Shallower than 24" ???

[forddna]

Anyone have 200+ gallon tanks that are shallower than 24"? I'm wondering what 96x30x18 or 96x30x22 might look like. Something that shallow would make life easier for me, as I'm only 5'1" tall.

 

[mflamb]

Amanda, will the tank be SSB or BB?

 

[forddna]

I'm not certain yet. I like both.

 

[JOSE CASAS]

Smaller tanks looks ok shallow but big tanks dont. IMO they look like big frag tanks.

 

[dmorel]

I just bought a 16" tall ~220... I'll let you know how it works out in a little while

 

[forddna]

I wouldn't go 16". I know I don't like that look. (no offense...to each his own)

I'm leaning toward the 20-22" range.

 

[dmorel]

I'd prefer 22" for sure, but I got a deal on the tank, it was supposed to be a display in one of the LFS but they never set it up. It's a 5' diameter round tank. I think I'll be ok with how shallow it is just because it's so unique, my big concern is putting a little sand in there.

 

[forddna]

Sounds neat! Good luck with it!!

 

[stunreefer]

Amanda, does everything HAVE to be located under the tank (equipment wise)?

If not, I would still go for 22-24" range high tank, and have a real short stand.

Even if you have to locate the equipment below the tank you could opt to use only "low-profile" equipment, except maybe the skimmer might have to be located outside the stand.

 

[Bucket Boy]

I just had a custom 72" x 36" x 20" built. I really like the dimensions. Tall enough but not too high so I can reach the bottom without getting my T-shirt sleeve wet.

 

[wr_mem]

After a lot of looking and thinking, I'm going with a 120x36x20 glass tank (don't think I'd go much smaller than 20)-- i like the idea of a long space for fish to swim and islands of coral, easy to perform maintenance on. Obviously, it's all personal preference, but something different is always more fun IMHO.

Good luck!

 

[forddna]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14155494#post14155494 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by stunreefer
Amanda, does everything HAVE to be located under the tank (equipment wise)?

If not, I would still go for 22-24" range high tank, and have a real short stand.

Even if you have to locate the equipment below the tank you could opt to use only "low-profile" equipment, except maybe the skimmer might have to be located outside the stand.

The stand height doesn't matter. I use a ladder. LOL My arm length from underarm to the tip of my middle finger is 19." I currently have a 30" tall tank. I have had a couple of 22" tanks and a 24" tank. I've always been able to get high enough that all that matters is my arm length.

 

[mflamb]

I would start contacting manufactures like AGE, Envisions, Perfecto, etc... and see what they will build for you. I would think with the economy like it is, that maybe a deal could be had.