Help me pick a size!!

[gordonheimer]

I have been originally trying to get a 60x24x24 tank but it seems that I would have to get it custom made and that would be well out of my price range for what I want to spend on the tank.

So I am left between a standard 120(48x24x24) or a 60x18x26. I really like the extra foot of length but I have a hard time giving up the six inches of width. Help me make sense of this!! :debi:

[Tuton]

Marineland makes a 250 gallon deep dimension tank that is 60x36x27.....

[James77]

I'll say a 120g 4x2x2 tank is an excellent size. I would go for the 6 inches of depth/width over a foot in length any day. I have a 90 I set up about 5 years after running a 120, and I was surprised at how much that 6" makes a difference.

That said....:).....Have you received quotes from various manufacturers? If it comes down to a couple hundred bucks, going with exactly what you want would be best. That way you would not have that "if I went larger" thought in the back of your head. There are always ways to pinch other costs down as well....

[Mark Bianco]

I would agree with Jim. I have had several tanks over the years, and spending the extra dollars now will save you money in the long run. I started out with a 26gl cube and 5 tanks later I now keep a 210gl. I can not tell you how much money I have lost over the years selling off the the other equiptment. Buy what you want now and save big later...

If you cant get the tank you want now, as Jim stated the extra width and length over the extra length is better IMO.

Mark

[dixiedog]

I'll say a 120g 4x2x2 tank is an excellent size.

This!

[billdogg]

I started with a standard 55g. way too skinny. Then a 75. Ok, but too small? then in no particular order (hey - it was over 25 years ago) a 60g cube (2x2x2 - a very nice size - still have the tank) an acrylic 50ish that scratched way too easily, a standard 120 (still have it) and a 150L (6x2x22"?) that is still up and running also. The 120 is the refugium for the 150. Finally convinced the wife that the 60g was just too (small/old/overcrowded/etc) and am in the process of a 120 build.

Anyway - I would, without a doubt, go with depth over length any day. So many more options for aquascaping, and they just, well, look bigger.

[BlindZide]

If you are going to enjoy 1 tank then go with what you want as stated above. That way you wont have any regrets later on down the road.

If you, like myself, have a plan to keep multiple tanks then you can compromise on you way up. I plan on surrounding half of the basement (my man cave) with fish tanks. So I have plenty of room and time to plan this out.

I am in LOVE with my 75g. Yeah, its smaller than a 90g but sure is a ton better than my 30g or the 55g I was looking at.

[Sonyardo]

I would either stick with the original idea or go with the 120 out of the two choices.

[gordonheimer]

Thanks everyone! I will get a few more quotes for the larger tank but if that fails Ill go with the 120.

[RayL]

What fish are you looking too add, if you like tangs, the extra foot in length is definitely the way to go