Heather Sanders Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 I've got two empty tanks...a 10gal and a 30gal tall. I've also got a 175W MH pendant. I was planning on setting up the 10gal, but my husband found this 30gal tall and brought it home for me. My question is which one should I use? I don't know if I'm comfortable with the shape of the 30gal, it's tall and thin, not much space for rock work the way I'm looking at it. I think I would have to be really creative and carefull if I were to use this tank (rock building wise) plus, with the extra water volume, I might be tempted to add a fish or two, which I initially was not planning on doing. Just planning on some easy corals in either tank. Any suggestions or opinions are greatly appreciated. Link to comment
tow-up Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 i would go for the 10 gallon. but if you decide to buy a tank get a 26 gallon bowfront or 28 gallon bowfront. they are the best!!! Link to comment
dickwayne Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 I have a 20g and would like some extra room. If you do the 30g, you will be able to make a taller rock structure and have more space for coral. IMO you'll be happier in the end if you get a little bigger tank. Link to comment
Xavier Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 I dunno.. I have a 10g tall and a 25g tall... after setting it up I still find it difficult to place my corals.. certainly I have more of a high/mid/low area for light, but surface area in general I think I'm lacking... next tank I would setup would be a longer tank.. I think you can be a bit more creative with your rock in a longer tank... Link to comment
Heather Sanders Posted May 21, 2003 Author Share Posted May 21, 2003 Wow, so many replies in such a short time! I knew I would love this place! Considering my choices of the two, I am more than likely going with the 10gal, I agree. Xavier, regarding the surface area, I'd rather have a smaller tank with better surface area than a larger tank with inadequate surface area. Of course I could always whip out the plastic and try out tow-up's idea, but I think I would be in trouble, accessories are easy to hide from your significant other but a new tank is not! heehee Link to comment
harbingerofthefish Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 judging by your initial question, the 10 will probally fit you better. Beside you'll get hooked quick and that 30 won't be empty long. I got a 20 tall and it sat empty for a while, I gave it to a coworker when a friend at the LFS gave me a 20 (24x14x14) I liked the shorter deeper look. Link to comment
coralreefengr Posted May 25, 2003 Share Posted May 25, 2003 I like my 10 gallon. Also, don't think you can't have any fish. I have 2 false perc's that are fat and happy. I also have over 20 corals in that tank. And about getting addicted...my husband got me a 20L for my birthday, and we're working on setting that up right now. Got sand, heat, flow and 1/2 the water. I'm gonna try to finish filling it up with water changes from my other tanks. The 10 gallon will turn into a frag tank. Aquarium upgrading is a disease. CRE Link to comment
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