Love for nano’s, love for the large tanks, but where’s the love for the midrange tank

[chriis716]

This is kind of funny but I really wanted to know how other's felt. Someone sparked an interesting topic on someone’s thread and I was just thinking, where’s the love for the tanks that are in between the nano’s and the monster tanks. Somebody said the in betweener’s are normal. I take it as, our tanks are not special because our tanks are not small, nor are they ginormus . We are far from normal. We have the best of both worlds. But how come we do not have our own forum? We shine just like the rest. We are no different than the others. We should be able to show case our tanks in our very own forum. But what forum would that be?
For some reason, I always catch myself going into the “New to the hobby” forum and find a 90 gal build thread or a 75gal. A month or two later I’ll try to look for it, but can’t find it. So I’ll search through the entire forum, but still no sign of the thread I had seen months ago. I can’t use the search engine to look for it. So basically it’s lost in one of the forums and probably fell victim to the “new to the hobby” forum. However, it was far from being a newbie. The tank layout of the aquascape, the design of the plumbing, and the equipment was on point. I mean this thread took my breath away and I wanted to reference back so that my system can look the same. But no…It was like this person had it professionally installed. The point I’m trying to make is, they are scattered to the four winds and why can’t midrange tank owners have their own forum where we could have a place call home like the rest.

[Cai]

I agree. I am currently "dry", but my last tank was 500 litres. And I am planning to have something around 300 litres when I start up again.

[schigara]

I think we, in the midrange, fall into the 55-90g range. I think the reason is just like any other and it's very simple. People are amazed with so much being done with so little(nano) and so much being done with so much(ginormous tanks). It's the extremes. Rarely will an awesome 90g SPS tank get the fanfare that a 24g or 500g would get.

[dogstar74]

True, but the 90 will be so much more manageable, and many times, the budget of the midrange allows for neater items to be displayed. Such as rarely do you see cool clam tanks that are small, or large Euphillia coral heads in a nano. A 55-120 shows those types of corals in all their glory! Close enough to not be drowned out by the immensity of the tank, and large enough not to have to be fragged every month to keep it in scale with the nano.

Cheers
Aaron

[Toddrtrex]

I have 2 midrange tanks ( the 3rd being a 29 ), a 58 and 75. Sure I would love to have a 180 some day, but that isn't going to happen anytime soon. Love both of those tanks, the size makes them fairly easy to maintain.

Here is the 75,
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/toddrtrex/FTS3_8_8-1.jpg

And the 58
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/toddrtrex/FTS3_2_08.jpg

[OneReef]

I agree. I am in the process of building a new 75g, and wanted to start a build thread, but am wondering what is the point, as I don't know what forum to put it in, and it will get pushed back about 10 pages every day anyways, so I am not sure I will even bother. I wish we had a forum of 'members tanks' or a 'tank build' forum.

[chriis716]

Exactly the point I was trying to make. The threads always get push to the point of no return. For instance, I was trying to find Xenon 90 gal build thread, but didn’t know where to find it unless someone posted the link or if I have saved it as a shortcut. There should be a forum for midsize tanks so all could enjoy equal opportunity as other have in their perspective forum section.

BTW, love the aquascape on the 58…Gorgeous tanks…
Did you do a build thread on your 75 or 58 Toddrtrex? If so where did it go??

[Toddrtrex]

I don't have an actual build thread, but I do have a thread of some pictures of my tanks. Just started out as showing some stuff I had just bought for my 58, now I am just posting anything that happens with those two tanks.

Here it is,
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1328184

[lancer99]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12094689#post12094689 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chriis716
I can’t use the search engine to look for it.
You can always use Google with site:reefcentral.com as one of the search terms.

-R

[axia55]

I agree completely and have never been able to figure out why people with mid-size tanks don't get a forum. It would allow the Reef Discussion to not be so cluttered with build threads for tank that don't fit in the "Nano" or "Large" categories. Seems like a forum for 40-150g tanks would be perfect. So how would this get done? Anyone know who the "forum creator" is?

[gnarlyswine]

I think it would be a great idea as well for all the in betweens they are probably the most common sizes so would provide the most useful info for us regular joes - petition time?

[chriis716]

It would make a lot of sense to start a forum for the midrange, but how would one go about do that?

