Considering 220G FOWLR tank

[cdamiano]

I am looking into setting up a 220G FOWLR tank (30" deep) and I am concerned about not being able to reach the bottom of it since I am barely able to reach the bottom of my 24" 180G tank. Just curious if anyone else has been in this situation and how annoying it might be to have to use tongs to pickup something on the bottom. I would prefer the extra volume of water and height for the fish to swim but not if it's going to be too much of a PIA.

 

[fishome25]

I maintain a few tanks 30"+. And yes it is annoying. But I would go for it with a fowlr. You really shouldn't need to get at the bottom very often. Vacuuming the sand is not a problem with a longer vacuum tube.

 

[Bow]

I would agree. If you needed to get to the bottom a lot to place coral or adjust things it would be a pia. But fowlr shouldn't be that bad. Just keep a step ladder around for the few times you might need it.

 

[MIKE NY]

Chris ..go for it...mine is 27" high and even with my long arms its a PITA, but for a FOWLR, as mentioned your not in it as often..

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

Chris,
Check out Deep Sea Aquatics.
They make a 225 gallon in their line that might fit the bill for you.

 

[792404]

I have a 220 perfecto 30" deep. I have long arms so its not too bad. I use a step ladder and some time find myself stretching. If you can barely reach a 24", then I would say you wont be able to reach the bottom of a 30". It would be safe to say you will need to reach the bottom at some point even if its a fowlr.

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

Chris, only 27" high
http://www.deepseaaquatics.net/index.php/aquariums/deep-sea-standard/model-225.html

 

[cdamiano]

Chris, only 27" high
http://www.deepseaaquatics.net/index.php/aquariums/deep-sea-standard/model-225.html

Interesting size. Never heard of them.

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

Same place built my 250
Aqauarium Village is a distributor.

 

[Editour2]

Chris,
my tank is 28" deep but I have about 4 to 6" sand....reaching the bottom has not been a problem for me.
Frank