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shesacharmer
06/16/2019, 10:08 AM
Not too good yet with the search. Can someone point me to an area where there is discussion, pros and cons, of different tank sizes for a mixed reef? I'm contemplating an upgrade from my 55 but are there pros and cons between 90, 120, etc? I want to stay at 4 ft long.
Thanks guys!
Vinny Kreyling
06/16/2019, 11:12 AM
The difference will be in the width giving you better landscaping choices.
AND of course more water for stability.
Enjoy.
hkgar
06/16/2019, 01:02 PM
No tank is ever big enough, eventually.
I started with a 40 , upgraded to 90 and now have a 180. I would go bigger if I had the room. Six foot is the longest that will fit on my available walls.
billdogg
06/16/2019, 04:24 PM
The difference will be in the width giving you better landscaping choices.
AND of course more water for stability.
Enjoy.
No tank is ever big enough, eventually.
I started with a 40 , upgraded to 90 and now have a 180. I would go bigger if I had the room. Six foot is the longest that will fit on my available walls.
^^^Both of these^^^
I'm stuck at at a standard 120. If my wife would let me cover the (unused) gas fireplace I could easily go 6', and if I were to get rid of a family heirloom cherry hutch I could go 8'.
IMHO, front to back distance is at least as important as the overall length. If you are limited to 4' of width, you could even go with a 4x4 cube and get a 240!
mcgyvr
06/17/2019, 04:31 AM
Anything is better than a 55g tank.. ;)
nereefpat
06/17/2019, 10:16 AM
A standard 90 or 120 will be a WAY better tank than a 55.
Hope that helps.
hkgar
06/17/2019, 01:07 PM
Anything is better than a 55g tank.. ;)
Even a 40g?
mcgyvr
06/17/2019, 01:33 PM
Even a 40g?
Yep.. The dimensions of a 55G SUCK...
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