Anybody??

[Toddrtrex]

I can see what I can do about bringing this to the attention of the right people.

[chriis716]

awesome toddrtrex!!!! this is great :)

[Kryptikhan]

Hmm. Would it be because the majority of people own mid range tanks and it might take away from the new to hobby and reef discussions boards? Just a thought.

And I feel nano tanks might require special care or attention in set ups etc, and it is an oddity with being so small. Same with large, special needs and ultra uber projects that might require a niche board to answer specific questions relating to those needs.

Maybe medium tanks just are the run-of-the-mill needs in answerig questions since there is no skewed need on either end and we can just find out answers on boards that are existing?

LOL, just trying to reason why there has not been a mid-range sections since there are so many people who own medium tanks. I'm completely enjoying my starter tank and in no rush to get my larger one running because of all the things I am learning along the way that is changing my stance on setting up another tank, maintaining my tank etc.........Plus some of the nicest tanks out there fall into mid range.

[Rustylugnuts]

I'll throw in my vote for a build thread forum or somethin just for us 'tweeners. I've got a 40 build in the works (Theres enough water in the 30g sump & I'm haulin the rest of the water home from work tonight!).

[MinibowMatt]

I love the nano and midrange tanks...probably more than the large ones. My current tank is an acrylic 50T (modified) I got from Glasscages.--36x18x17
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/minibowmatt/2008%20corals/fts30208.jpg

[axia55]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12099247#post12099247 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Kryptikhan
Hmm. Would it be because the majority of people own mid range tanks and it might take away from the new to hobby and reef discussions boards? Just a thought.

And I feel nano tanks might require special care or attention in set ups etc, and it is an oddity with being so small. Same with large, special needs and ultra uber projects that might require a niche board to answer specific questions relating to those needs.

Maybe medium tanks just are the run-of-the-mill needs in answerig questions since there is no skewed need on either end and we can just find out answers on boards that are existing?

LOL, just trying to reason why there has not been a mid-range sections since there are so many people who own medium tanks. I'm completely enjoying my starter tank and in no rush to get my larger one running because of all the things I am learning along the way that is changing my stance on setting up another tank, maintaining my tank etc.........Plus some of the nicest tanks out there fall into mid range.

I don't think it would take away from NTH or RD forums at all. They are meant for more general topics, I go to them to read everything but builds, but it usually ends up that half the threads are some sort of mid-size build.

[yellowslayer13]

set up a 72 in december we should have a mid range TOTM

[TriggerHappyDude]

Yes, I'm putting my vote out for a midrange thread, can we get the moderators to see this and maybe give us a thread spot where the Nano and Large Reefs are?

Please?

[mile sq. reefer]

I vote for mid-range as well. It seems to have become the forgotten class of tanks/systems from where people go to build bigger. Those of us, lets say 40 to 90 gallon reefers, my self included, are comfortable and happy with the success we have had with our slices of the ocean and should be represented as a group. Why just "Nano" and "Large"? Out of all the reef hobbyists, what size tanks have the highest percentage?

[143gadgets]

I would love to see a mid-range forum as well. :D

[Moonstream]

so would I, I plan to upgrade to a 40-75 and have been whishing for one for a very long time.

[dogstar74]

I'd say 40-120 gallons makes a midrange.

120 is pretty much the biggest 4' tank, and that's what I would consider a midrange.

You know, if we could just get the large tank owners, and the nano guys to stop posting in the General reef discussion, it would be back to the midrange topic like we all wanted :D. Of course I'm just kidding. I don't know how to solve the dilemma though, since I think the midranges really do fall into the general discussion board.

Hmmm. I'm just glad I'm not on RC staff and have to figure this thing out.

Aaron

[mile sq. reefer]

I say we make this the "Thread of the Month" and ammend my original tank size range to 40g to 120g. Come on Mod's lets make it happen. Thanks.

[chriis716]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12099247#post12099247 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Kryptikhan
since there are so many people who own medium tanks.

This is a good reason why there should be a forum for mid-range tanks. That quote said it all. So many people out there have mid range tanks, so why not create a forum for those who do. So nobody feels left out, no matter what sizes tank they have or contemplating on getting.

[chwcdw]

I agree; we need a form for us mid-size guys!

