I'm just starting back into the hobby. Been reading everything I can find over the past month or so and ready to start asking opinions to make some decisions. I'll be installing in the wall with 72" max width. Originally planned on 48" a few years ago but after research and canvassing LFS 48 is not worth the investment, way to limited for what I ultimately want.
- Long term target is reef but due to total investment costs and education level required to successfully maintain a reef I plant to start FOWLR and evolve over time, maybe a year or so to full reef. Working on selecting desired life in the final system long term to avoid problems down the road. Anyone evolved from FOWLR to full reef?
- Tank size - looking at both 210g 72x24x29 and maybe a 300g 72x36x27. Bigger is better but the premium for the 300g is about 60% price increase for the tank alone not to mention all the other equipment. The question: is 24" wide enough for most set-ups? Pro's and con's of the 24" & 36". I've got a 55g I plan to use for the sump and maybe 30g for refugium but that's another thread on its own.