big decision

[xblueonex1977]

my tank is overcrowded here is a list of my stock
hippo 4 inch
yellow 3 inch
purple 3 inch
powderblue tang 3 inch
2 maroon clowns
2 moorish idol 3 inch
flame angel small
6 blood shrimps
2 cleaner shrimps
forgot to mention my tank is 125 g with 40 gallon sump
thinking to go with 180 but there is 220 for sale for 500$ i have everything ready for 180 or 220 mag 18, MTC-HSA 250 skimmer, tek light 60 inch with 6 bulbs, and 4 par 38 led, about 200 lbs of live rock and 2 inch of send i just dont want to spend crazy money on new setup should i go with 180 or 220 please help thank you

 

[Dyzio545]

The 220 would be better IMO. The main reason is because if you go from 125 to 180, you will fill up the 180 just as quick as the 125. If you go from 125 to 220, you have many more options for fish and/or corals and the fish will be happier with the larger swimming space :thumbsup:

 

[0 tds]

would not be a big decision for me... 220 all the way. Good luck can't wait to see the build thread. Lots of pix please!!!

 

[Dyzio545]

would not be a big decision for me... 220 all the way. Good luck can't wait to see the build thread. Lots of pix please!!!

Oh yeah. Keep us posted on your final decision.

 

[jherrin215]

I'm in the process of upgrading from a 180 to a 225 if that lets you know my opinion!

 

[xblueonex1977]

thanks jherrin i started this hobby 4 years ago my first tank was i belive 50 after that 65 i think then 75 then 90 and now 125 i know if i will go with 180 its going to be to small soon i will go with 220 thanks guys

 

[ludiNano]

Defiantly 220 especially with all those tangs and morish idols.

 

[myaerica]

The 220 is the worst tank imo.Its to deep and hard to work in. I would go with the 180 its 6 inches shorter than the 220, and if your going to have coral's or work in the tank its a lot easier.

 

[flyhigh123]

what are dimensions of tank? What are your reasons of the 180 over the 220?

 

[scuzy]

standard 220 i think is 72"x30x"24 while 180 is 72" x24"x24"

 

[crobattt]

those 40 extra gallons would make a big difference

 

[Chris27]

If you are shorter then 5'8", then the 180 would likely be a better choice....that way you reach everything in the tank with your hands. 30" high tanks are hard to reach into for people that aren't 6'. I assure you that the extra 40 gallons won't make much of a difference except for the fact that you'll need that much more light bulb to hit the sand bed.

 

[mapleredta]

Instead of buying another tank, why not simply downsize the inhabitants?

 

[Chris27]

Instead of buying another tank, why not simply downsize the inhabitants?

Come on man! You can't go around saying things like that! :lol2:

bigger bigger!!!

 

[frankpayne32]

those 40 extra gallons would make a big difference

I really don't think so. The extra 40 gallons of water will make the tank SLIGHTLY more stable but there is no way those extra six inches of height will make a bit of difference in the behavior of the fish. I think it's all up to the preference of the owner. I personally love the look of tall tanks but they are a PITA to clean/light.

 

[gooberz]

I would go with the biggest tank you can afford! You will not regret that choice ever!