What size?

lexis_117 · 05/22/2007, 10:31 AM

I'm new to the hobby and i'd like to get a tropical freshwater tank. What size would be the best for a beginner? I'm thinking a 46 gallon? Also, does anybody have a free tank they would be willing to give away? Or a cheap tank near columbus ohio? Please let me know. Thanks! Lexis

pmvalenti · 05/22/2007, 10:34 AM

a 46 is a great size for a begginer, not to big and not to small. i have plenty of tanks but your to far, sry. good luck with the hobby, it can be very rewarding, take your time and read up on what you plan to keep

drummereef · 05/22/2007, 10:36 AM

I started with a 40g. It's a good size but now wish I would have gone bigger. The bigger the better imo. More water = more stability.

Shooter7 · 05/22/2007, 10:39 AM

Tropical freshwater? You realize this is a saltwater forum, right? Not that many of us haven't done FW before.

Nano Chris · 05/22/2007, 05:04 PM

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Originally posted by Shooter7
Tropical freshwater? You realize this is a saltwater forum, right? Not that many of us haven't done FW before.

You can buy a 10 gallon tank setup for freshwater at a pet store for about $50 or less has everything but fish and decorations to get you started (i bought one of these for my QT tank) i also have a 46 gallon bow, it is nice, i also have a 55 gallon freshwater

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UnderCoverDork · 05/22/2007, 05:11 PM

FW? how about you save some cash and start a reef? it is more rewarding that FW..IMO

ruarox · 05/22/2007, 06:37 PM

the guy is looking for some info im sure he realizes it is a saltwater forum what does money have to do with and alot of people start off with with freshwater get a smaller tank rather than larger cause maybe you will lose interest than you wonthave to spend so much

mg426 · 05/22/2007, 06:39 PM

I say go as big as you can afford.

lexis_117 · 05/22/2007, 08:53 PM

Thanks guys! yes i do realize that it's a reef forum, i'm just trying to get all the information i can get. Thanks!

drummereef · 05/22/2007, 08:55 PM

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Originally posted by Shooter7
Tropical freshwater? You realize this is a saltwater forum, right? Not that many of us haven't done FW before.

I completely overlooked that you want to keep a freshwater tank. Either way, the bigger the better imo. I've kept 10g freshwater tanks before and was still limited with the amount and size of fish you can successfully keep.

05/22/2007, 10:31 AM	#1
lexis_117 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2	What size? I'm new to the hobby and i'd like to get a tropical freshwater tank. What size would be the best for a beginner? I'm thinking a 46 gallon? Also, does anybody have a free tank they would be willing to give away? Or a cheap tank near columbus ohio? Please let me know. Thanks! Lexis

05/22/2007, 10:36 AM	#3
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	I started with a 40g. It's a good size but now wish I would have gone bigger. The bigger the better imo. More water = more stability. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

05/22/2007, 10:39 AM	#4
Shooter7 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tolono, IL Posts: 6,754	Tropical freshwater? You realize this is a saltwater forum, right? Not that many of us haven't done FW before. __________________ Dave Current Tank Info: 10 years salty - standard 29g reef - moved from 120 gal reef, 2x250w Reeflux 10k's on ARO electronics and VHO super actinics on Icecap ballast, 2xTunze 6060, MSX 200 skimmer, GEO 612 Ca reactor, mag 12 return

05/22/2007, 06:39 PM	#8
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	I say go as big as you can afford. __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt

05/22/2007, 10:34 AM	#2
pmvalenti Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: bear de Posts: 262	a 46 is a great size for a begginer, not to big and not to small. i have plenty of tanks but your to far, sry. good luck with the hobby, it can be very rewarding, take your time and read up on what you plan to keep

05/22/2007, 05:11 PM	#6
UnderCoverDork Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Detroit Posts: 429	FW? how about you save some cash and start a reef? it is more rewarding that FW..IMO

05/22/2007, 06:37 PM	#7
ruarox Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: bayshore Posts: 165	the guy is looking for some info im sure he realizes it is a saltwater forum what does money have to do with and alot of people start off with with freshwater get a smaller tank rather than larger cause maybe you will lose interest than you wonthave to spend so much

05/22/2007, 08:53 PM	#9
lexis_117 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2	Thanks guys! yes i do realize that it's a reef forum, i'm just trying to get all the information i can get. Thanks!