Need opinion on size for Peninsula tank

[MrSwa]

Hello all, I am doing a Peninsula tank in my basement that will be the edge of the kitchen/bar area.

I thought I had settled on a 150 tall... 48x24x30 tall. A 205 just came up somewhat close by that is a 60x30x22 tall. It is already setup as a Peninsula tank drilled and beanamimal overflow with an internal /external setup. I haven't drilled the 150 yet and have a ghost overflow for it.

What is your opinion on the better size? I like the height of the 150 but will the width and length of the 205 be better? I also like the fact that it is drilled and ready to go. I have an appointment with a local glass shop to drill the 150 on Monday unless the 205 would be better.

Thanks!
Todd

 

[dave.m]

I don't like the measurements on either tank. That should be your clue. It is a matter of personal taste. Only you can decide what is best for you.

Dave.M

 

[Tigerdragon]

To me of the two the 205 is better would be nice if it was longer. The 205 would be easier to scape and work in

 

[iced98lx]

I'll never do anything less than 24 inches wide, and I would go wider in a heart beat if I had the room, so I'd lean towards the 205. As Dave noted, mostly personal preference.

 

[scubadan206]

I don't like the measurements on either tank. That should be your clue. It is a matter of personal taste. Only you can decide what is best for you.

Dave.M

Same here... Gimme a 96x48x30

 

[benjc]

Spend the extra money and get exactly what you want. It is already going to cost a good chunk of change to set it up and stock it; you may as well get what you want in terms of layout and aesthetics. Remember that if this is going to be a focal point of the room, it is just as important (if not more) how the tank looks in the room, as it is how the inhabitants look in the tank.