Should I trust my LFS?

[texas_fichie]

I have been wanting to start a saltwater tank for a long time but haven't because of all of the advise against doing one in anything smaller than a 55gal. I walk into the LFS and saw a 29gal saltwater beg. kit?

Should I get that one, or wait fior the 55 gal?

 

[fait15]

I have a 29g SW and im doing just fine.My buddy has 2 10g SW and a 7G SW.You'll be ok with a 29g!

 

[Purple]

Never tried S/W myself (yet) - but as I understand it - the larger the tank, the simpler it is to keep it stable. A 500 gal S/w tank would almost take care of itself, but a 5 gal would need watching carefully. If you know what you're doing then fine, but when someone says go with a 55, they're just trying to make it easier for you. It's all about the water chemistry.

 

[S.Reef]

I personally recommend the beginner to a tank of at least 20 gallons. That 29 gallon set-up would be perfect for you to start with.

Sam Reef
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90 Gallon FOWLR Marine System
20 Gallon Reef
10 Gallon Reef
20 Gallon Freshwater Planted Aquarium

 

[KimandRob]

29 is what I am using too, just started about 5 months ago and doing fine. You just have to study and learn from these sites and you'll do just fine.