Attention 8 footers

[jt48]

Undecided on the 6 foot marineland DD 300 gallon (72x36x27) or DAS 400 gallon (96x36x27). Do any 8 foot owners ever regret having the length and wish they stayed with a 6 footer?

 

[Allmost]

I recently got a 6 footer, and and wish I went with 8 ...

 

[Haffs09]

Always go with the largest tank you have room for and/or can afford. That being said, go for the eight footer. Those dimensions are awesome!

 

[FishTruck]

Have a seven. Wish I had 8.

 

[MNfish84]

I have a 6 ft. Wish I would have gone bigger. If you have the room I would.

 

[noplay180]

Just up graded to an 8 footer. So excited

 

[jt48]

Seems like "8" is the winner. Thanks for the input.

 

[Hookup]

10 is better... just saying

 

[kevinandnadine]

I have a 6 x 3 x 2 (w,h,d) and even though an 8 would be nice I wish I had more room front to back.

 

[tom obrecht]

As long as you don't mind adding another light fixture or cost of running it the 8' tank would be my choice.

 

[MNfish84]

I think an 8 ft peninsula would be sweet. My next tank will be set up that way.

 

[jt48]

Love peninsula styles but I do not have that option anywhere in the house.

 

[dzfish17]

10 is better... just saying

Have an 8'... wish I had a 10'.

 

[Drae]

If I had a 5 footer, I would want a 6. a 6 footer, I would want a 7. a 8 footer... etc lol I just luv upgrades!

 

[Hookup]

I have a 6 x 3 x 2 (w,h,d) and even though an 8 would be nice I wish I had more room front to back.

In all seriousness... This is true. My dream tank is 4feet front to back and 10 feet long. Setup four side viewable.

This 24" front to back is very restrictive when you have both sides viewable. You lose so much space.

 

[mwminer]

Have 165 went with 8x 3 x 30" awesome tank

 

[jt48]

Have 165 went with 8x 3 x 30" awesome tank

Huh? 96x36x30/231=448 gallons

 

[mm949]

wish i went to 20 feet........not

 

[Dr. Reef]

Lol just upgraded to a 8ft. 96x24x25. and started a thread. heres the link.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2119949
Love it already. i wish i had more space to fit i would have gone bigger.

 

[johnike]

I not only went from six to eight feet this month, I even went acrylic.

No regrets whatsoever, hope you enjoy yours as much as I am mine.