When looking at the forums for nanos it seems to me everything from 40gal down is well represented, and the heading on the Large Tank forum states for those with tanks from 180gal and up.

So I would say 55gal to 180gal. would be ideal for a mid range tank forum. Pretty broad but not too bad.

[chriis716]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12105133#post12105133 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dogstar74
I don't know how to solve the dilemma though, since I think the midranges really do fall into the general discussion board.


Honestly, when I think of a “General Reef discussion” I think of it as a reef discussion pertaining NOT only to mid-range, but also nanos and large…Any questions or discussion you have about saltwater in general would fall under this category. Why would mid-range tanks fall under general reef discussion? To me it doesn’t make any sense. It should say “General Reef discussion for mid-range tanks” then I would be convince it was for the mid range section.

[ccorpse27]

Any tank is nano compared to the actual oceans. So there. Make one big nano discussion only to solve the problem.

[chwcdw]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12105506#post12105506 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ccorpse27
Any tank is nano compared to the actual oceans. So there. Make one big nano discussion only to solve the problem.

OK, I'm convinced. :D

[mile sq. reefer]

A problem we face when we post in the Reef Discussion forum is that our threads get buried so fast it becomes hard to get useful commentaries and feedback.

[axia55]

I was thinking about it and it seems like 40-150g could be the midrange forum. A 40g breeded is a popular size but seems too big to be a nano, while you can get up to 150g in a 4' tank which isn't generally considered large.

[ACBlinky]

I think a midrange forum is a great idea! My 90g is about the largest tank I can handle when it comes to maintenance, and it's big enough for a few larger fish; for me, it's pretty perfect. I do fantasize about a BIG (300g +) tank someday, but not until we get a house and can build it into the basement.

Here's my little slice of ocean - it may never be TOTM, but it's just right for me :D
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a21/ACBlinky/90g%20after%20move/P3160111.jpg

[143gadgets]

I LOVE mid-ranged tanks ! My new tank is going to be a midrange one. Here is a shot of my old 75g.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/143gadgets/CHR_6125web.jpg

[Leviathan_XE]

Here, here! I agree totally. I've learned so much from this board, but when I look around to try and find new ideas or cool mods to try on my 46 bow(sometimes it seems like I'm the only with this size/shape tank) I'm hard pressed to find any:(. I see the little guys, which are neat, and the big boys which are a dream right now. But a mid-range forum would be a great fit.

[Saiyan]

Here's another vote for a midrange forum. I also think a build forum would be neat.

[cpl40475]

Ill throw in a vote from mid siszed tanks forums also. I have a 75 but upgrading to a 180. I totally agree ,theres been several 75 and 90 threads i wanted to read but didnt subscribe to that are lost now.

[axia55]

Does anyone know how this could get done and who can do it?

[chwcdw]

while not as nice as some of yours........I love my midsize 90.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/chwcdw/85.jpg

[Mac Inger]

Another vote for mid range tank forum. It makes perfect sense. We can discuss flow, filtration lighting and livestock that pertains to these size tanks. 40 to 90 though i would say. In my opinion 120 and up would be a large tank.

Lets make it thread of the month guys

http://www.erginkuke.com/images/Elos/P1020191.jpg

[Arati]

make it 36-90, since 36 isnt a nano. dont leave us bowfronters out.

[mile sq. reefer]

I posted my 55g in the " Nano" forum and it was deemed to large for the classification. How can we, as hobbyists who use this site get this done, the Mid-range Forum?
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/milesqreefer/118_1822-1.jpg

[chriis716]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12098542#post12098542 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by axia55
Anyone know who the "forum creator" is?

I’m guessing if this was brought to the mods attention, maybe they could help bring it up to whoever is in charge of making decision like this.
Does anybody know?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

[gman0526]

So this means we won't have a gazillion Build threads in the Reef Discussion area?

[widmer]

Yea it's a fun thought to consider the tank size categories. My opinion would be:

Nano: 0-39g, this could encompass all those trendy biocubes etc
Midrange:40-120g, this is for all of us that do the standard AGA thing
Large 121g+, ie the few 180s 150s 220s 300s 450s out there

It would be great if there were just a "build forum" for each. That seems to be a popular enough thread type to make a forum out of it. Heck, I'm gathering pictures for my future 40g "build thread".

