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	30 gal SW
dolphinfan Hobbyist Posts: 74 Kudos: 43 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Oct-2004	ive heard that it isnt possible to have a successfull 30 galsw fowlr tank.that if i want to have a swt i should start with a 55 or bigger tank..is this true?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
lil_mikey69 Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3180 Kudos: 2380 Votes: 1 Registered: 22-Jan-2003	Well, you can keep a 30 succesfully. The biggest problem is probably going to be stocking. Most begineers are going to want the big pretty fish, or a lot of fish. In a 30 gallon tank, you simply can't keep too many fish so its best to start bigger. Then at least you have a wider variety of fish to choose from, and you can keep more. 55 would be a good starting point, bigger would be better of course. I started with a 75.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
dolphinfan Hobbyist Posts: 74 Kudos: 43 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Oct-2004	well ill just stick to the 55 i have now..it will take a few more paydays to get the things i need to start but with all the reading ive done in the last month or so.ill just keep on reading and hopefully start by jan 1st,i quess im trying to rush things.with the items ive bought fot the 55 gal i could have started a 30 gal...rrrrrr]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
lil_mikey69 Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3180 Kudos: 2380 Votes: 1 Registered: 22-Jan-2003	I pieced my tank together. I had the tank probably 3 months or so before I even got water and LR in the tank. Just take your time. The benefits outweigh the instant gratification.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20


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