azboostin Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I am wanting to start up a reef tank, I am wanting a taller tank vs a longer tank... is there any pros/cons of going with a taller tank? I am wanting a tank about 48-60" long 30" high and maybe 18" deep..... IS this around 120-150 gallon??? I plan on using 100 lbs sand, 50lbs lace rock 100 lbs tonga branch ect ect Link to comment
er1c_the_reefer Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 taller tank = harder to light Link to comment
noobwithatank Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 most people good for depth and height at around the same point, taller is harder tolight as stated above and is hardered to aquascape. Link to comment
Withers Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I am wanting to start up a reef tank, I am wanting a taller tank vs a longer tank... is there any pros/cons of going with a taller tank? I am wanting a tank about 48-60" long 30" high and maybe 18" deep..... IS this around 120-150 gallon??? I plan on using 100 lbs sand, 50lbs lace rock 100 lbs tonga branch ect ect At 30", its going to be a real pain to do any maintenance on the bottom of the tank. You're going to need a stepladder & you'll get your entire arm wet just trying to reach it. On top of that, like everyone else has said, it is more difficult to light. Generally speaking, taller tanks are somewhat of a waste because nothing usually gets put at the top 6" or so of the tank, making it somewhat useless. Naturally, this is all just an opinion, so take it as one. Link to comment
azboostin Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 Maybe I will go for a 24" tall tank then Link to comment
MJD Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 a taller tank is fine. If you put a 400 watt metal halide above it you could still grow some corals at the bottom. MJD Link to comment
o-nano Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I prefer longer tanks because they are easier to light, are easier to aquascape, and most of the fish I like fish swim more horizontally than vertically. Bottom line get what you like. Link to comment
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