aquarium its important to have a plan and budget, and of course do your research .For those in the hobby we all know the hobby can get pricey! Also keeping in mind the long term! A maintenance budget and let’s not forget the ooo crap budget .What is the ooo crap budget well things happen ,things break , things are defective, somethings need to be replaced , whatever it maybe we have a responsibility to our aquatics pets to be able to maintain and fix whatever needs to be fix .
    Back to the question at hand what tank size should I chose?
    Whatever tank is affordable and realistic for you to afford ,maintain and supports what you want ( fish only , reef ,freshwater etc) .
    RESEARCH ,RESEARCH ,RESEARCH !

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  225. Keaton Smith says

    November 3, 2020 at 5:25 pm

    Always important

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  226. arlan says

    November 3, 2020 at 7:09 pm

    I have been out of the hobby for 25 years. About 10 weeks ago my grand kids talked me back in. So I started with a 56 gallon tank, now I have 3 tanks and looking for a bigger tank already.

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  227. fuonepiece says

    November 3, 2020 at 8:00 pm

    go as big as you can

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  228. Daniel Shenoda says

    November 3, 2020 at 8:01 pm

    I recommend figuring out what fish and coral you want and work backwards. Bigger might not be better for everyone. It has higher initial costs to go big, although the stability is great.

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  229. bluekab says

    November 3, 2020 at 8:20 pm

    The 1200 or 1500 would be amazing. I know right where I would put them too. Haha.

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  230. mterry9239 says

    November 3, 2020 at 8:34 pm

    The best money saving decision your gonna make is going bigger from the beginning.

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  231. gofor100 says

    November 3, 2020 at 8:48 pm

    Go as big as you can fit, but don’t forget the depth front to back. That is a big deal.

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  232. jesuslopez_21 says

    November 3, 2020 at 9:28 pm

    Always buy the biggest tank you can afford.?

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  233. Tesia Oliver says

    November 3, 2020 at 9:39 pm

    Started with a 65 until I got the hang of things. Hoping to upgrade to at least double that by 2021! Lots of research involved!

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  234. Anthony Gaeta says

    November 3, 2020 at 10:14 pm

    Hi

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  235. Rachael says

    November 4, 2020 at 5:31 am

    Size depends on what you want to keep in your tank and the time you plan to spend on maintenance. Bigger is better, if you have the space! ?

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  236. brian says

    November 4, 2020 at 6:41 am

    the bigger the better.

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  237. Todd says

    November 4, 2020 at 7:43 am

    I have a 75 and love it. Its the perfect size. Although I would love a bigger one. I wouldn’t go any smaller though.

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  238. dsh92056 says

    November 4, 2020 at 7:46 am

    Choose by whatever your budget is and the space the room allows for

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  239. William Di Martino says

    November 4, 2020 at 9:13 am

    If your house doesn’t support the weight of the tank, reinforce your foundation!

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  240. brotherdave44 says

    November 4, 2020 at 9:57 am

    Go as big as you can afford for your first tank (Mine was a 90) easier maintenance and at least for me has kept me in the hobby.

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    • dwalters1017 says

      November 9, 2020 at 6:06 pm

      when the tank your choosing leaves a little doubt in your mind on being able to properly maintain it….. Go with the next size down. Always easier to go bigger later. Make the first choice the correct one or it may discourage you from ever wanting to enjoy this amazing hobby

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  241. Ismael Ortiz says

    November 4, 2020 at 10:28 am

    I agree that bigger is better, I started off my first reef tank on a 75G. Now I have upgraded earlier this year to 150G and it is definitely easier to maintain.

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  242. Shawn Lyons says

    November 4, 2020 at 10:50 am

    I started with a 24 gal aquapod with good success.

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  243. Allen says

    November 4, 2020 at 11:20 am

    Biggest footprint for your money

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  244. Kieth Jones says

    November 4, 2020 at 11:46 am

    The biggest you can fit in the allocated space

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  245. theladdiefamily says

    November 4, 2020 at 1:24 pm

    Size your tank to your space, to the critters you want, and the amount of upkeep you are committed to. Bigger is better!! ?

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  246. Bob Trimper says

    November 4, 2020 at 1:57 pm

    Comment didn’t log

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  247. Tanis Allan says

    November 4, 2020 at 3:21 pm

    Big as the wife will let you.

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  248. Dillon says

    November 4, 2020 at 5:05 pm

    I’ve learned the hard way get the big one won’t have to do it again

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  249. Jeremy Thompson says

    November 4, 2020 at 6:16 pm

    Can never a too big a tank

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  250. motor795 says

    November 4, 2020 at 6:50 pm

    biggest tank you can afford, larger the better, i use to have a 180G and i didnt have to really do anything, now i have a 20G and i feel like its a constant battle on CA, ALK, MAG levels

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  251. jstburnt says

    November 4, 2020 at 7:07 pm

    Go big

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  252. johnlourenco says

    November 4, 2020 at 7:28 pm

    Never regret going bigger, always regret going too small.

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  253. michaelcburch626 says

    November 4, 2020 at 7:35 pm

    Every tank I get I think to myself “I should get a bigger one”

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  254. fferguson21 says

    November 5, 2020 at 5:57 am

    As big as you can get

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  255. JAMES ARMSTRONG says

    November 5, 2020 at 9:20 am

    Choose one that best fits your space

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  256. reynaldo787 says

    November 5, 2020 at 9:58 am

    Small for beginners, then switch if it right for you. I went small in my first tank to learn and gain experience in the hobby. After 6 years of patients now I feel ready upgrading to a bigger tank.

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  257. john.udasco says

    November 5, 2020 at 10:38 am

    The biggest one you can afford!

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  258. vbll2232 says

    November 5, 2020 at 11:21 am

    Bigger the better!

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  259. akozub2004 says

    November 5, 2020 at 11:30 am

    One size bigger then you can afford is cheaper then upgrading next year and having to deal with a tank transfer.

