What size?

[lexis_117]

I'm new to the hobby and i'd like to get a tropical freshwater tank. What size would be the best for a beginner? I'm thinking a 46 gallon? Also, does anybody have a free tank they would be willing to give away? Or a cheap tank near columbus ohio? Please let me know. Thanks! Lexis

[pmvalenti]

a 46 is a great size for a begginer, not to big and not to small. i have plenty of tanks but your to far, sry. good luck with the hobby, it can be very rewarding, take your time and read up on what you plan to keep

[drummereef]

I started with a 40g. It's a good size but now wish I would have gone bigger. The bigger the better imo. More water = more stability. ;)

[Shooter7]

Tropical freshwater? You realize this is a saltwater forum, right? Not that many of us haven't done FW before. :)

[Nano Chris]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9991514#post9991514 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Shooter7
Tropical freshwater? You realize this is a saltwater forum, right? Not that many of us haven't done FW before. :) You can buy a 10 gallon tank setup for freshwater at a pet store for about $50 or less has everything but fish and decorations to get you started (i bought one of these for my QT tank) i also have a 46 gallon bow, it is nice, i also have a 55 gallon freshwater :D.

[UnderCoverDork]

FW? how about you save some cash and start a reef? it is more rewarding that FW..IMO

[ruarox]

the guy is looking for some info im sure he realizes it is a saltwater forum what does money have to do with and alot of people start off with with freshwater get a smaller tank rather than larger cause maybe you will lose interest than you wonthave to spend so much

[mg426]

I say go as big as you can afford.

[lexis_117]

Thanks guys! yes i do realize that it's a reef forum, i'm just trying to get all the information i can get. Thanks!

[drummereef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9991514#post9991514 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Shooter7
Tropical freshwater? You realize this is a saltwater forum, right? Not that many of us haven't done FW before. :)


:lol: I completely overlooked that you want to keep a freshwater tank. Either way, the bigger the better imo. I've kept 10g freshwater tanks before and was still limited with the amount and size of fish you can successfully keep. ;)