What Tank Would You Choose

[horseplay]

6' x 3' x 29" Peninsula or 8' x 2' x 29' long, which one would you choose for a reef tank? Already have the peninsula but not sure if I should go with a longer tank.

 

[dave.m]

Wider is better. Why not 8' x 3' x 29"?

Dave.M

 

[theReefKing]

Depth depth depth. The ability to create dimension in your reef can not be understated. Wider is better!

 

[jjk_reef00]

Wider is better. Why not 8' x 3' x 29"?

+1 but if I had to choose 1 tank I would go with the 8' tank

 

[dotcommer]

depending on space. Extra depth is always nice to have.

 

[CyclistMT]

What they said.


My progression in reef tanks went from 18" wide to 24" to 32" to now a 60"x48"x24" And this is my favorite by far. Wider is always better (at least in reef tanks ).

 

[Jamey1010]

What they said.


My progression in reef tanks went from 18" wide to 24" to 32" to now a 60"x48"x24" And this is my favorite by far. Wider is always better (at least in reef tanks ).

^ 60x48x24 sounds terrific, I'm going that direction one day too. I had a 96x18x28 for 10 years and I hated that tank by the end, no depth!!! The fish didn't mind they enjoyed the long swim but that's about it. So go wide!

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

I'd go wider. Better accomplishment with aquascaping and your fish will love you forever.

 

[biecacka]

WIDER!!!!

Corey

 

[Mark...]

Wider for depth of field...

 

[theReefKing]

Consensus is in.
Fat bottom tanks you make the rockin world go round!!!

 

[mm949]

i like'm long

 

[[]V[]addog]

that's what she said

 

[horseplay]

Consensus is in.
Fat bottom tanks you make the rockin world go round!!!

Well I already have the fat bottom tank so that's the consensus I like to hear. I like to build a reef in the middle of the tank since the tank is a peninsula. But not for a while. I just got started with a 75g to learn the basics.

 

[horseplay]

i like'm long

Width helps too, LOL.

that's what she said