How common are 5' tanks (am looking for one)

[Reef Pilot]

I am thinking of setting up a new reef tank, and have a location in mind that can handle a tank up to 64". I would like to make the most of the space available and go perhaps up to 150 g or so.

I know I can always build custom, but would prefer to buy used. I just haven't seen many 5' tanks offered.

[dsaundry]

They're around, usually in the 110-140g range.

[reefwars]

yup mine was a 110 most common dimension for a 5' i believe

[Aquattro]

My 150g was a stock 5' tank. I have a sump in the basement that is 5', I think it's a 110 or 125...

[mattdean]

I have a 5 X 2 X 20 125 gallon. It was a custom build. I love the dimensions.

[outacontrol]

I have a 5' tank that is a 120 gallon standard tank, I think it is an All-Glass.

[reefwars]

better question are how common are 5 ft lights , ive never owned any that were five feet and the majority you see are 48"

[outacontrol]

Here is a link to Marineland for common aquarium dimensions: http://www.marineland.com/MLCatalog.aspx?taxid=1911805

Originally Posted by reefwars

better question are how common are 5 ft lights , ive never owned any that were five feet and the majority you see are 48"

Here is a link to concept aquatics, Dave has about 13 different lights in the 5' long variety: http://www.conceptaquatics.ca/index....ture_length=87

Plus there is nothing wrong with lighting a 5' tank with a 4' light. One of nicest tanks I have seen is a 6' tank with a 5' light on it.

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by outacontrol

Here is a link to Marineland for common aquarium dimensions: http://www.marineland.com/MLCatalog.aspx?taxid=1911805




Here is a link to concept aquatics, Dave has about 13 different lights in the 5' long variety: http://www.conceptaquatics.ca/index....ture_length=87

Plus there is nothing wrong with lighting a 5' tank with a 4' light. One of nicest tanks I have seen is a 6' tank with a 5' light on it.

i had a 4ft on my 110 that did just fine as wellcheers

[Reef Pilot]

I plan to use my DIY T5 lights from my upstairs 72" on the 5' which will be downstairs, right next to my sump room. Then I can try some new LEDs in the 72" tank, which I want to make my showcase.