Problems with tall tanks?

[GeraldTheMouse]

I am going to start a saltwater tank in the near future. I was wondering about the the pros and cons of a tall tank.

 

[fatrip]

less water surface area for gas exchange, light being able to penitrate to the bottom of the tank, if it is a very tall tanks and not long the fish have not enough room to swim back and forth....i could go on but i think you get the picture.

 

[rhino509]

in my opinion,taller tanks allow for more options as far as aquascaping(if you have width to match).but i see more cons than pros.with a taller tank,you tend to need higher output lights,if the tank is tall,chances are its going to be somewhat skinny(although there are good,tall sizes....48" 120 gallon for ex)
sometimes getting into a deeper tank can be a real chore,ecspecially if its a tall tank with a tall stand....lol

but.....a taller tank would allow for taller coral growth....

 

[vr697getta]

yeah i have a tall tank there are pros and cons
its very hard to get to the bottom if something falls
but i love how it looks with alot of rock up to the top
i do like it but if i get another tank it won't be any taller that two feet

 

[GeraldTheMouse]

Thanks. I have a 37g just sitting in the garage and I want a use for it. I have seen some nice tanks like this in the nano forum on this site, so I'll ask what kind of lighting the have.

 

[vr697getta]

you should be fine
how tall is the 37 gallon
my tank is 30 inches tall and that make somthings kinda tough
thats what i though you ment my tall tanks how tall is a 37 gallon

 

[jmack]

Hard to clean!!

 

[vr697getta]

how is it hard to clean
mine is very easy just use my mag float
and water changes every week

 

[barbra]

Buy a bigger tank and use that one as sump

 

[GeraldTheMouse]

barbra, I would, but there isn't enough space in the house.

EDIT: vr697getta, I'm not sure how tall it is, and I don't feel like finding the tape measurer.

 

[jmack]

Mag floats don't always get everything; I have to use a long handled scraper. It's also a pain if you have to move anything in the tank...don't get me wrong it's a nice looking tank it's just not as convenient as a shorter tank..if I had it to do over I'd get a longer tank.