What’s a better reef tank?

[Chrisnnemo]

Getting into reef’s. What’s a better tank? A 55gl or a 40gl breeder?

 

[dilligaf29]

id go with the 40b .its got a better footprint to work with

 

[Chrisnnemo]

Thanks for the input. 1-0

 

[Chrisnnemo]

My 55 is set up on a 75 gl stand. No sump. So I’ll have to buy everything. I spied a 40gl breeder all set up with sump, live rock, fish, etc. for 300. Thinking of pulling the trigger.

 

[kgstei]

+1 on 40

 

[Chrisnnemo]

2-0 in favor of the 40. Not looking good for my 55. Anyone else?

 

[MikeG]

40B for me too, jad one set up at my last house and loved that tank, I would get the tank with the largest depth as possible to fit in the space you have.

 

[aresangel]

55 gallon is better for fish only (swimming space). 40b is better to work with coral/reef. The increased depth gives you more room to manipulate rock work and coral. (Plus it is easier to reach the bottom of the 40 breeder vs the 55)


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[WoodRiverTroutBum]

100% go with a 40b

 

[76hudson]

40B +5

 

[Syntax]

40b +6

 

[Cpage101]

40B [emoji106]


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[Chrisnnemo]

Lol thanks guys. 40b is the undisputed winner. Appreciate all the advice.

 

[Cpage101]

This was mine. In the process of breaking it down as I upgraded 2 a 120g last year It was awesome for a reef. Good luck and happy reefing!

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[Arsalan]

55 is just not a great tank for reefs. I believe they’re all tempered glass on all sides due to the height/pressure so you won’t be drilling it. Also as everyone said, not deep enough for rock work. It’d make a great sump if you have an internal pump though!


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[Chrisnnemo]

So glad I asked. 40b it is, I’ll keep my 55 for fish. Going to look at it Monday or Tuesday. If everything looks good I’m taking it. Can’t wait. Thanks again everyone!

 

[afboundguy]

Agreed on the 40B... I had a 55 gallon for years and hated it. I even purchased a RR 55 and still hated it.

 

[this is me]

Correct me if I'm wrong but if you can either fit a 55 or a 40 in the space, that means you can fit a 75.
Go with the 75!

 

[kgstei]

Correct me if I'm wrong but if you can either fit a 55 or a 40 in the space, that means you can fit a 75.
Go with the 75!

I like the way you think. Bigger does help with stability.

 

[Chris A.]

90 is just a little taller than the 75 lol