7 or 8 foot tank

[lightdir]

I have the bug again, and am starting to plan my next upgrade. I am looking to build a acrylic tank 7 or 8 feet long 24" wide and 16"-18" high. I am not sure if I should do 7' or 8' for the length.

 

[FOSELONE]

the longer the better...mine is 7' long..30" wide..& 24" tall...if i could...id go longer & wider...maybe next time

 

[Mikigo]

I would go wide first. However, if money is no concern, go bigger.

 

[The R/C Man]

Well the sheets come in just a little bit over 8 feet in length. You might as well use it it up.

 

[Wolverine]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11539560#post11539560 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by The R/C Man
Well the sheets come in just a little bit over 8 feet in length. You might as well use it it up.

Also look at what you plan on doing for lighting. If you're going to go all DIY, then it doesn't matter, but if you're buying something that's put together, you'll have more options at 4' (get two) than at 7'.

Dave

 

[beaglelax]

I went 10 long 4 ft deep and 24'' high for me there is nothing like a deep tank, i love the looks of them

 

[Harleyguy]

10'x5'x3' best of all worlds lol

 

[rlxwcapt]

it should not cost much more from 7 to 8 standard sheets come in 8ft less work.

 

[lightdir]

yeah I was thinking that it should be easier for a 8' tank less cutting involved. I have a 48" tek light t-5 and I am debating buying another one or going MH. I already have a chiller so heat will not be a issue.

 

[Kannin]

Re: 7 or 8 foot tank

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11539406#post11539406 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lightdir
I have the bug again, and am starting to plan my next upgrade. I am looking to build a acrylic tank 7 or 8 feet long 24" wide and 16"-18" high. I am not sure if I should do 7' or 8' for the length.

Was that a mis-print? Only 16 to 18 inches high.

 

[lightdir]

Not a miss print, inside 16-18" high

 

[ThaNgBOm321]

8' due to lighting options...

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