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  260. akozub2004 says

    November 5, 2020 at 11:30 am

    One size bigger then you can afford is cheaper then upgrading next year and having to deal with a tank transfer.

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  261. Burke says

    November 5, 2020 at 11:31 am

    As a seasoned hobbyist, id go for the largest tank i can manage

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  262. scottjung says

    November 5, 2020 at 11:34 am

    Bigger for beginners is easier to stabilize water parameters, too big and they’ve got a hole in their wallet before they know if they like the hobby. FOWLR is also easier to start and tank size can be smaller. Commit to water changes.

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  263. Thelma says

    November 5, 2020 at 12:43 pm

    I say go as big as your wallet allows and house allows!!!

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  264. Retha young says

    November 5, 2020 at 12:46 pm

    Always buy bigger is possible .

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  265. zadok jollie says

    November 5, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    Great read for people beginning to start a tank

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  266. John smith says

    November 5, 2020 at 4:18 pm

    It’s always best to start at the top because you aways have space to add… but if you start small you have yo start all over when you run out if space

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  267. Kyle says

    November 5, 2020 at 6:11 pm

    Have to pick the size of the tank that fits your needs today not what you think you’ll want in 5 years

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  268. lkysvnchop says

    November 5, 2020 at 9:04 pm

    The biggest tank you can house and afford will save you a ton of money later when you have to upgrade because you bought too small of a tank.

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  269. houphouet0 says

    November 5, 2020 at 9:51 pm

    Great point, not having beginners buy tanks that are too small.

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  270. bluekab says

    November 5, 2020 at 11:01 pm

    Size matters

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  271. Kris ligon says

    November 6, 2020 at 5:34 am

    My heart it set on a 240 gal one day I hope to achieve that for now I will enjoy my 75 gal

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  272. Kurt Kidder says

    November 6, 2020 at 6:37 am

    I am thinking about getting a tank for the house

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  273. Aaron Loboda says

    November 6, 2020 at 9:27 am

    Bigger is always better!

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  274. corydbronner45 says

    November 6, 2020 at 9:38 am

    Get as big of a tank as you can afford but if you decide to go small I recommend a 2’x2’ cube aquarium

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  275. blake.steele95 says

    November 6, 2020 at 9:51 am

    1,000,000 gallons doctor evil voice

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  276. sweetestone04 says

    November 6, 2020 at 5:04 pm

    I have 3 different size tanks largest at 220

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  277. sweetestone04 says

    November 6, 2020 at 5:08 pm

    I love my nanos and I have a 220 that just got put up about a month or so ago

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  278. Jay O'Rourke says

    November 6, 2020 at 5:42 pm

    PR2-1800, I need a bigger thank!

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  279. Cody Mullins says

    November 6, 2020 at 6:13 pm

    My thoughts are to go big with equipment so that if you decide to go bigger, you only need to upgrade your tank size.

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  280. William Leonard says

    November 6, 2020 at 6:51 pm

    The biggest you can get within your budget you wanna have room to grow

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  281. Ted Tworek says

    November 6, 2020 at 10:23 pm

    Bigger the better!

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  282. ahaslem says

    November 6, 2020 at 11:45 pm

    Bigger is always best.

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  283. Michael Lassiter says

    November 7, 2020 at 7:20 am

    Thanks
    Tanks should be chosen on need, experience and research.

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  284. bradley.harden says

    November 7, 2020 at 8:13 am

    Just go as big as you can comfortably fit. A 55 is enough water that a beginner doing their reading can maintain it. Definitely go for that Petco dollar per gallon if you’re just starting out!

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  285. JUAN ESTRADA says

    November 7, 2020 at 10:21 am

    Go bigger cause you’ll end up wanting too

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  286. JUAN ESTRADA says

    November 7, 2020 at 10:22 am

    Go bigger cause you’ll end up wanting too really any system will do lol

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  287. Tony says

    November 7, 2020 at 11:57 am

    I have learned from my current small aquarium to buy the biggest you can afford and have the space for. A 125 gallon is on my wish list.

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  288. Paul Marvin says

    November 7, 2020 at 2:02 pm

    I feel a 75g or 90g is the perfect first reef tank!

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  289. Sean Clark says

    November 7, 2020 at 8:06 pm

    Bigger is better. That is why we use gallons, not liters.

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  290. Sean Clark says

    November 7, 2020 at 8:08 pm

    Bigger is better. That is why we use gallons over liters.

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  291. DANIEL SCHLAGMAN says

    November 7, 2020 at 9:13 pm

    Thanks!

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  292. DANIEL SCHLAGMAN says

    November 7, 2020 at 9:22 pm

    Very informative.

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  293. Gino says

    November 7, 2020 at 10:34 pm

    Larger sized tanks give you so many more options and helps keep parameter swings not to be addressed as quickly as a smaller sized tank. But if you’re looking to save some money I’d get at least a 3 foot tank. Although I have a 3 footer and I’m looking to upgrade to a 5 or 6 footer now! So there’s that!

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  294. Justan Jenkins says

    November 8, 2020 at 9:24 am

    i think i disagree with everyone that says go bigger or you will regret it.. for some of us finances will always be a struggle. no reason to force myself to buy a bigger and more expensive tank just because one day i MIGHT want/ be able to afford a bigger tank… i think that the PR2-900 is definitely an ideal beginner tank.. to elt you enjoy the hobby without getting to frustrated when things inevitably go wrong and you may have to start it up from scratch all over again.. and definitely more budget friendly while still allowing room for the fish you most likely want anyways..

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  295. Angelica says

    November 8, 2020 at 10:04 am

    Keep in mind that the bigger the tank, the more it costs to fill with stuff. And the maintenance may be less often with big tanks, but the water changes have to be huge.

