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New Tank Planning & advice needed

Discussion in 'Introductions' started by Mary, Jan 8, 2010.

  1. Jan 8, 2010 #1
    Mary

    Mary Inactive User

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    Hi All,
    Hope everyone enjoyed the holidays!  I am planning to upgrade to a bigger tank from my current 29 HQI.
    I have a yellow tang that will need a new tank as he grows.  ;-)
    I am "torn" between getting a 4' and 6'.   My son pointed out i could always get the blue tang i wanted if i got a 6' however, i am finding it pretty difficult to find other fish that will be reef compatible.
    I don't want the new tank to be fish only so that limits my "choices" for bigger "type" fish.  Does anyone have suggestions for fish that are reef compatible?
    My picture is mainly a reef tank with fish so do i really need a 6'? or would a 4' be enough for the yellow tang. 
    Any suggestions would be appreciated.
    Thanks
    Mary
     
  2. Jan 8, 2010 #2
    snowman82

    snowman82 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    i have a yellow tang and a blue hippo tang in my 4ft 120g the length doesnt matter as much as the total volume there is in the tank. i wouldn't put my two tangs in a 75g or a 55g i did have a huge yellow tang in a 55 but i think he was getting to big. need to be more specific on tank size. mainly need to know how many gallons is the tank :)
     
  3. Jan 8, 2010 #3
    Mary

    Mary Inactive User

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    "the length doesnt matter as much as the total volume there is in the tank"

    Really? I was thinking that length mattered more than volume. Just because tangs like to swim alot.. My only problem with getting a deeper thank is that my arms won't reach the bottom! rofl unless i want to go "diving"...

    I was thinking 4' 75 ga and 6' 125 ga.... Have my eye on a 125 at the LFS... and i can reach the bottom (yes i tested it) lol...
     
  4. Jan 8, 2010 #4
    snowman82

    snowman82 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    i had a 125 and that would be a great tank for ya over the 75. if you can afford the 125 do it but to make things easier on you in the future make sure its "reef ready" so you can run a sump. much easier to maintain your system with a sump IMO. keeps all the clutter hidden away from view.
     
  5. Jan 8, 2010 #5
    Mary

    Mary Inactive User

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    yeah I agree.

    LFS has one that I like reef ready including T5 lighting. Only drawback is it doesn't have a canopy.. which i need... figured i would get a 30 ga and make my own sump..

     
  6. Jan 8, 2010 #6
    B-Rad

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  7. Jan 9, 2010 #7
    Mary

    Mary Inactive User

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    Thanks for the links Rick. I have purchased things from both live aquaria and blue zoo. Very pleased with both of them.. :) My problem with choosing fish is the ones i want aren't reef compatible. rofl you know like a trigger or puffer... sigh

    haven't heard of the other 2 links so i will check them out.

     
  8. Jan 9, 2010 #8
    adampottebaum

    adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper GIRS Member

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    Yellow tangs don't need as much space as most other tangs. They spend most of their time hovering above rockwork picking away, not as much open sea grazing like the blue tangs and other similar body styles.

    Also, there are "reef safe" triggers, I've seen quite a few triggers in reef tanks.
     
  9. Jan 11, 2010 #9
    cbort

    cbort Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I would say go with the 6 foot, I would hate to have to upgrade later on...the #1 rule when starting Saltwater is go with the largest tank your budget allows. Really the price difference between a large 4' tank and a long 6-7 foot tank are similar.
     

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