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96x20x18 3 21.43%
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Old 04-22-2012, 04:37 AM
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I am currently in the works of planning a new tank build. The original plan was to do a 180 or 230 but I just found out that the floor were I plan on putting it isnt strong enough so im limited to 150g.
What I have come up with is either 96Lx20Wx18H or 72Lx24Wx20H, both are 150g and there is only a $70 difference to make the larger one.
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Old 04-22-2012, 04:45 AM
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8 feet would be nice, but I like the depth you would get with the 6 footer better. Just my opinion I like the depth
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Depending on the type of tank your setting up, the longer tank will likely require additional lighting.
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Old 04-22-2012, 04:50 AM
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Have you considered 5'x2'x2'? I had a 150gal of those dimensions a couple years back and I'm getting another one shortly here. Depth and width are perfect I found!
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Go for the depth. 24W minimum for a tank. makes aquascaping easier and look much better.
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Old 04-22-2012, 05:02 AM
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Oh haha I thought I posted in the marine fish section.
I plan on making it a FOWLR with mostly large angelfish which is why I thought a 8' would be nice for more length of swimming room and minimal rock in the DT
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