130x18x18 or 144x16x16

[reefstricken]

So hugely inspired by calvin415s 144x16x16.

Making the decision tomorrow between:

130x18x18
or
144x16x16

182g
or
159g

Thoughts?

Plan to do closed loop(s) on both.

[Psirex]

182 if you have the space!

[Reefing Newbie]

ya um ok


Just an FYI, comments like these aren't going to earn you posts towards being able to get to the for sale foums.

To the OP-
I would go with the 130x18x18 because 18" front to back is hard enough to aquascape, so I couldn't imagine only having 16". It really will come down to what you want to keep. My only suggestion would be to maybe go wider and a little taller if you get fish like wrasses or tang(you would be suprised how much height a full grown tang will take up).

[tibob32]

you'll regret not going 24'' wide, I did

[davocean]

More space front to back is much easier to scape.

[Reef264]

I really wish I had gone 24" wide, or 36"!

Having a 18" Tank limits your Rock Work and Hiding places for Fish, Big Long fish would bump there noses turning around, I would say Do the 182g.

Good luck with your Monster!

[Hagisan]

As others have said, I'd go as deep as your pocketbook and floor plan will allow. I have 24" and wish I had another foot to play with.

[reefstricken]

Thank you for the thoughts!

I'm planning this to be a sps dominant tank, diy LEDs down the middle w/ t5s on either side, single overflow on one side, closed loop intakes on one side returns on the other, or up through the bottom. Although I like the thought of being able to change the output points vs. having them drilled in.

I kinda have t-rex arms, so I want maintenance to be easier. I really like my current setup (100g) for it's height and depth. 60x18x20t. my previous 150g, 48x24x31t, and 240g 96x24x24t really turned me off of maintenance b/c of the back pain, and scuba gear.

I also think he did a great job with the long aquascape.

I'm leaning towards the 130x18x18, but may go 20 wide.

I don't plan on huge tangs, but likely a yellow or purple, sohal. are they going to suffer with this height?



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