quick question

awesome kid · 04-11-2006, 07:06 PM

I know this sounds kind of like some test a teacher would give you but...
What is the best size tank for a begginer to start with? Why?

ron v · 04-11-2006, 07:47 PM

The larger the better. It is easier to keep conditions stable. A 10 gal. seems to be the standard for a beginner tank. I would vote for one a little larger... say a 20 long.

leveldrummer · 04-11-2006, 11:32 PM

are you planning to do a salt tank? if so, the biggest tank you can possibly get would be best. im currently doing my first salt tank, and its a 46 gallon. and alot of people told me it would be a little small and tricky, if your planning for fresh water, a 10 or 20 would be great. but salt water is just a little trickier. and bigger is better.

fishfingers · 04-12-2006, 03:33 AM

As others have said there is no set side, just as big as you can afford. But remember it's not just the tank you have to buy, you'll need to be able to afford, the live rock, lights, skimmer, etc for that tank and that can be quite expensive!

ron v · 04-12-2006, 09:55 AM

OH... I missed that this is the salt forum. I take back the 20 long suggestion.

emc7 · 04-12-2006, 10:58 AM

I'm with ron, for FW a 30 in. tank is good. A 29H is a much better starter tank than a 10g.

**Fishfirst** · 04-12-2006, 11:21 AM

I always recommend going with a 55 gallon or bigger for your first saltwater tank...

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leveldrummer something like a pimp Join Date: May 2005 Location: atlanta Age: 29 Posts: 1,933	are you planning to do a salt tank? if so, the biggest tank you can possibly get would be best. im currently doing my first salt tank, and its a 46 gallon. and alot of people told me it would be a little small and tricky, if your planning for fresh water, a 10 or 20 would be great. but salt water is just a little trickier. and bigger is better. __________________ The meek shall inherit the Earth. Big deal. By the time they get it the rest of us will have messed it all up.

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04-11-2006, 07:47 PM	#2
ron v Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alabama Age: 61 Posts: 1,123	The larger the better. It is easier to keep conditions stable. A 10 gal. seems to be the standard for a beginner tank. I would vote for one a little larger... say a 20 long.

04-12-2006, 03:33 AM	#4
fishfingers Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Australia Age: 19 Posts: 129	As others have said there is no set side, just as big as you can afford. But remember it's not just the tank you have to buy, you'll need to be able to afford, the live rock, lights, skimmer, etc for that tank and that can be quite expensive!

04-12-2006, 09:55 AM	#5
ron v Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alabama Age: 61 Posts: 1,123	OH... I missed that this is the salt forum. I take back the 20 long suggestion.

04-12-2006, 10:58 AM	#6
emc7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 3,621	I'm with ron, for FW a 30 in. tank is good. A 29H is a much better starter tank than a 10g.

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