Which one would you go for?

[dkreef]

Im stuck between 96x30"widex24"tall or 84"x36"widex24"tall.
dont say 96x36x24....due to space issue.

u think 250W HQI MHs are plenty?
even if i consider making it 27"tall?

what about ASM G4X as skimmer?
right now i have ASM G3 for my 135 but i dont think it would be enough at all.

also would u do two corner overflows or one central?

the glass manufacturer said he thinks 1/2" thickness glass is ok if we have eurobrace and few 6" center braces every 2'.
i dont want a 2' wide centerbrace.
i asked if i only wanted eurobrace then he said i would need 3/4" thick but that would drive the price double or triple??? does that sound right?

 

[Dave Cox]

I'd go for the 36" wide option - that extra 6" of width gives you so much more aquascaping potential than an extra 12" length... It would also give you an extra 5% water volume...

I would have thought two corner weirs rather than one central...

Good luck - exciting build !

 

[jacob30]

It will not cost you double or triple for 3/4" if you shop around a little. I was told the same thing. I ended up going with 3/4" for peace of mind and eurobracing with no cross bracing.

Good luck!

Go with the 96x36x24 (I would go a little taller if this is going inwall)

 

[Zoos]

84"x36"widex24"tall.

 

[dkreef]

this wont be inwall. just against a wall. so u guys think 3/4" is safer?

 

[mm949]

if its a reef go for the wider...for fish go for length...GREAT now i sound like my wife..lol

 

[dkreef]

yea this will be a reef for sure.