How many tanks do you run?

rffanat1c · 12/04/2018, 10:13 PM

I have a 180 and am setting up an additional 90 tomorrow. How about the rest of you?

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mcfarrow · 12/04/2018, 10:40 PM

I'm down to a 120 now. My 150 popped a bottom seal, sucked.

neilp2006 · 12/05/2018, 07:26 AM

Depends— display tanks? 1

An in wall 180 visible from 2 long sides

The total number of tanks that are wet as part of a system or support— 14

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ReefsandGeeks · 12/05/2018, 11:31 AM

I have managed to keep only 1 tank at a time, not including sump, unless I'm in the process of an upgrade. For me, I'd rather focus on one so i'm not tied down with maintenance with the rest of my life being hectic. does make it hard to decide how to set up the one tank though. I have doubled my tank size a few times though, which keeps things interesting and allows a good chance to change things around.

NikonN8 · 12/05/2018, 11:51 AM

Currently, 0. But it wasn't long ago and it was 3, maybe 4 depending on your point of view.

lpsouth1978 · 12/05/2018, 01:24 PM

I currently have 2, a 40g mixed reef and 55g freshwater. I am in the planning stages of a third, haven't decided on size yet, but it will be in the 75-120g range.

West1 · 12/05/2018, 02:57 PM

45gl reef and a 10gl grow out/observation tank.

d-man · 12/05/2018, 04:08 PM

21 currently

Kevin Guthrie · 12/05/2018, 04:20 PM

Two, a 90 and a 29 gallon anemone exile tank.

rfgonzo · 12/05/2018, 06:07 PM

1. 210gal reef tank,
2. 100gal eel tank,
3. 55gal QT,
4. 32Gal Bio cube,
5. 10gal goldfish,

Plus all the sumps and Refugium.

rffanat1c · 12/05/2018, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d-man

21 currently

Wowsa!!!!

Today begins tank two!

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heritage · 12/06/2018, 11:36 AM

My 180 is the only tank other than qt. Just dont have the time or energy to take care of another tank.

xsentrixsupra · 12/06/2018, 11:41 AM

I have a few tanks

125g freshwater cichlid tank
75g "timeout" tank for mean cichlids that I'm about to convert into a saltwater tank
37g freshwater South American cichlid tank
13.5g nano reef tank

I've gone through multiple tanks. I wish I had taken people's advice in the very beginning and just go big and gotten 2 125g+ and have 1 fresh and 1 salt and called it a day..........instead of upgrading tanks and trading away tanks and ultimately spending more money haha

neilp2006 · 12/06/2018, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d-man

21 currently

How about a run down of what they are?

Interested to see ratio of DT to support.

I’m currently at 1:13, lol

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d-man · 12/07/2018, 03:21 PM

DT -960g

QT systems fish
11x16g tanks plumbed to 275g tote

235g, 150g cube, 2x55g, 40g, 50g, 275g tote, 200g Rubbermaid grow out tub.

Coral prop system
117g, 2x 50g connected to a 250g rk2 bin sump

22 total, lol

neilp2006 · 12/07/2018, 03:23 PM

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manateemark · 12/07/2018, 05:41 PM

I have 2. A 72 bowfront, and just started a lagoon 25. I'm looking at downgrading the 72 into a 40BR, but considering the possibility of going with a 3' 60 or 70 gallon tank.

SereneAquatic · 12/08/2018, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d-man

DT -960g

QT systems fish
11x16g tanks plumbed to 275g tote

235g, 150g cube, 2x55g, 40g, 50g, 275g tote, 200g Rubbermaid grow out tub.

Coral prop system
117g, 2x 50g connected to a 250g rk2 bin sump

22 total, lol

I'm relieved to relay to my husband that we are way behind the curve. Thanks.

heritage · 12/08/2018, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d-man

DT -960g

QT systems fish
11x16g tanks plumbed to 275g tote

235g, 150g cube, 2x55g, 40g, 50g, 275g tote, 200g Rubbermaid grow out tub.

Coral prop system
117g, 2x 50g connected to a 250g rk2 bin sump

22 total, lol

I think you need to find a hobby.

d-man · 12/09/2018, 08:41 PM

Lol I know it’s more of an obsession. Luckily the wife is cool with it all

vanburen · 12/09/2018, 08:59 PM

The reef permit from my wife was for one only. Since no budget was attached it was fairly easy to accept that deal.

Plus I cannot imagine doubling or tripling my workload. One is enough...bigger maybe....