[ACBlinky]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12117317#post12117317 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gman0526
So this means we won't have a gazillion Build threads in the Reef Discussion area? I've always thought a forum dedicated to build/diary threads would be a good idea -- they get lost so fast in the reef discussion forum and while some of us love them, others just despise seeing yet another build. They really do merit their own forum IMHO, because they're a mash of general discussion, equipment and lighting, fish, invert, new to the hobby and other topics and they tend to last a long time; sometimes a build can go on for months (especially large tanks), and if we had a dedicated forum it would be much easier to return to a particular member's tank to periodically check up on their progress :D

Someone summon the mods, let's ask for a midrange forum and while we're at it, if anyone thinks a build forum makes sense maybe we could discuss that as well?

[axia55]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12117658#post12117658 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ACBlinky
I've always thought a forum dedicated to build/diary threads would be a good idea -- they get lost so fast in the reef discussion forum and while some of us love them, others just despise seeing yet another build. They really do merit their own forum IMHO, because they're a mash of general discussion, equipment and lighting, fish, invert, new to the hobby and other topics and they tend to last a long time; sometimes a build can go on for months (especially large tanks), and if we had a dedicated forum it would be much easier to return to a particular member's tank to periodically check up on their progress :D

Someone summon the mods, let's ask for a midrange forum and while we're at it, if anyone thinks a build forum makes sense maybe we could discuss that as well?

I think just having a separate forum for the mid-range would be enough. Right now the nano and large tank forums are mostly build threads, which is exactly where they should be.

[Kryptikhan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12120810#post12120810 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by axia55
I think just having a separate forum for the mid-range would be enough. Right now the nano and large tank forums are mostly build threads, which is exactly where they should be.

Hmm. You hit it on the nail. Sometimes I find "Here is my build thread from 1655" thread really an eye sore when I am coming to either new hobby, or reef discussion forums for advice or simply good reading. Those build threads can get really specific to that person's needs (as they should) but sometimes catch the stray traffic of "general" people looking to post or read about items in the salt world.

It gets quite annoying when I see the same build thread get popped to the top over and over again when it's really taking the spot of possibly a thread that might be more worthy for members who simply want to read about other issues besides look at my build etc. A seperate forum or pushing all these build threads to other forums would really bring the "build thread" community even closer and have the "new to hobby and reef discussions" for just that.......not look at my 300000000 posted on build thread from the stone ages which some really don't care to see pop on top of the forum everyday. Nano, mid and large should be hosting these build threads.

I love to read those build threads mind you.....but it would help if they were put in the right place not overshadowing other important topics in general boards. This would also reduce the "marketing" need or "bump" for some of these threads that require more attention and people tend to just post on it so the thread can catch the light of online traffic. Categorizing these would in essence, dodge a lot of the general traffic (I know that's what some people want), but these posts might become more efficient in seperate forums where the first page isn't filled with new posts every second. Thus the build threads can stay up longer in the "spotlight" at these forums....even though traffic might be smaller than general forums, it might lead to better posting and less needless bumping and useless conversation.

Another vote for mid range forum and a push to move build threads to respective slots.

[axia55]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12120878#post12120878 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Kryptikhan
Hmm. You hit it on the nail. Sometimes I find "Here is my build thread from 1655" thread really an eye sore when I am coming to either new hobby, or reef discussion forums for advice or simply good reading. Those build threads can get really specific to that person's needs (as they should) but sometimes catch the stray traffic of "general" people looking to post or read about items in the salt world.

It gets quite annoying when I see the same build thread get popped to the top over and over again when it's really taking the spot of possibly a thread that might be more worthy for members who simply want to read about other issues besides look at my build etc. A seperate forum or pushing all these build threads to other forums would really bring the "build thread" community even closer and have the "new to hobby and reef discussions" for just that.......not look at my 300000000 posted on build thread from the stone ages which some really don't care to see pop on top of the forum everyday. Nano, mid and large should be hosting these build threads.