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  296. Rick Garant says

    November 8, 2020 at 3:40 pm

    I always regret not going bigger

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  297. Michael Mooney says

    November 8, 2020 at 4:13 pm

    Go big!!!

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  298. M Morgan says

    November 8, 2020 at 4:32 pm

    I think that the more experience that you have, the better your skills equip you for nano and small size tanks. As a noob, bigger means forgiveness for your sins. It’s about finding that balance. My next build will be the right scale for what I can manage. A monster tank is useless if it is too deep to clean or the upkeep is overwhelming.

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  299. Rj reyes says

    November 8, 2020 at 5:32 pm

    Go big or go home!!

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  300. lawilson says

    November 9, 2020 at 12:10 am

    1,000 gallon would be ideal

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  301. mstrait44 says

    November 9, 2020 at 6:23 am

    Earned entries?

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  302. pmstrait says

    November 9, 2020 at 10:16 am

    Big as you can

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  303. wendtfamilyaquariums says

    November 9, 2020 at 10:39 am

    We definitely enjoy bigger tanks, but go with whatever size works for you. 🙂

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  304. wendtfamilyaquariums says

    November 9, 2020 at 10:41 am

    🙂

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  305. john-3645 says

    November 9, 2020 at 3:11 pm

    Get the biggest tank you can or you will regret it later!

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  306. Jennifer Reichardt says

    November 9, 2020 at 4:31 pm

    Please consider the weight of a new tank! Many older homes are not equipped with floor structures strong enough to hold a large tank! Mine is, therefore I’m going to look into your 220!

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  307. jasonrsimpson says

    November 9, 2020 at 4:46 pm

    Love these tanks waiting for my 900 s2 to show up.

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  308. Jennifer Lye says

    November 9, 2020 at 5:24 pm

    75g is perfect for me

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  309. williamj2003 says

    November 9, 2020 at 5:49 pm

    Bigger is always better in the world of reefing!!

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  310. williamj2003 says

    November 9, 2020 at 5:51 pm

    Bigger is always better in the world of reefing!! Make sure you have adequate space for all you animals! Do your research ?

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  311. williamj2003 says

    November 9, 2020 at 5:51 pm

    Bigger is always better in the world of reefing!! Make sure you have adequate space for all you animals! Do your research ?

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  312. williamj2003 says

    November 9, 2020 at 5:51 pm

    Make sure you have adequate space for all you animals! Do your research ?

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  313. Mike Kincade says

    November 9, 2020 at 6:20 pm

    Always go big if the space is too small then pick a different spot to put the tank even if the wife says no lol

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  314. Mike Kincade says

    November 9, 2020 at 6:20 pm

    Always go big if the space is too small then pick a different spot to put the tank even if the wife says no lol

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  315. Lance says

    November 9, 2020 at 6:44 pm

    The bigger the tank the easier to maintain

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  316. Tesia Oliver says

    November 9, 2020 at 7:26 pm

    Agreeing with the other reviews. Go bigger than you think or you will regret not going big to begin with!

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  317. Josh says

    November 9, 2020 at 7:29 pm

    Nice article

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  318. s_coffman says

    November 9, 2020 at 7:33 pm

    I think it comes down to three things. Maintenance cosmetics ( rock layout) and being able to spread out my corals to give them enough room to grow. Great information.

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  319. Aaron Gilka says

    November 9, 2020 at 7:46 pm

    The bigger the better that is if I have the space for it… I guess will throw away the buffet table ?

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  320. Corey Harges says

    November 9, 2020 at 8:13 pm

    Always go bigger then your wife agrees to!

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  321. Rebecca Whitley says

    November 9, 2020 at 9:22 pm

    Bigger is usually better, but dont some fish do better in smaller conditions? Wouldnt fish qt of life come into play as well?

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  322. diamondlawrence737 says

    November 9, 2020 at 10:10 pm

    Go as big as possible

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  323. andystipe says

    November 9, 2020 at 11:09 pm

    get the biggest tank you can afford

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  324. salparmar says

    November 10, 2020 at 1:59 am

    Would love to win this

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  325. salparmar says

    November 10, 2020 at 2:08 am

    Go as big as your wallet and space will allow.

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  326. scotty8284 says

    November 10, 2020 at 5:50 am

    Try to go up one size from where you think you should start. For experienced hobbists, get the tank that does the job you want done!

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  327. judyjarsko says

    November 10, 2020 at 5:59 am

    Oh my, so many choices!

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  328. Patrick Kenney says

    November 10, 2020 at 6:18 am

    Get the biggest tank you can fit on your biggest wall!

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  329. Marco says

    November 10, 2020 at 6:48 am

    As big as will fit. Do not leave any room for regrets.

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  330. Natalie Neace says

    November 10, 2020 at 7:05 am

    Depends on the fish and the scape you’re working on but it always helps to have a few extra gallons!

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  331. Leo Minegishi says

    November 10, 2020 at 7:25 am

    Decide the fish/coral you ultimately want, then decide the tank that will “fit” it. At least you may minimize upgrades that way.

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  332. mattporpora says

    November 10, 2020 at 7:32 am

    Bigger has more room for error/mistakes.

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  333. Matt Hollis says

    November 10, 2020 at 8:13 am

    Get the tank you can afford. Tank is probably your least expensive of your expenses. All the equipment adds up, bigger aquarium, more equipment.

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  334. dcreeron says

    November 10, 2020 at 10:02 am

    See my earlier post.

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  335. joshuameadows989 says

    November 10, 2020 at 10:22 am

    The biger the better I have so many swings on my lil tank it not fun to keep up with it be a nice upgrade

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  336. joshuameadows989 says

    November 10, 2020 at 10:41 am

    If u get one go big not small

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  337. Ricardo says

    November 10, 2020 at 10:42 am

    Bigger is better when it comes to tank size ?????

