300 gallon vs 215

[brad]

I am trying to decide between a 96 x 24 x 30 and a 72 x 24 x 30. Any advice?

 

[Kreeger1]

8 foot tank is nice.

 

[Nanook]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12408323#post12408323 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Kreeger1
8 foot tank is nice.

Yep, that extra two feet gives a much better presence!

 

[turtleman10]

The extra two feet will realy help if you get any large filsh like a tang

 

[brad]

The main reason to go down to 72 is the width/height ratio. Above 30" tanks get really expensive and my arms are only so long.

Even with my 120 the width/height ratio makes it hard to see the whole tank at once. A 72 x 24 x 30 is actually a worse width to height ratio.

 

[Kreeger1]

Why ask the question if you new your answer?

Get what you can afford, go with what you like

I personally like my 8 foot tank
Erik

 

[thor32766]

no question 8 ft. Always go as big as you can. I went from a 55 to a 90 to 220 to the 450.

 

[reef / aholic]

Re: 300 gallon vs 215

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12408304#post12408304 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by brad
I am trying to decide between a 96 x 24 x 30 and a 72 x 24 x 30. Any advice?

Really no decision, the W and H are the same!!! This is kinda like asking someone which of their kids they like better!!!

GET THE 8'!!!

 

[Ed Reef]

Thumb up for the 8' as well....