New And Excited!!
Hi everyone, I'm new to this site and new to marine aquariums.
I've spent the last few months reading, reading and reading trying to absorb as much information as i can. The more i learn the more i realise there is much much more to learn. As well as visiting LFS and asking a ton of questions I have been following a bunch of threads in various forums until I came across this one and decided to join.
I understand how to cycle your tank and the importance of being patient etc.. I have many many questions which I will need to ask as the they become warranted. You see at this stage I'm yet to buy a tank.
I'm leaning towards a Red Sea 130 d or aqua reef (plug and play) merely for the simplicity and neatness of the over all display. I've read that most people eventually upgrade either the protein skimmer or other bits and pieces. So my first question is this:
should I go for a plug and play model or buy any tank I like and then add the required components? I'm thinking of spending around $1,500 for the tank, sumps, etc.
Eager to hear ur thoughts (I'm sure I can be persuaded by u guys) I've asked around at LFS but they all tell me conflicting things. Perhaps they're biased.
I've spent the last few months reading, reading and reading trying to absorb as much information as i can. The more i learn the more i realise there is much much more to learn. As well as visiting LFS and asking a ton of questions I have been following a bunch of threads in various forums until I came across this one and decided to join.
I understand how to cycle your tank and the importance of being patient etc.. I have many many questions which I will need to ask as the they become warranted. You see at this stage I'm yet to buy a tank.
I'm leaning towards a Red Sea 130 d or aqua reef (plug and play) merely for the simplicity and neatness of the over all display. I've read that most people eventually upgrade either the protein skimmer or other bits and pieces. So my first question is this:
should I go for a plug and play model or buy any tank I like and then add the required components? I'm thinking of spending around $1,500 for the tank, sumps, etc.
Eager to hear ur thoughts (I'm sure I can be persuaded by u guys) I've asked around at LFS but they all tell me conflicting things. Perhaps they're biased.