Converting (already?!) to a larger tank

[noob1]

After only 6 months I have already cracked and purchased a larger tank, even though I love my 20l. (what a freak I am)

 

My plan is to use my 20l as a sump/refugium with the 50 Breeder (36 x 18 x18) as the display.

 

Does anyone have any experience/input on this? I have done several forum searches and it doesn't seem like the 50 Breeder is very popular. Did I err in buying this thing? I got it at cost.

 

Thanks

[Mr. Fosi]

Dimensions?

 

Never heard of a 50B, only ever 40Bs.

[seabass]

Does anyone have any experience/input on this? I have done several forum searches and it doesn't seem like the 50 Breeder is very popular. Did I err in buying this thing? I got it at cost.

You didn’t mess up; that’s a sweet tank! The only reason I didn’t get one was that they weren't in stock, and they were 50% more expensive than the 40Bs. According to Reef Central's Tank Volume Calculator, the tank volume for the 50B is 50.5 gallons versus 44.9 gallons for the 40B. If I had the choice, I'd still like the extra two inches on top. My upgrade was fairly similar to yours (a 15 gallon to a 40B); if interested, you can get some details by clicking on my signature.

[noob1]

Fosi: 36 x 18 x 18

 

Seabass, thanks, for that. I'll check your thread when I get a chance.

[Mr. Fosi]

Awsome. It really is 50g.

 

I have never heard of, nor seen one of these.

 

Is it like a 40B but taller (I don't have the dimensions for the 40B sitting in front of me)?

[noob1]

Mr. F,

 

The 40B is 2" shorter. The LFS had these 50's shipped accidentally and the owner decided to sell them at cost instead of shipping them back to All-Glass. His rationale being, sell the glass cheap and customers will spend the $ to fill the tanks. Gotta' give the guy credit for being smart and honest.

 

The draw-backs to the tank are the center strut and the lack of an overflow.

[msn711]

Fosi, they also make 30 breeders: 36x18x14