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  338. jvazquez0390 says

    November 10, 2020 at 10:52 am

    Bigger the better

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  339. Doug Patterson says

    November 10, 2020 at 10:58 am

    Go big, or go home! The bigger the fish

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  340. Doug Patterson says

    November 10, 2020 at 10:58 am

    Go big, or go home! The bigger the fish

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  341. dougp says

    November 10, 2020 at 11:00 am

    As big as the wife will allow!

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  342. flanag43 says

    November 10, 2020 at 11:02 am

    Go Big!

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  343. purelakerfan says

    November 10, 2020 at 11:43 am

    I am all about getting the biggest fish tank you can. It is so true that you can regret getting one that is too small. Go big from the start

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  344. Natasha Brodsky says

    November 10, 2020 at 1:06 pm

    Thanks for this information!

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  345. Thomas says

    November 10, 2020 at 3:10 pm

    Go big or go home!!!

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  346. Thomas says

    November 10, 2020 at 3:11 pm

    Go big or go home!

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  347. Thomas says

    November 10, 2020 at 3:15 pm

    Go big or go home is the only way!

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  348. Dennis says

    November 10, 2020 at 4:22 pm

    Get the biggest tank you can for the space that you have!

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  349. Jeremy Rankin says

    November 10, 2020 at 7:19 pm

    Go big or Go home is my opinion. if you short yourself you will want to upgrade in a matter of no time!!!

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  350. animeman988 says

    November 10, 2020 at 7:21 pm

    You want a tank you can grow into like the 1200 because you get used to the size fast if its too small. I also feel its better to have a little bit bigger of a tank so there is more volume of water and your parameters don’t swing as bad like on a smaller tank.

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  351. jayfl77 says

    November 10, 2020 at 9:40 pm

    Always get the largest you can fit in the room

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  352. austinlinn13 says

    November 10, 2020 at 10:10 pm

    Size matters

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  353. Sam says

    November 10, 2020 at 10:33 pm

    The bigger the water volume the better. Had a 180 gallon tank but almost 400 gallons total and had an amazingly stable tank. Go big or go home! Plus you can keep most of what you want from the beginning instead of just dreaming…!

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  354. Anita Kennett says

    November 11, 2020 at 7:15 am

    Very helpful

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  355. Michele Price says

    November 11, 2020 at 7:41 am

    Do your research, find the right size for you, then go a size bigger 🙂

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  356. heather.palafox says

    November 11, 2020 at 7:51 am

    Bigger is better if you can afford it and have the space. There’s nothing like tank regret when you wish you could’ve had bigger.

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  357. heather.palafox says

    November 11, 2020 at 7:55 am

    What can I say, size matters.

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  358. dsims369 says

    November 11, 2020 at 8:56 am

    Starting out small is not the way to go! I would say starting out with a 50 gal is ideal, although you’ll probably end up upgrading before too long. I went from a 50 gal to a 120 gal within my first 2 months!

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  359. rpkneumann says

    November 11, 2020 at 11:09 am

    Started with a 32G BioCube. out fo the total investment the tank was one of the smallest items. Wish i would have started double the size at least. Love fish and corals to much.

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  360. neill0027 says

    November 11, 2020 at 12:55 pm

    Good info

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  361. Quinn Pergande says

    November 11, 2020 at 1:17 pm

    new to tanks. entering this to take care of some of some coral but happy holidays

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  362. Quinn Pergande says

    November 11, 2020 at 1:17 pm

    new to tanks. entering this to take care of some of some coral but happy holidays

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  363. Quinn Pergande says

    November 11, 2020 at 1:21 pm

    1500 or 18 but any is good

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  364. Tanner Funai says

    November 11, 2020 at 1:34 pm

    Assuming you have the space the 1800 would be the size to get. As tanks get bigger they not only allow you more room for more fish and coral colonies but also provide more stability!

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  365. arthurbc says

    November 11, 2020 at 2:20 pm

    I’m in, you’re right

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  366. mchaseiii says

    November 11, 2020 at 2:27 pm

    Go big, bigger the better

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  367. Jeff says

    November 11, 2020 at 4:57 pm

    biggest you can afford , more options and less regrets

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  368. l.lozaja says

    November 11, 2020 at 7:02 pm

    The bigger you go the smaller the problems, the more room you’ll have for coral!

    Reply
  369. aguapyassu says

    November 11, 2020 at 7:18 pm

    Small

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  370. fergusontracy438 says

    November 11, 2020 at 7:20 pm

    Bigger the better !!!

    Reply
  371. miamma3 says

    November 11, 2020 at 7:48 pm

    Everyone is right unless you are really into small and doing things in a miniature way go as big as you can.

    Reply
  372. Stephanie Smith says

    November 11, 2020 at 8:03 pm

    Go big! I wish I would have went big right from the start!!

    Reply
  373. Amanda says

    November 12, 2020 at 12:34 am

    Lots of great information

    Reply
  374. Michael says

    November 12, 2020 at 2:18 pm

    Bigger is always nice, but make sure that you can handle the maintenance on it. Not just the volume of salt and fresh water that you need. But can you easily reach into the tank and move/remove items. If you can’t do the regular maintenance the tank will fail.

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  375. Chris Bena says

    November 12, 2020 at 4:00 pm

    Working on my third upgrade!! If I win, it’ll be my fourth!

    Reply
  376. Jeff Zwolinski says

    November 13, 2020 at 9:01 am

    I agree.

    Reply
  377. Joe Willis says

    November 13, 2020 at 1:28 pm

    If you can afford it, choose bigger. I’ve always regretted settling for a smaller tank.

    Reply
  378. hostetterdawn says

    November 13, 2020 at 10:30 pm

    What your pocket and house can handle for sure!

    Reply
  379. MikerMe says

    November 13, 2020 at 10:31 pm

    Go with the bigger tank and start with smaller fish. You can always go bigger later.

