Help me decide on these two tank sizes
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TChristman
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I would go as tall as possible. If you are running a sand bed that takes away a couple/few inches right there. If possible I would make it a little taller. I like the 36" depth.
othercents
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I don't like taking a bath every time I'm working on the tank.
I like the 20" height because you get a larger cabinet under the tank and more horizontal swimming room for the fish. You will probably also mount your lights the same distance to the bottom of the tank giving you 2" more space over the top of the tank. Drawback is you will need more lighting to cover the extra 8".
You can't really go wrong with either tank and unless your arm length is under 22" I doubt you will regret either choice.
JoshuaG
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Building my own so won't need to worry about that.
TChristman
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The 36" reference was to the depth of the tank...which equals the width. Not height. I really like the 36" width of the tank. It adds a lot of depth. I like a little taller tank and I think you should go as long as possible. You will be surprised how much the extra 8 inches will make just as how much difference the 2" in height will make.
While the tanks are nearly the same volume what does the 80"'s do to the cost of the tank itself? How many extra led's and such( assuming here:dance
would that 8"X36" add to the cost? Is 8" going to make that much difference in your fish choices? If it was me and I wanted to fit something aesthetically into an area I wouldn't want to push the limits of what would fit nicely into an area. The final reason I voted the 72" would be the extra 2" of growth room for SPS and such( assuming again :fun4
would that 8"X36" add to the cost? Is 8" going to make that much difference in your fish choices? If it was me and I wanted to fit something aesthetically into an area I wouldn't want to push the limits of what would fit nicely into an area. The final reason I voted the 72" would be the extra 2" of growth room for SPS and such( assuming again :fun4
JoshuaG
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That is my thinking, I currently have a 48x30x20 tank and the 20" is perfect I think.
JoshuaG
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Ok guys, here is the final plan. See anything I should change?
80x36x20h
grey back
starphire 3 sides
external overflow cut 36x2 on center
grey overflow 40x6x10 with 3 holes evenly spaced, holes will be 2.5"
recessed no lap euro brace with 4 holes along back-locations TBD, holes will be 1.75"
2 returns in back panel-locations TBD, holes will be 1.75"
black silicone
lower perimeter bracing
80x36x20h
grey back
starphire 3 sides
external overflow cut 36x2 on center
grey overflow 40x6x10 with 3 holes evenly spaced, holes will be 2.5"
recessed no lap euro brace with 4 holes along back-locations TBD, holes will be 1.75"
2 returns in back panel-locations TBD, holes will be 1.75"
black silicone
lower perimeter bracing
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