40 Gallon Tank Saltwater or Freshwater?

[AsShrimpleAsThat]

I got a 40 gal breeder from goodwill (FOR 10 DOLLARS!!!) and my dad and I are gonna collaborate for this tank I really like Freshwater tanks (cause their cheaper lol) but I'm indecisive.

 

[Fishfur]

Saltwater is a LOT more expensive than freshwater, even if you can get most or all the equipment used. Salt mix itself is anything but cheap.

The expense is why I don’t have salty anything except for feeder species.

 

[Mudminnow]

I also vote for freshwater...but for different reasons. I love the simplicity of taking water directly from my tap and using it in my aquarium--without having to mix the salt. Also, if you go fresh, you don't have to pour the wastewater down the drain; it can be used to water your plants.

 

[A201]

Speaking as an ex-semi successful
Marine tank fishkeeper. "Go fresh
water". Far cheaper, just as rewarding with fewer headaches.

 

[AsShrimpleAsThat]

I like Freshwater because of the versatility but I'm going to aussie tomorrow and the island I'm going to is surrounded by reefs so that might inspire me but I really like the plants with freshwater

 

[jaysurf7]

I would say freshwater also, not that i have anything against saltwater but it is more expensive than freshwater and more upkeep, but it does have a place in this hobby for those who like that deep ocean look. Another reason why i like freshwater is the wide variety of fish some very hardy as opposed to some saltwater fish that are harder to keep as some are very sensitive, but they are stunningly gorgeous though.

 

[AsShrimpleAsThat]

Seems like I'm setting up a 40 gal freshwater, which I kinda wanted anyways because I love khuli loaches and corydora's

 

[Noroomforshoe]

Loaches are awesome! Image how many Kuhlies you cold keep in a 40 gallon!

 

[A201]

Another point, for example, keeping thirty or forty small community fish in a 55 gallon tank is not unusual.

It would be a chore just to keep five small marine fish healthy in a 55 gallon. There can be no overcrowding in a saltwater tank.
The water parameters must remain constant, like the ocean.