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Finland · 12/10/2018, 07:10 PM

I have 4.
280g display
75g mantis tank
75g frag tank
40g qt

candymancan · 12/11/2018, 05:23 AM

I have 6 tanks.

My big one is my 135 gallon 6 foot 1.2 inch thick glass no brace tank built in 1982. Yea 40 year old tank almost resealed by me 2 years ago runs great. Its a fresh water tank with discus live plants black sand and other various fish.

Next is a 92g corner bowfront. Fresh water as well live plants. Jack dempsy. 3 angle fish. 2 silver dollar a raphael catfish and few other fish.

Next is my moms 30g tank weve had since i was like 8 im 32 now fyi.. I just resealed it for the first time and converted it to salt water for my mom.. she finally got tired of platy fish lol.

Next is my 27g hexagon reef tank.

then 2 2.5g betta tanks.

Im looking for a replacement for my hexagon.. Its working great for my reef but im a crazy fish person and i ran out of room for corals and i want more lol. I wish i could just move it all to my 92g bowfront.. thatd be a epic reef tank.. but my mom sorta took that tabk over with all her ugly fish in it.

I may not have the biggest tank here but i bet i have the oldest biggest tank running here lol.. I had other tanks like a 55g 44g pentagon and other sizes.. but i sold them all and bought my 135g and moved my discus into that and put all the fish from the 55 and 44 and a 10g and 5g tanm into the 92g to downsize on the number of tankst.

Kept the 27 hex and 30g though as the 27 hex is my first tank my mom bought me and the 30g is a tank we had when my dad died.. So ill never get rid of those 2 tanks.

I will say one rhing.. After going to salt with my 27g hex and now my moms 30g.. I dont think i want a reef much past 70-90 gallons.. The amount of money a water change with buying salt and the maintenance and buying fish and coral is a little insaine.. I spent probly over 1000$ on just my 27g tank as a whole it would be too much money and hassle.. My 27g is self sufficient ever since i got my nitrates to 0 and got the algae under control. I havent changed the water in 3 weeks.. but still.

Fresh water can be just as beautiful or more then salt water and its much easier to take care of.. I do want a 220-250g tank but if i do go that route itll be an epic planted fresh water tank..

Colors on salt water are nice but they are more washed out.. fresh is more vibrant like a painting if you have the right plants and substrate along with discus

12/04/2018, 10:13 PM	#1
rffanat1c Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Kenosha, WI Posts: 693	How many tanks do you run? I have a 180 and am setting up an additional 90 tomorrow. How about the rest of you? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12/05/2018, 11:51 AM	#5
NikonN8 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 89	Currently, 0. But it wasn't long ago and it was 3, maybe 4 depending on your point of view. __________________ My name's Nate, not Nikon. In case it wasn't clear.

12/05/2018, 01:24 PM	#6
lpsouth1978 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 915	I currently have 2, a 40g mixed reef and 55g freshwater. I am in the planning stages of a third, haven't decided on size yet, but it will be in the 75-120g range. __________________ Current tank: 40B work in progress w/20L sump

12/05/2018, 06:07 PM	#10
rfgonzo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,280	1. 210gal reef tank, 2. 100gal eel tank, 3. 55gal QT, 4. 32Gal Bio cube, 5. 10gal goldfish, Plus all the sumps and Refugium. __________________ 210 gal reef, 75 gal Refuge with 55 Gal sump mixed reef 100 gal Reef, 75 gal Refuge with 55 gal sump. SPS/LPS & 100 gal Japanese Dragon Moray eel tank with 40 gal sump 75 gal Brazilian Dragon Mor

12/10/2018, 07:10 PM	#22
Finland Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 617	I have 4. 280g display 75g mantis tank 75g frag tank 40g qt __________________ Andy Current Tank Info: 280 reef

12/04/2018, 10:40 PM	#2
mcfarrow Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Webster Groves MO Posts: 346	I'm down to a 120 now. My 150 popped a bottom seal, sucked.

12/05/2018, 07:26 AM	#3
neilp2006 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 312	Depends— display tanks? 1 An in wall 180 visible from 2 long sides The total number of tanks that are wet as part of a system or support— 14 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12/05/2018, 11:31 AM	#4
ReefsandGeeks Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,708	I have managed to keep only 1 tank at a time, not including sump, unless I'm in the process of an upgrade. For me, I'd rather focus on one so i'm not tied down with maintenance with the rest of my life being hectic. does make it hard to decide how to set up the one tank though. I have doubled my tank size a few times though, which keeps things interesting and allows a good chance to change things around.

