Which would be the better choice?

[FrankB1]

Looking at two totally different tanks/styles that I find appealing for different reasons. Plan on doing a mixed reef with a stronger lean to SPS.

Option 1: 150 gallon rimless (60 x 30 x 22) from Great Lakes Aquariums.

Option 2: 245 gallon (72 x 30 x 26) with traditional canopy also from Great Lakes


Which would you choose?

 

[snorvich]

Looking at two totally different tanks/styles that I find appealing for different reasons. Plan on doing a mixed reef with a stronger lean to SPS.

Option 1: 150 gallon rimless (60 x 30 x 22) from Great Lakes Aquariums.

Option 2: 245 gallon (72 x 30 x 26) with traditional canopy also from Great Lakes


Which would you choose?

Option 2: 245 gallon (72 x 30 x 26) with traditional canopy also from Great Lakes; I cannot say this is better, but it is what I would choose

 

[A sea K]

Option 1: 150 gallon rimless (60 x 30 x 22) from Great Lakes Aquariums. And as snorvich stated, not because it is better, but it is what I would choose.

 

[CP aquatic]

As much as I like a rimless aquarium I would rather have a bigger tank, so option 2 in my opinion

 

[terrypercula]

I agree option two. Give me more water.

 

[hobbzz]

Option 2. You'll never say "my tank is too big. I should have gotten the smaller one."

 

[FrankB1]

Thanks for the replies. Option 2 does have the key advantage of more water !

 

[A sea K]

Option 2. You'll never say "my tank is too big. I should have gotten the smaller one."

Not true. I downsized from a 210 to a 30gal. Wish I had gone a little bigger(75-90gal) though.

 

[hobbzz]

Not true. I downsized from a 210 to a 30gal. Wish I had gone a little bigger(75-90gal) though.

That's a first lol.

 

[Z1313]

The 245 would be awesome. I like rimless but I am to worried about chemicals making there way into the tank as mine is fairly close to the kitchen : )

 

[aclinville]

It depends on your setup
1) where is it going
2) how important are looks to you if in the open and not built into a wall.
It's your choice im sure you've already made your mind up but just making sure with others.

 

[zooman72]

Option 1 - just because it would seem to have a better "footprint" to me, although it would depend on what was being planned for fish inhabitants (i.e tangs, etc.)

I also downsized - easier to keep multiple tanks when they are smaller...

 

[joshky]

Option 3, which is option 2 as eurobraced and no canopy.

Honestly I'd probably go with option 1, I don't think I could ever buy a tank with black trim again for my DT.

 

[VWD]

option 2