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    I'm running an eheim canister and aqua-c remora skimmer, both rated to around 60 gallons. I have a CPR large aquafuge (2' long, *barely* fits along back with skimmer squeezed in). Besides the lighting, those are what I consider the expensive equipment. Needing to get more/larger powerheads is not such a big deal.

    I would probably not need any more live rock. My existing configuration is *packed* with live rock, so I would be able to open it up more with more width. I also wouln't plan to increase my fish stocking, just let the lil guys I have grow out.

    So bottom line is if I could get a tank:

    • That significantly increased my current volume. I like the breeder style. (45 gal is probably not enough of an increase; it will still cost a couple hundred to upgrade, and then I'll probably wish I had larger soon after, haha)
    • That is not larger than about 65 gallons and is 36" long (to reuse lights, skimmer, canister)
    • Tank that is reef ready so I could upgrade to sump later (later so that I don't have to immediately eat the investment of a sump, and in-sump skimmer, etc)
    • Only other anticipated additional costs would be a stand, sand, and maybe powerheads.
    • All for around a couple hundred dollars. Or costs more but comes with sump etc, but this will take some more time to save up for.

    I'm not really expecting to buy now, just trying to figure out what I want to set my sights on and watch for. Thanks for all the suggestions!
    Last edited by Captain Jack; Tue, 17th Mar 2009 at 09:27 AM.
    -Jack
    70 Gallon Mixed Reef

    "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler." - Albert Einstein

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