Best Starter Aquarium?

[Dbichler]

My vote would be a 60breeder dt and 40 breeder sump great dimensions don’t necessarily have to upgrade but if you do then you have a great sump and qt with both tanks. Wish I started out that way and then cost would have been significantly less.

 

[TorontoReefer]

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If looking for a sold starter tank. As everyone mentioned AIO tanks are great

I would honestly recommend reef casa. They are on par with Waterbox tanks and they have start kits that have everything you need to start!

The aquarium is the cheapest part. I think the accessories and rock/sand always end up being where the cost is

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Reef Casa makes the worlds first true saltwater aquarium kit perfect for setting up a nano saltwater tank in your home or office.

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I have one and would agree. Plus their customer service is great.

 

[killstank]

Hi! I’m new to this and never had a salt/fresh water tank before. I’ve been looking at different stores and places online to get a tank, but I’m not sure which one is best? I was looking at glass frameless ones, and possibly something from fluval but I’m curious as to what everyone else thinks! Thanks!!

My fluval 13.5g got me started. Six months later I got a 45g. More water, easier to maintain levels. more fish. easier to keep coral healthy.

Buy some bio rocks from a tank from your lfs. My store had tons of them in big bags.

45g ~$2000 way easier but if ur budget is 13.5G ~$500 it will make u happy.

 

[NjMikeD83]

This is a tricky question. I started with a biocube, a 30 gallon all in one.. however then after 60 days I got a 55 gallon.. then after 60 more days I got a 75.. then a 90.. I stuck with my 90 for about 4 years.. so I say suck it up and buy a 90.

 

[Hairyteeth]

I mean we all get bigger tanks lol…my first tank was an evo13.5 it’s my pride and joy, I have many other tanks but my evo is my fav by far, yes it can be tricky… if you make it so but it doesn’t have to be!
Most any t ank is a great way to start, just don’t break the bank and enjoy the journey!
Research is the biggest money saver btw