I love to read those build threads mind you.....but it would help if they were put in the right place not overshadowing other important topics in general boards. This would also reduce the "marketing" need or "bump" for some of these threads that require more attention and people tend to just post on it so the thread can catch the light of online traffic. Categorizing these would in essence, dodge a lot of the general traffic (I know that's what some people want), but these posts might become more efficient in seperate forums where the first page isn't filled with new posts every second. Thus the build threads can stay up longer in the "spotlight" at these forums....even though traffic might be smaller than general forums, it might lead to better posting and less needless bumping and useless conversation.

Another vote for mid range forum and a push to move build threads to respective slots.

Well put, Lets get this done somehow!

[sk8rreefgeek]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12115188#post12115188 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by axia55
Does anyone know how this could get done and who can do it?

I haven't seen anyone chime in yet. I'd say 36-90 would be good. steppin up to 120-125 is where i'd put the mark.

but ya, I remember when a 55 was "big" to me. yet, sometimes on here I get the feeling like I'm pulling up in a ford escort, next to a dodge hemi crew cab

[Jen D]

I think that a "Mid-Range" forum is a good idea, too. I asked about setting up a "Build Thread" forum in the Feedback and Questions area quite a while ago (there is a thread about it there) and was told that some planning was in the works, but I haven't seen the results yet.

[Toddrtrex]

I passed this thread along.


This is all just my opinion, so take it for what it is worth.

I think that making another forum right now, might make the future upgrade harder, so it might have to wait. Again, just my opinion.

[soulbereaver]

Hi, I'm relatively new here and I'm going to be starting my own 75G tank very soon, (waiting for parts on order) and I would love a good place to start my own thread for my tank. If we could get our own forum that would be great.

[kayne_21]

Yeah, I've definitely gotta agree with that. I posted a few questions in the new to hobby forum the other day and they were buried pages down in under an hour.

[PrivateJoker64]

Haven't posted a pic for a long time.


http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l274/daeuco/fts31808.jpg

[ToxicPoison]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12122061#post12122061 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Toddrtrex
I passed this thread along.


This is all just my opinion, so take it for what it is worth.

I think that making another forum right now, might make the future upgrade harder, so it might have to wait. Again, just my opinion.

I don't understand why you think adding another forum would make an upgrade any tougher. I've used vBulletin many times over the years and adding a forum is no harder then clicking a few buttons and typing in the name. Granted, I've never had a board that has as much traffic as this one does, but in my experience, upgrades usually fail due to incompatibilities in the revisions. Plus, adding this forum wouldn't really add to the amount of posts, since I'd assume a bunch of the traffic going to the "new to the hobby" and "reef discussion" forums would wind up going to the new forum. This version of vBulletin is quite a few versions back so they're probably going to have to do a sequential upgrade rather then a full upgrade, so it might take longer, but I don't think it would make it harder. Anywho I'm babbling...

To put this back on topic, I fully support this idea as well and I would love to see a forum for us "normal guys". I plan on starting my 100gal thread soon, and I don't want to see it get lost (unless it winds up being a terrible thread ;) )

[Linina]

I actually did just start a thread about having a build forum in the suggestions forum - So far I've been pointed to the blogs but it's not exactly the same (though i did try my hand at it - red house!)

Seems like a no brainer to have a build forum, there are so many threads. I too found one that I wanted to go back and reference and couldn't devise an appropriate search to locate it. I would love to be able to peruse the builds and peek at what people are doing. Not to mention the relief (maybe?) in the other standard forums -should lighten the thread load there.


Here's the thread if you want to post support
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1349081

[ToxicPoison]

I actually did just start a thread about having a build forum in the suggestions forum - So far I've been pointed to the blogs but it's not exactly the same (though i did try my hand at it - red house!)

I don't think the point of this post is to create a "build thread" forum...but rather a place for mid-range tanks. If you look at the Large Tank and Nano forums, it's not ONLY build threads. Theres discussion about equipment, issues, stocking, etc. I think this is more along the lines of what the initial poster wanted. While there would naturally be 45-120gal (or whatever size) build threads, we'd also be able to discuss other issues that only affect tanks of that size.

Keep discussing! We need to keep this thread on top for it to get any attention.

[143gadgets]

BUMP!!!

My old 75g

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/143gadgets/DSC_0036Web.jpg

[widmer]

143gadgets

Congratulations your post is zero relevant to this thread. Nice coralline coverage though!