    Reply
  380. Carl Heller says

    November 14, 2020 at 4:21 am

    Go big or go home. It’s lot easier with a bigger tank than its small tanks.

    Reply
  381. Larry Brazzell says

    November 14, 2020 at 8:11 am

    Min of 55g. Gives room for errors to be corrected.

    Reply
  382. Steve Coffman says

    November 14, 2020 at 10:01 am

    It’s like HP, enough is never enough lol

    Reply
  383. Chris says

    November 14, 2020 at 10:23 am

    Go big! Listen to the salty pros.

    Reply
  384. ashleysweet67 says

    November 14, 2020 at 1:24 pm

    Interesting ?

    Reply
  385. Mark says

    November 14, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    Go big if you can unless you’re like I was a get a tank as a gift to get started and use it

    Reply
  386. Mark says

    November 14, 2020 at 2:12 pm

    Go big if you can unless you’re like I was and get a tank as a gift and use it

    Reply
  387. Brett says

    November 14, 2020 at 10:46 pm

    Go big or go home… ?

    Reply
  388. Christina Phelan says

    November 15, 2020 at 7:52 am

    900 has my vote!

    Reply
  389. kyron_cochran says

    November 15, 2020 at 6:48 pm

    Choose based on available space and the time you have available to devote to the setup, both NOW and down the road.

    Reply
  390. Andrew Lister says

    November 16, 2020 at 10:48 am

    Go big!

    Reply
  391. Robert Bowers says

    November 16, 2020 at 11:19 am

    Get the biggest tank you can afford in the space available.

    Reply
  392. michael thorne says

    November 16, 2020 at 11:32 am

    always go big

    Reply
  393. michael thorne says

    November 16, 2020 at 11:32 am

    always go big

    Reply
  394. bigfarzy0918 says

    November 16, 2020 at 11:32 am

    Tank size depends on your cost , type of fish or corals you will be having , how much maintenance you want to perform etc. gotta do some research before you just jump right into a tank

    Reply
  395. drjoeproscia says

    November 16, 2020 at 11:38 am

    If you are serious about having a tank then go big. You dont want to get a small one and wish you had gone bigger. Size does matter

    Reply
  396. ryan2577p says

    November 16, 2020 at 12:28 pm

    Great info!!

    Reply
  397. Tian Sorg says

    November 16, 2020 at 12:57 pm

    The bigger the better!! But make sure you have the room required for a larger tank. Make it the focal point of the room!

    Reply
  398. Joe says

    November 16, 2020 at 1:49 pm

    I always had more luck with smaller tanks for some reason.

    Reply
  399. justis moreau says

    November 16, 2020 at 2:04 pm

    bigger is better

    Reply
  400. alan says

    November 16, 2020 at 2:42 pm

    My advice is to go big!

    Reply
  401. joshuasims400 says

    November 16, 2020 at 2:59 pm

    Bigger is always better

    Reply
  402. galetichtrey1 says

    November 16, 2020 at 3:01 pm

    Always take in account the dimensions and weight of the tank before you get one.

    Reply
  403. Michael Liu says

    November 16, 2020 at 3:15 pm

    If you can always get as big as you can afford, you’ll be upgrading in no time anyway. Better to buy once and cry once as they say 😉

    Reply
  404. KaiokenX10Devin says

    November 16, 2020 at 3:16 pm

    Definitely recommend a bigger tank ,smaller tank parameters can fluctuate quickly

    Reply
  405. Joshua Nelson says

    November 16, 2020 at 3:39 pm

    bigger is better!!!!!

    Reply
  406. Martin D Robinson says

    November 16, 2020 at 3:43 pm

    Go as big as you can because you will run out of room and want a bigger tank

    Reply
  407. Matthew Gary says

    November 16, 2020 at 3:50 pm

    Definitely agree with going bigger first. Easier to maintain a less likely to upgrade sooner.

    Reply
  408. kmaves22 says

    November 16, 2020 at 3:52 pm

    Bigger would be ideal to start, However if you’re not rich you almost have to start small and buy and sell your way to bigger as your tank grows.

    Reply
  409. Jason Boggess says

    November 16, 2020 at 4:36 pm

    If you have never had a tank I would say start around 20 or go with whatever size you can afford without breaking the back

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  410. Soren Shurtleff says

    November 16, 2020 at 4:49 pm

    get the biggest tank you can afford, there a lot more stable than small tanks.

    Reply
  411. Justin Walz says

    November 16, 2020 at 4:56 pm

    Size matters: depends on the person, their goals, and expectations. This is good info

    Reply
  412. Andre Phills says

    November 16, 2020 at 5:56 pm

    I don’t know of anyone in this hobby that did not appreciate having more real estate to grow frags.
    Bigger is always better!

    Reply
  413. Lesa Arny Gallagher says

    November 16, 2020 at 5:59 pm

    Bigger the better

    Reply
  414. tonymininno says

    November 16, 2020 at 7:05 pm

    Buy the biggest you can afford. Remember that larger aquariums tend to be more stable and easier to control.

    Reply
  415. wanda.phills says

    November 16, 2020 at 7:06 pm

    Better stability, more space for Fish and Corals…Bigger is Better!

    Reply
  416. wanda.phills says

    November 16, 2020 at 7:08 pm

    Better stability and more space for Fish and Corals…A Bigger tank is Better!

    Reply
  417. Jasper says

    November 16, 2020 at 7:19 pm

    Go the biggest you absolutely can or you’ll be up sizing shortly after!

    Reply
  418. Jason says

    November 16, 2020 at 7:33 pm

    The bigger the better in the long run

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  419. stroja62 says

    November 16, 2020 at 8:04 pm

    the pr2900

    Reply
  420. Mike Mijarez says

    November 16, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    Definitely would go with a bigger tank considering the type of fish you like. If you want any tang you have to aim high

    Reply
  421. cnawn says

    November 16, 2020 at 8:35 pm

    Largest your budget and room can afford 🙂

    Reply
  422. Compy Ginorio says

    November 16, 2020 at 9:52 pm

    The biggest that can be afford based on available space.

