Ideal depth for reef tank?
My current reef tank is 48" deep and almost 6' to the back corner. I find it too deep for a reef tank as the bottom is only accessible by using long tongs (very frustrating). I was considering converting it to a fish only system and starting a new reef tank in the basement once we start renovations (not again). I was thinking of a 100-200 gal system. How deep should I make the rectangular tank? Should I go for 24" or 30" deep? Does anyone with a 30" tank find it too deep? For once I want to be able to reach the bottom of the tank with my hands.
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300 gal starphire custom built in pentagon reef (+90 gal sump on Blue Line 100 HD return pump, 210lb LR, Euro-Reef RC250 skimmer, 2x400W MH, 2x28W compacts, 2xTurbelle classic 4002 pumps & Turbelle Stream 6100 on 7095 Multicontroller, running ZEOvit)
Livestock
Fish: damsels; sailfin, yellow, regal & naso tangs; ocellaris & tomato clowns; lyretail anthias; foxface lo; flame angelfish
corals: a few
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