[gman0526]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12134916#post12134916 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by widmer
143gadgets

Congratulations your post is zero relevant to this thread. Nice coralline coverage though!

Why the hate? A lot of other people have posted their tanks in the "mid-size" range too. :rolleyes:

On the other hand your post surely hasn't improved the thread at all.

.... come to think of it, mine neither, but that's life. :rolleyes:

[briangg57]

Heck, I love my my 75 gal.390 watt PC. tank so much, that a lot of people are probably sick of seeing it. Sorry, BUThttp://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/briguert57/Newnewpics-05.jpg

[briangg57]

I think our tank size range has specific needs and ideas that could be addressed in our own forum. We have nothing in common with nano's and little in common with 500 gal tanks. we can't put alot of the things in our tanks that you guys can. So it would be nice to cut to the chase and get right to our specific needs

[143gadgets]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12134916#post12134916 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by widmer
143gadgets

Congratulations your post is zero relevant to this thread. Nice coralline coverage though!

CONGRATS!!! Your the first person in this thread to act like a a-hole! I doubt ur tank looks half as good as mine! Ta-ta

:)

[BucNtears]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12117371#post12117371 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by widmer
Yea it's a fun thought to consider the tank size categories. My opinion would be:

Nano: 0-39g, this could encompass all those trendy biocubes etc
Midrange:40-120g, this is for all of us that do the standard AGA thing
Large 121g+, ie the few 180s 150s 220s 300s 450s out there

It would be great if there were just a "build forum" for each. That seems to be a popular enough thread type to make a forum out of it. Heck, I'm gathering pictures for my future 40g "build thread".


Those classes look good.
Doing so would help everyone out cause they could go to the class that fits them instead of searching endlessly for tanks/setups that relate to thier setups..Getting ideas and sort

[sk8rreefgeek]

Can we get a thread dedicated to dogs with mullets?

hahaha, nice tank 143gadgets, and I say it IS relevant cuz it's a midsize tank lol

[aastretch64]

I say yes...

[briangg57]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12134916#post12134916 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by widmer
143gadgets

Congratulations your post is zero relevant to this thread. Nice coralline coverage though! I think you and people like you, should have your own forum. You can call it the meaning less, nothing but negativity forum

[briangg57]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12137214#post12137214 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sk8rreefgeek
Can we get a thread dedicated to dogs with mullets?

hahaha, nice tank 143gadgets, and I say it IS relevant cuz it's a midsize tank lol Actually, we do it's called the lounge:)

[ToxicPoison]

Ok, enough with the bashing...

Does anyone know if an admin has seen this thread? I don't want to double-post in the suggestion forum..but it might be a good idea to get some feedback on the higherups.

[mile sq. reefer]

Yes, our SIG must be heard. Whats the status? Can a mod please chime in.

[downhillbiker]

heres my larger midrange. its a 72 bowfront. i know i need more rock, i'm getting it next week. just added a bunch of coral, and am waiting till i get the new rock, so many of the corals are sitting on the bottom. i also have 2 chromis, a coral beauty angel, a royal gramma, and a rainford's goby that will be going in the main tank in 3 weeks.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm107/downhill_biker/tank.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm107/downhill_biker/IMG_2324.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm107/downhill_biker/green.jpg
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[Hormigaquatica]

What the heck, Ill play.
Here is a shot of my old 55g. Most of the corals have since outgrown it and have moved to a larger tank. I still miss having my mid-sized tank up though.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/Aguabeast/FullReef61805.jpg

[SeaMac2]

This is a great idea! I'm fully on board with the 40g-120g range...that sounds right on. :)

Chris

[Corndork2]

40g-120g is a really good idea. another things about tanks of this size is that its a very economical size. Almost anyone can afford to do a 48" long tank (standard aga 55, 75, 90 etc. Hell I managed to do it and Im in college :)

[matrixpb03]

heres my 2 month old 75!!!

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x17/gamxapollo/DSC_1433.jpg

[Macimage]

This is a good idea.

I think that 40-149 gallon tanks could be considered midsized and anything 150 gallon or larger would be a large tank. I don't think of 125 gallon tanks as a large tank.

Good idea!
Joyce

[mile sq. reefer]

Lets keep this thread alive. Any and all hobbyists who have mid size tanks, please post or comment.