12/05/2018, 02:57 PM	#7
West1 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 57	45gl reef and a 10gl grow out/observation tank.

12/05/2018, 04:08 PM	#8
d-man Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Diego, ca Posts: 2,732	21 currently

12/05/2018, 04:20 PM	#9
Kevin Guthrie Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 506	Two, a 90 and a 29 gallon anemone exile tank.

12/06/2018, 11:36 AM	#12
heritage Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PHILLY Posts: 561	My 180 is the only tank other than qt. Just dont have the time or energy to take care of another tank.

12/06/2018, 11:41 AM	#13
xsentrixsupra Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 68	I have a few tanks 125g freshwater cichlid tank 75g "timeout" tank for mean cichlids that I'm about to convert into a saltwater tank 37g freshwater South American cichlid tank 13.5g nano reef tank I've gone through multiple tanks. I wish I had taken people's advice in the very beginning and just go big and gotten 2 125g+ and have 1 fresh and 1 salt and called it a day..........instead of upgrading tanks and trading away tanks and ultimately spending more money haha

12/07/2018, 03:21 PM	#15
d-man Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Diego, ca Posts: 2,732	DT -960g QT systems fish 11x16g tanks plumbed to 275g tote 235g, 150g cube, 2x55g, 40g, 50g, 275g tote, 200g Rubbermaid grow out tub. Coral prop system 117g, 2x 50g connected to a 250g rk2 bin sump 22 total, lol

12/07/2018, 03:23 PM	#16
neilp2006 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 312	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12/07/2018, 05:41 PM	#17
manateemark Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 52	I have 2. A 72 bowfront, and just started a lagoon 25. I'm looking at downgrading the 72 into a 40BR, but considering the possibility of going with a 3' 60 or 70 gallon tank.

12/09/2018, 08:41 PM	#20
d-man Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Diego, ca Posts: 2,732	Lol I know it’s more of an obsession. Luckily the wife is cool with it all

12/09/2018, 08:59 PM	#21
vanburen Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 372	The reef permit from my wife was for one only. Since no budget was attached it was fairly easy to accept that deal. Plus I cannot imagine doubling or tripling my workload. One is enough...bigger maybe.... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

12/11/2018, 05:23 AM	#23
candymancan Registered Member. Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 124	I have 6 tanks. My big one is my 135 gallon 6 foot 1.2 inch thick glass no brace tank built in 1982. Yea 40 year old tank almost resealed by me 2 years ago runs great. Its a fresh water tank with discus live plants black sand and other various fish. Next is a 92g corner bowfront. Fresh water as well live plants. Jack dempsy. 3 angle fish. 2 silver dollar a raphael catfish and few other fish. Next is my moms 30g tank weve had since i was like 8 im 32 now fyi.. I just resealed it for the first time and converted it to salt water for my mom.. she finally got tired of platy fish lol. Next is my 27g hexagon reef tank. then 2 2.5g betta tanks. Im looking for a replacement for my hexagon.. Its working great for my reef but im a crazy fish person and i ran out of room for corals and i want more lol. I wish i could just move it all to my 92g bowfront.. thatd be a epic reef tank.. but my mom sorta took that tabk over with all her ugly fish in it. I may not have the biggest tank here but i bet i have the oldest biggest tank running here lol.. I had other tanks like a 55g 44g pentagon and other sizes.. but i sold them all and bought my 135g and moved my discus into that and put all the fish from the 55 and 44 and a 10g and 5g tanm into the 92g to downsize on the number of tankst. Kept the 27 hex and 30g though as the 27 hex is my first tank my mom bought me and the 30g is a tank we had when my dad died.. So ill never get rid of those 2 tanks. I will say one rhing.. After going to salt with my 27g hex and now my moms 30g.. I dont think i want a reef much past 70-90 gallons.. The amount of money a water change with buying salt and the maintenance and buying fish and coral is a little insaine.. I spent probly over 1000$ on just my 27g tank as a whole it would be too much money and hassle.. My 27g is self sufficient ever since i got my nitrates to 0 and got the algae under control. I havent changed the water in 3 weeks.. but still. Fresh water can be just as beautiful or more then salt water and its much easier to take care of.. I do want a 220-250g tank but if i do go that route itll be an epic planted fresh water tank.. Colors on salt water are nice but they are more washed out.. fresh is more vibrant like a painting if you have the right plants and substrate along with discus Last edited by candymancan; 12/11/2018 at 05:41 AM.