    Reply
  423. matt_armstrong53 says

    November 16, 2020 at 10:00 pm

    Bigger is better ??

    Reply
  424. AndrewPlays . says

    November 16, 2020 at 11:36 pm

    I wish I could get a bigger one

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  425. Joe Camejo says

    November 17, 2020 at 2:25 am

    Go as big as you can possibly go. If your thinking one size, might want to consider the next. Don’t settle on a smaller size based just on budget. Save a little more and buy when ready. Most will end up upgrading.

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  426. Damien jaggers says

    November 17, 2020 at 5:34 am

    Get the big one this time or u will be upgrading again

    Reply
  427. Steve Ricketts says

    November 17, 2020 at 7:09 am

    I started with a Nano and I’ve quickly out grown it. It has provided me lots of experience though!

    Reply
  428. timsterrrr says

    November 17, 2020 at 7:44 am

    1800!!

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  429. Ricky O. says

    November 17, 2020 at 9:13 am

    Great advice for when i am setting up a new tank

    Reply
  430. monicaalto1 says

    November 17, 2020 at 11:42 am

    I’d rather go smaller and save money for fish.

    Reply
  431. jaywelle says

    November 17, 2020 at 12:23 pm

    If bigger seems intimidating, and the wallet isn’t a limiting factor, this is a great catalyst to grow in knowledge and experience.

    Reply
  432. john.rocha says

    November 17, 2020 at 3:17 pm

    I am so excited to be getting a new tank. Got the 1500 series

    Reply
  433. Teri Embum says

    November 17, 2020 at 4:15 pm

    Go bigger. Have a 75 gallon DT that I’ve never had any problems on. Have a 20 nano in the office – continually fighting with it for over two years. So much easier on the bigger tanks.

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  434. evanthetek says

    November 17, 2020 at 4:33 pm

    If you have the space always go big! Remember the size of your inhabitants and what they need to be safe..

    Reply
  435. georgearena25 says

    November 17, 2020 at 4:47 pm

    I have the perfect space for the 1500 that I will get.

    Reply
  436. Joshua Tibbetts says

    November 17, 2020 at 9:17 pm

    I started with a 32 gallon Biocube now I’m wishing i would hjoshuaave started with a higher tank!!

    Reply
  437. Antonio Orianza Medina says

    November 17, 2020 at 11:06 pm

    4-5 fish recommend?

    Reply
  438. reefgenetics2020 says

    November 17, 2020 at 11:16 pm

    The biggest you can get ?

    Reply
  439. athena graeme says

    November 18, 2020 at 1:59 am

    So true, I always want to go big, but big sometimes isn’t the right fit.

    Reply
  440. Alexander Saas says

    November 18, 2020 at 7:48 am

    I found my sweet spot with a 75g tank 🙂

    Reply
  441. hubbjm says

    November 18, 2020 at 9:05 am

    Very helpful

    Reply
  442. Arlan White says

    November 18, 2020 at 9:16 am

    bigger tanks are easier to keep the water at good levels, but the new all in 1 small tanks seem to be doing well. So if space is not an option try the little 1 if you have space and money go big

    Reply
  443. Monica McConnell says

    November 18, 2020 at 12:54 pm

    Mid size would be my choice

    Reply
  444. echurch549 says

    November 18, 2020 at 2:25 pm

    Get the biggest tank you can afford that fits the room nicely. Just make sure you can maintain it and have a good rodi system to keep up with water changes in the beginning.

    Reply
  445. Becky Nealis says

    November 18, 2020 at 4:29 pm

    I am torn between the 1200 and 1500.

    Reply
  446. tc80t says

    November 18, 2020 at 6:29 pm

    Budget space and if you ever have to move it all things to think about

    Reply
  447. a_bruha says

    November 18, 2020 at 9:06 pm

    Bigger is better lol

    Reply
  448. Robert C says

    November 19, 2020 at 8:44 am

    Definitely loving the 1800. I was kind of set on that, but what got me rethinking is the water changes. That’s a lot of water to move, even if it’s just twice a month, and the cost to make those WCs convenient adds a bit to the cost. Any of those models are awesome tho.

    Reply
  449. Robert C says

    November 19, 2020 at 8:44 am

    I was kind of set on the 1800, but what got me rethinking is the water changes. That’s a lot of water to move, even if it’s just twice a month, and the cost to make those WCs convenient adds a bit to the cost. Any of those models are awesome tho.

    Reply
  450. Robert C says

    November 19, 2020 at 8:45 am

    Glad I read this, what got me rethinking my tank size selection is the water changes. That’s a lot of water to move, even if it’s just twice a month, and the cost to make those WCs convenient adds a bit to the cost. Any of those models are awesome tho.

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  451. Robert C says

    November 19, 2020 at 8:47 am

    Some good info here. The waterchanges are what have me thinking. I’d love the biggest model, but it’s a lot of water to move. And the cost of making waterchanges easier adds up a lot.

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  452. robert404 says

    November 19, 2020 at 11:11 am

    1800!

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  453. robert404 says

    November 19, 2020 at 11:11 am

    1800!

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  454. mhorton says

    November 19, 2020 at 12:28 pm

    Pick the inhabitants you want to keep, then build your tank around them.

    Reply
  455. Ray Gonzalez says

    November 19, 2020 at 1:00 pm

    As for me, I would go with 600 S2. Easier cleaning and matainance. And the part I believe it won’t break the bank. Lol.

    Reply
  456. markkrider68 says

    November 19, 2020 at 5:56 pm

    Big is better if ya go small your gonna want to upgrade in a month anyhow.

    Reply
  457. James Reed says

    November 19, 2020 at 6:27 pm

    Go as big as your maximum weight limit and your wallet can afford! Bigger is never big enough!

