Looking for directions

[shesacharmer]

Not too good yet with the search. Can someone point me to an area where there is discussion, pros and cons, of different tank sizes for a mixed reef? I'm contemplating an upgrade from my 55 but are there pros and cons between 90, 120, etc? I want to stay at 4 ft long.

Thanks guys!

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

The difference will be in the width giving you better landscaping choices.
AND of course more water for stability.
Enjoy.

 

[hkgar]

No tank is ever big enough, eventually.
I started with a 40 , upgraded to 90 and now have a 180. I would go bigger if I had the room. Six foot is the longest that will fit on my available walls.

 

[billdogg]

The difference will be in the width giving you better landscaping choices.
AND of course more water for stability.
Enjoy.

No tank is ever big enough, eventually.
I started with a 40 , upgraded to 90 and now have a 180. I would go bigger if I had the room. Six foot is the longest that will fit on my available walls.

^^^Both of these^^^

I'm stuck at at a standard 120. If my wife would let me cover the (unused) gas fireplace I could easily go 6', and if I were to get rid of a family heirloom cherry hutch I could go 8'.

IMHO, front to back distance is at least as important as the overall length. If you are limited to 4' of width, you could even go with a 4x4 cube and get a 240!

 

[mcgyvr]

Anything is better than a 55g tank..

 

[nereefpat]

A standard 90 or 120 will be a WAY better tank than a 55.

Hope that helps.

 

[hkgar]

Anything is better than a 55g tank..

Even a 40g?

 

[mcgyvr]

Even a 40g?

Yep.. The dimensions of a 55G SUCK...