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Howdy -
i am getting back into the hobby after a 26 year leave. When I was a kid (13)
I had maxed out my parents house with a 20 55 and two 10's running all over the place. I have been out of the hobby for a long time. I am eyeballing a redsea max 250. Can anyone offer advice for someone with a good chunk of fresh water and some salt exp (from 26 years ago) on this type of tank? I like the idea of a reef looking tank with the focus on the the fish or maybe jsut a good old salt tank with a community feel? I like the idea of keeping a reef...but i know this is a giant leap to take (lots of reading up front) I am not too afraid of the challenge but I need to hear the cons to temper my wants.
on another note. I am photographer. I want the tank to calm my nerves 9red flag for the reef i know) because i want to shoot it regular. so, i need a tank, about 60 -100 gallons that is going to photo friendly and maintence friendly. I have two kids and bulldog. I know what this reef tank means for me as far as chores. I am hell bent on the idea though so dont try to talk me out of it as much as maybe try to point me in the right direction -
so - redsea max 250 ???? any thoughts? should i build it myself? will i save money trying to piece this together with an ocianic of the same size? thoughts? and thanks for the replies now
i am getting back into the hobby after a 26 year leave. When I was a kid (13)
I had maxed out my parents house with a 20 55 and two 10's running all over the place. I have been out of the hobby for a long time. I am eyeballing a redsea max 250. Can anyone offer advice for someone with a good chunk of fresh water and some salt exp (from 26 years ago) on this type of tank? I like the idea of a reef looking tank with the focus on the the fish or maybe jsut a good old salt tank with a community feel? I like the idea of keeping a reef...but i know this is a giant leap to take (lots of reading up front) I am not too afraid of the challenge but I need to hear the cons to temper my wants.
on another note. I am photographer. I want the tank to calm my nerves 9red flag for the reef i know) because i want to shoot it regular. so, i need a tank, about 60 -100 gallons that is going to photo friendly and maintence friendly. I have two kids and bulldog. I know what this reef tank means for me as far as chores. I am hell bent on the idea though so dont try to talk me out of it as much as maybe try to point me in the right direction -
so - redsea max 250 ???? any thoughts? should i build it myself? will i save money trying to piece this together with an ocianic of the same size? thoughts? and thanks for the replies now
