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#11
September 17th, 2008, 02:05 AM
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Re: zoot wants to go bigger
A 24 gallon water change is just 12 cups of salt(roughly).Thats what I change every week in my 75,and the bucket lasts me 2 or 3 months.
So I'd go for the 265 and do whatever I had to do to afford the equipment for it. Just be sure your floor will handle the weight.
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#12
September 17th, 2008, 03:35 AM
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Re: zoot wants to go bigger
no doubt about the 265, and then just keep checking your local reef club website for people selling stuff and see what you can haggle a price for to save a little cash
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September 17th, 2008, 04:12 AM
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Re: zoot wants to go bigger
both are glass
not worried about the cost of salt i just know how much time i put into my 90, and time is the one thing you cant buy however a 265 would be awesome the sky would be the limit with stocking im going to go for it, if i can get the 265 for the right price Current Aquarium(s) Description: 90 gallon, 30 gallon sump, nova extreme pro, Oceanic 72 gallon bowfront 20 gal sump, 10 gal fuge Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 months Other Intrests: collecting guitars, reefing, family time
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September 17th, 2008, 04:34 AM
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Re: zoot wants to go bigger
I'd get the 265g tank and buy a scuba tank for tank maintenance.
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September 17th, 2008, 04:53 AM
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Re: zoot wants to go bigger
Nice RCPilot!!! I feel the same way with mine. The tank is 30" deep and I think i'll have to get in just to clean it. My kids keep asking if they can swim in it just once. HA.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 165g Reef, 50g sump w/fuge, Metal halides. 75g Planted Freshwter. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 4yrs
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September 17th, 2008, 05:17 AM
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Re: zoot wants to go bigger
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lol maybe when you have to take it down...but that will prolly be when they are a lot older and bigger Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 getting started, 24 Gallon Nanocube. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: jan 08 Other Intrests: Paintball, Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, Beer
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#17
September 17th, 2008, 06:45 AM
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Re: zoot wants to go bigger
The problem with going that big, is that no matter how many corals and fish you buy, the tank still looks empty!! I can't tell you (nor do I want to admit to myself) how much money I've spent on coral for my 240, but it still looks freakin BARREN, one year after I set it up.
Still, take the big one.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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September 17th, 2008, 07:01 AM
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Re: zoot wants to go bigger
then get some frags for it biff, thats a quick fix
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September 17th, 2008, 07:30 AM
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Re: zoot wants to go bigger
Frags are not a quick fix dustin. Its not like corals grow overnight to large sizes. Hell biff has tons of frags that have been slammed in there, and I wouldn't mind seeing the growth of them if she would ever post a freaking update!!!!!!!
So when do you find out about the tank and if you got it or not?
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#20
September 17th, 2008, 08:30 AM
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Re: zoot wants to go bigger
the reason we dont get an update is because she never cleans the glass, therefor it shouldnt be a problem for her if it looks empty cause she cant see through the algae
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