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set up question: min depth
I would like to install a sw set up behind the couch. I have a question about tank dimensions. I would like the tank to be 8 feet long. The height can be up to 18 inches or so. The problem dimension is the depth. I can't bring the tank too far into the living room. So, What would be the minimum width of the tank? I would like to keep anemone's and some clown fish.
Thank you in advance. I am a Fresh water guy so please be gentle with me. hahah Rick |
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Sounds like a great setup. If the tank will be viewable from 2 sides, I would suggest at least 24" wide. This should give you the ability to have a great aquascape and clean glass.
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I don't have 24 unfortunately. What would a workable minimum be do you think?
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Will this tank be against a wall ?
Just my personal opinions ... 18" or it may get too crowded for swimming room With a 12" tank you may have LR up against the back glass and be unhappy trying to clean behind it, or some really skinny LR piles Regardless, 8' is going to give you piles of room for different aquascapes Have fun with it |
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Something else to think about ...
I didn't quite leave myself enough room to comfortably run a mag float on the back glass - I have to hold the tank and squish my arm behind it But maybe with your length you'd be better off with a scraper handle anyway |
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Don't go with 12", too narrow and hard to get a decent scape. 18" would be ok if the tank is on a wall. My 55 is 18" tall and 12" wide and I hate it, even with the length you would probably feel restricted.
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