Definitely the 130 is a better choice in my opinion.however, do do the mods like a better skimmer, add more flow, led upgrade maybe, and a media basket.
The 130d is going to be phased out soon and replaced with a similar product in terms of size and lighting. There are lots of used 130s out there And one can even drill the bottom to do a hidden overflow inside the rear chamber, larger sump in the stand, etc. Have a read thru at reefsanctuary.com for the dedicated red sea tanks. Once you like the hobby, decide upon a bigger tank.
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