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I've got a pretty diverse favia collection in my 125 - about 6 or 7 different types. I've placed a couple on rock formations that sit on the sand, and the rest are all situated mid-level within the rockwork. So far, all of them are thriving, coexisting nicely with various soft corals, other LPS, and ...

My longspine urchins caused some trouble - they ate the zoas in my tank. Had to remove them, now I've got a short spine urchin instead.

So it looks like the 125 gallon is out, my mom has vetoed it. Guess I'll have to flip things around - the 46g will become a reef tank, and my 10g will be the planted tank instead.

I've been thinking, and I'm leaning towards the saltwater tank for the 125 gallon. The 46 gallon bowfront will be a heavily planted tank, I'm thinking 30 neon tetras, some cory cats, and maybe a centerpiece fish later on. Marine fish just seem more impressive in a larger tank, you know?

Thanks for looking out, I wasn't planning on having clownfish anyway.

I just wanted to add that whatever route I choose for the 125g, the opposite will go into my 46g bowfront - so if I go with a saltwater setup in the 125g, the 46g will be a freshwater planted tank.

I don't plan on setting a specific budget, I'll just save until I can get everything I want. Yes, I'm planning on having both live and dry rock in my tank.

I found this really cool tank setup online and I'm thinking of doing something similar if I decide to go with a saltwater tank for my 125 gallons.

I'm planning to upgrade to a 125 gallon tank and I'm weighing my options. No intention of stirring up debate, I just want to know the pros and cons of a Planted Tank versus a predator reef tank.