Starter Marine Tank

[simer]

Actually this is not something that I'd be confident in doing for a long while, but just out of interest does anyone have any opinions on what would be the smallest, easiest marine tank/stock to set up?

My wife loves marine fish (predictably clown fish the most) but I have a small house and limited experience. All opinions would be gratefully received...

Sime

 

[steelhealr]

Hi..the smaller you go, the more difficult to maintain..similar to FW, but, a bit more. If you buy a 10 or a 30, it's still not an inexpensive hobby. Over time, they could both cost the same amount of money ( made up in losses in the smaller tank). Unless you are specifically thinking about 'going nano', the minimal 'safe and smallest' tank might be a 40, but, keep in mind, that is in fitting in with your house size. Many would normally tell you not to go under a 55-75 gallon tank.

A thirty would be work but, under that volume iit comes under a heading of 'nano reef'. Let's us know what you decide to do and we'll help you out. SH

 

[Christs_Knight]

I strongly advise you to go large.
my first marine tank was a 15g, it was non stop caring everyday.
not only that it took awhile for the parimeters to ever get right.
I would go large.

 

[simer]

Hey, if it's not worth going smaller than 50-55 then there it is. That's why I asked. Thanks for your replies.

I know it's a matter of opinion, but any opinions on beginners fish for such a size tank?

Thanks

 

[Ed4567]

50 gallons is a nice size with plenty of suitable fish. Personally I like the dwarf angels although some are hit or miss in terms of being reef safe, gobies and blennies always go well, obviously clowns, firefish, reef safe wrasses etc. etc.; the choice is yours.

Just a quick point for stocking: try to choose fish which occupy different niches, so for example if you have already have a plankton feeder like a firefish go for a fish that swims through the rocks. IMO this helps to avoid aggression and makes the tank more interesting to look at.

 

[Great Lakes]

Just a quick point for stocking: try to choose fish which occupy different niches, so for example if you have already have a plankton feeder like a firefish go for a fish that swims through the rocks. IMO this helps to avoid aggression and makes the tank more interesting to look at.

Well sed Ed

A pair of clowns, a six line wrasse, a Coral Beauty, then down the road, an additional inhabitant that catches your eye.

IF you decide to do this, ask us first about equipment. Many of us are in clubs or groups that regularly get rid of their 55 gallon starter tanks for a song.

GL

 

[maestro]

Actually this is not something that I'd be confident in doing for a long while, but just out of interest does anyone have any opinions on what would be the smallest, easiest marine tank/stock to set up?

My wife loves marine fish (predictably clown fish the most) but I have a small house and limited experience. All opinions would be gratefully received...

Sime

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If you live in the Uk theres a great little setup called the aquamedic chromis tank, A nice 22" cube with halide, skimmer and pumps etc.

A great starter tank