    Reply
  458. Joseph Stmarie says

    November 19, 2020 at 7:22 pm

    I started with a 75 gallon. And now I upgraded to a 150. And I do not regret it

    Reply
  459. Jorge Cabrera says

    November 19, 2020 at 8:47 pm

    The bigger the better!!!!

    Reply
  460. michael.cox.ii says

    November 19, 2020 at 10:13 pm

    Go as big as you can afford financially and with time and effort. There is a happy medium to small requires a lot of time. Too big requires a lot of money and time ?

    Reply
  461. Jim Collins says

    November 20, 2020 at 4:39 am

    Bigger is better.

    Reply
  462. Rajee Pandi says

    November 20, 2020 at 8:28 am

    small is better

    Reply
  463. Laura Sloan says

    November 20, 2020 at 3:02 pm

    Glad I read this – I would’ve assumed a beginner should start with a smaller tank

    Reply
  464. minyardjason says

    November 20, 2020 at 3:57 pm

    as big as u can or u will want bigger

    Reply
  465. Ryan Skinner says

    November 20, 2020 at 4:22 pm

    I started in the hobby with a 5 gallon nano tank. I actually had some pretty good success with it due to space limitations. My best advice with any tank you choose is to take your time. Small tanks react to fluctuations much faster than a larger tank.

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  466. Ricks Garage says

    November 21, 2020 at 3:50 am

    Always better to go bigger or regret it down the road

    Reply
  467. michaelgtcaruso says

    November 21, 2020 at 4:38 am

    As they say…..size does matter

    Reply
  468. specialname76 says

    November 21, 2020 at 10:24 am

    Good info. Atleast, I know where to start.

    Reply
  469. r_nealis says

    November 21, 2020 at 3:15 pm

    Amazing

    Reply
  470. kmeyersusmc says

    November 21, 2020 at 5:13 pm

    The bigger the better

    Reply
  471. sarabeth3412 says

    November 21, 2020 at 5:30 pm

    Just starting with a 55 gallon cube, already want to increase

    Reply
  472. Christina Wynn says

    November 21, 2020 at 8:02 pm

    Great info on tank size.

    Reply
  473. Christina Wynn says

    November 21, 2020 at 8:03 pm

    Thank you!

    Reply
  474. Christina Wynn says

    November 21, 2020 at 8:07 pm

    Interested i the 1200, great setup.

    Reply
  475. Christina Wynn says

    November 21, 2020 at 8:14 pm

    I am wondering, is there such a thing as too big? Lol!

    Reply
  476. brad.crow84 says

    November 21, 2020 at 8:30 pm

    Great info here.

    Reply
  477. jgorman87 says

    November 22, 2020 at 9:30 pm

    Just not enough room in the smaller tanks and shift parameters way to easily.

    Reply
  478. Grieta Kinens says

    November 22, 2020 at 10:47 pm

    what your budget and space can afford…a total loss could be devastating!

    Reply
  479. James McGee says

    November 22, 2020 at 11:16 pm

    Bigger is definitely better but make sure you don’t go bigger than your space can handle. If you start small and grow you will end up spending more money in the long run as you grow and the smaller tanks are much harder to care for. They require a ton of regular maintenance.

    Reply
  480. Keith Taylor says

    November 23, 2020 at 3:13 pm

    Can’t imagine being happy unless it’s the big tank ?

    Reply
    • sphillips1167 says

      November 26, 2020 at 4:59 pm

      Big tanks are Beautiful ?? Sandra

      Reply
  481. heath.hester says

    November 23, 2020 at 3:29 pm

    1500!

    Reply
  482. Brandon Yachna says

    November 23, 2020 at 3:41 pm

    With a smaller tank, you definitely start feeling the need for “bigger” soon! hahaha.

    Reply
  483. Timminy Moore says

    November 23, 2020 at 4:36 pm

    Luckily we do not have much of a space limit!

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  484. MATTHEW REED says

    November 23, 2020 at 4:49 pm

    As big as you have room for and can do maintenance on comfortably.

    Reply
  485. arin0913 says

    November 23, 2020 at 5:05 pm

    Go big!

    Reply
  486. Kaci J Thomas says

    November 23, 2020 at 5:53 pm

    Go big or go home!

    Reply
  487. Pik Ki Szeto says

    November 23, 2020 at 6:38 pm

    I love the 900 size!

    Reply
  488. Kin says

    November 23, 2020 at 6:45 pm

    900 s2!!

    Reply
  489. TTOP says

    November 23, 2020 at 6:46 pm

    Time for an upgrade

    Reply
  490. david.portholepub says

    November 23, 2020 at 7:05 pm

    Choose what’s right for you. Don’t go big just because you want a lot of stuff. Remember if you go big in the tank you have to have the equipment to support it.

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  491. david.portholepub says

    November 23, 2020 at 7:05 pm

    Choose what’s right for you. Don’t go big just because you want a lot of stuff. Remember if you go big in the tank you have to have the equipment to support it.

    Reply
  492. mini_lexk says

    November 23, 2020 at 7:43 pm

    start with what seems right & when you’re co
    comfortable start another tank.

    Reply
  493. Conner says

    November 23, 2020 at 8:13 pm

    I like to have a tank in every room so it depends on where your putting it I think. And one of those random things to think about is how much that big tank filled is going to way and making sure your floor can support it

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  494. toddeddie says

    November 23, 2020 at 11:08 pm

    The bigger the better!

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  495. Vinh Ly says

    November 24, 2020 at 12:07 am

    Definitely ?agreed

    Reply
  496. thehouseofhays says

    November 24, 2020 at 12:43 am

    Go bigger but go slow get a little qt tank to start with if you have to have fish.

    Reply
  497. ibropalic says

    November 24, 2020 at 1:04 am

    appreciate the contest

    Reply
  498. Christopher S Thomas says

    November 24, 2020 at 2:05 am

    get the big one.

