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| I am getting ready to dive into (no pun intended) a marine aquarium. I have been and still am reading books by Martin Moe as well as Michael Paleta and other info sources. By what I read one source recommends starting with a 30 gal and another states much larger. Also one says hang on the back filters and another a sump. I really want to start off and do things right so any advice would be appreciated. I am very interested about what I read regarding a FOWLR system. Thanx much.
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| The absolute truest rule of saltwater starter tanks is, "the bigger the better". get as big a tank as you are comfortable with. SW is all about balance and a larger volume of water stays in balance better than a smaller one. It also gives you much more options in fish. I have a 90 gallon FOWLR at the moment. I have about 100 lbs of liverock and run it with 2 of the largest AquaClear HoB filters. I also have crushed coral substrate over an undergravel filter driven by 2 powerheads, although mot people don't use undergravel filters any more. I have 6 medium sized fish in it, Picasso trigger, Scimitar trigger, Foster's hawkfish, Blue-spotted puffer, and Lunare wrasse. I only do a water change once a month, usually about 25 gallons. It has been running great for several years, even had to move it at one time.
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| Thank you all for your input. I find all info helps.
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