To go reef or not to go reef is the question....

GoBigGuy · Apr 25, 2014

Hello All,

I have a 90gal Seaclear System II tank with the built in filter in the back. My original plan was just have a FOWLR tank but after spending time on here and reading and seeing all the great posts about reef tanks I've now been tempted to go down the reef road.

My big question is how much extra work and extra money will it add compared to just going with a FOWLR tank? Right now my plan was just upgrade my lighting and that was it.

Thanks!

Logan killer · Apr 25, 2014

Save yourself money and major pita by going FOWLR. Reef can be $5000 coral and equipment upgrades.

reefLA1 · Apr 25, 2014

Go reef you wont regret it . The price defference depends if you go lps softys or sps . Sps is alot more money and time to always have water perfect . Fowlr 90 is not that big and there wouldnt be much to choose from .

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Goober · Apr 25, 2014

Take your time with the build if you go reef and enjoy the natural maturation of the tank. All you really need to start off is an ato test kits and weekly water changes with good water

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TypicalWhiteAZN · Apr 25, 2014

I was fish only for a long long time.. when I finally sucked it up and went Reef, it was the greatest decision ever..... my only regret was dating girls that accepted how passionate I am with reefing..

reefes pieces · Apr 25, 2014

Reefing can be easy and cheap depending on the direction u want to go. Just make sure u don't go on a whim. Plan out ur end goal and practice patience. I can't imagine my tank without coral in it.

GoBigGuy · Apr 25, 2014

I am thinking of upgrading my lights with a Build My LED fixture which would give me a moderate light level and would stick to corals that LiveAquaria.com say are good for beginners.

Is the below list really for beginners?
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/aquarium-fish-supplies.cfm?c=597+2856

fishn49ers · Apr 26, 2014

I would do a lot of research before you start a reef, if you are a perfectionist or ocd you will constantly want to upgrade, want the best equipment, just take it slow and cheap and research a lot, dont buy anything expensive unless you know it can go on a bigger tank which you will want. It can be done cheap but honestly look at spending around 3-5k in a year of the hobby for a above average tank set up and corals.

Usingthejohn · Apr 26, 2014

reefes pieces said:

Goober said:

Ask these 2 how much I screwed up my tank and then listen to them.

My lack of patience and discipline led to a lot of death and flushed cash

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e92Monster · Apr 26, 2014

id do it, but take your time and read as much as your can, you can always learn something.....

Greaser9999 · Apr 26, 2014

Once u go reef, u never go back.... Reefing rules!!

Arnel0387 · Apr 26, 2014

If you want to go reef, don't use your current tank. Find a reef-ready setup (where you can add a sump in the stand). Cheap and awesome setups come by here and RC quite often. I've had that sea clear system II tank and it sucked! It's great for freshwater, but not for saltwater IME.

If you do, take your time and do lots of research!

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