    Reply
  499. iwant2cook4u says

    November 24, 2020 at 4:44 am

    very good info

    Reply
  500. dwgroves says

    November 24, 2020 at 5:27 am

    Big is nice, but can stretch the budget for fish and corals. I prefer a mid size.

    Reply
  501. Oscar Saavedra says

    November 24, 2020 at 8:40 am

    have to think about what actually want to create with the tank. show fish or nano fish corals etc. ( in my opinion bigger the better but is more $$$$)

    Reply
  502. jeremywenz says

    November 24, 2020 at 10:20 am

    Always go bigger to start. I always recommend 40gallons as a good starter tank!

    Reply
  503. Will Humphreys says

    November 24, 2020 at 1:39 pm

    Bigger is almost always better. That being said, it also costs more to run….

    Reply
  504. Kenneth Frasian says

    November 24, 2020 at 6:46 pm

    I love all tank sizes and I’ve owned alot over the last decade. While some nano tanks can be perfect for convenience sake going bigger is usually better for stability and aquascaping a large tank is lots of fun. Only downside is needing more equipment to run a bigger aquarium like more lights

    Reply
  505. gtilove86 says

    November 25, 2020 at 6:52 am

    Go as big as your budget allows. You will eventually want a bigger tank anyway! Lol

    Reply
  506. Eddie Patterson says

    November 25, 2020 at 11:09 am

    ?

    Reply
  507. hannah_roo41 says

    November 25, 2020 at 8:14 pm

    I really like my nano aquarium its easy to maintain and I could afford the AI Prime that powers it 😀

    Reply
  508. Matt Bohl says

    November 26, 2020 at 3:57 am

    Would be a nice new set up with my last tank that cracked woke building it

    Reply
  509. Jon says

    November 26, 2020 at 5:30 am

    Go big

    Reply
  510. pdandy15 says

    November 26, 2020 at 8:28 am

    Bloggers always better!!!

    Reply
  511. Billy Koch says

    November 26, 2020 at 10:04 am

    Learned the hard way – go as big as you can because once you find some particular species you want and then only to learn you are limited due to the size of the tank. Its a lesson learned that I have made and now its onward to the bigger tanks

    Reply
  512. Billy Koch says

    November 26, 2020 at 10:07 am

    Learned the hard way – go as big as you can its easier to manage and maintain.

    Reply
  513. Dee Manuel says

    November 26, 2020 at 1:01 pm

    Get the biggest tank you can afford.

    Reply
  514. shirley devera-Caldwell says

    November 26, 2020 at 5:44 pm

    Got a 5 gallon for xmas. upgraded to a 10g a month later. 2 months later went to a 30. Another two months upgraded again to a 60.. should have started big first lol! Would love to now double that… this is all in one year haha…

    Reply
  515. brocklehurstmatt says

    November 26, 2020 at 7:55 pm

    bigger is better, until you start losing fish because you cant find them and cant afford the 1200 in lights for your 8ft tank, so as big as your budget will allow. also figure out stocking first and work towards that.

    Reply
  516. matthew j schwartz says

    November 26, 2020 at 11:02 pm

    Bigger is not always better. It all depends on what you want. For instance, if you want a frag tank go with a low boy or frag tank. For Angels and predator fish you want to go as big as you can afford. Remember the cost of equipment, water changes, chemicals, testing, lighting, filtration. The best advice I could give is to join a group and spend a month or so talking to the comunity. Do not jump into the hobby before you research. Going cheap almost always costs more in the end.

    Reply
  517. Sheila Roberge says

    November 27, 2020 at 9:21 am

    I like my nano and pico reefs personally

    Reply
  518. angelamcummings says

    November 27, 2020 at 11:07 am

    went as big as our floor would allow…after reinforcing it of course lol

    Reply
  519. marshallbros59701 says

    November 27, 2020 at 11:50 am

    I’m going big for my end goal.

    Reply
  520. Roberto Castro says

    November 27, 2020 at 4:45 pm

    I would love something larger tgan 180 g

    Reply
  521. 09arms says

    November 27, 2020 at 5:30 pm

    For a starter tank go with a 75Gallon

    Reply
  522. darrenmcfarlin says

    November 27, 2020 at 6:41 pm

    The bigger the better

    Reply
  523. nannasumpty says

    November 28, 2020 at 12:21 am

    size always matter for the space it go,s in

    Reply
  524. nannasumpty says

    November 28, 2020 at 12:40 am

    they are some really nice tanks to choose from just don,t know what size to get now

    Reply
  525. Carly says

    November 28, 2020 at 8:54 am

    The bigger the better !!

    Reply
  526. Jim T says

    November 28, 2020 at 10:13 am

    What ever you are comfortable with

    Reply
  527. Anchor Sarslow says

    November 28, 2020 at 10:51 pm

    Go with what you are comfortable with.. Larger is better but.. you may not have the room or the cash.. And, know what you want to put in it first. not after you have the tank.. you dont want to be disappointed or stress the life out of your new pets.

    Reply
  528. Edward Thayer says

    November 29, 2020 at 10:23 am

    I think people forget about the space sand and rock take up until itin there. Then they wish they had a larger tank. I did that! So I share now.

    Reply
  529. erin wirfel says

    November 29, 2020 at 2:25 pm

    algae!!

    Reply
  530. Joseph Blankenship says

    November 29, 2020 at 3:45 pm

    Agreed

    Reply
  531. Rebecca Clark says

    November 30, 2020 at 3:59 pm

    Bigger is always better!

    Reply
  532. dawn.g22 says

    November 30, 2020 at 6:41 pm

    I started smaller but now wish I had gone larger. Upgrading will be harder in the long run but will be a great experience!

    Reply
  533. straitmartin says

    November 30, 2020 at 7:13 pm

    Big

    Reply

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