360 gallon tank upgrade

Mike de Leon · 12/30/2018, 10:27 PM

Hi ,

I currently have a 120 gallon tank and have been looking to upgrade. Plan was to look at a tank around 180ish gallons.
However, I ran into this monster miracles tank with stand and sump that is completely brand new with a good price. Looks like I will have the space for it, and most of my equipment can be moved over including my light. I will have to add to the configuration.

SHOULD I DO IT? PLEASE TELL ME WHY?

Thanks

Mike de Leon · 12/30/2018, 10:28 PM

The footprint is 72 X 48, X 24 high.

PeterHall · 12/31/2018, 01:03 AM

I really enjoy my 300 so Id say go for it. 48in might be a little much but it depends on the area its in.

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Mike de Leon · 12/31/2018, 09:23 AM

Because of size, does it really take that much more time to maintain larger tanks?

Jason9488 · 12/31/2018, 09:40 AM

The bigger the tank the more stable it will be.

noy · 12/31/2018, 10:01 AM

just keep in mind 48 inches is wider than most standard door widths. You have to factor getting into where you want the tank to end up in your house.

Mike de Leon · 12/31/2018, 10:09 AM

Thanks. The height is 24”. It would have to go on it’s side to go through the doors.

Crusty Old Shellback · 01/02/2019, 08:14 AM

Go for it. Bigger is better. More room for fish to swim and corals to grow.
And as stated, once established, it becomes more stable. Its not that much more work to clean.

I did the same. had a 45G and was upgrading. was given a 120, then found a good deal on a 240 and sold the 120. As I ws preparing things for the 240, found a complete 400g system at a price I couldn't pass up. So I sold the 240 and picked up the 400. I don't regret the upgrade.

McPuff · 01/02/2019, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Crusty Old Shellback

Go for it. Bigger is better. More room for fish to swim and corals to grow.
And as stated, once established, it becomes more stable. Its not that much more work to clean.

I did the same. had a 45G and was upgrading. was given a 120, then found a good deal on a 240 and sold the 120. As I ws preparing things for the 240, found a complete 400g system at a price I couldn't pass up. So I sold the 240 and picked up the 400. I don't regret the upgrade.

Is the 400 up and running now?

lifeoffaith · 01/02/2019, 11:34 AM

Is there really any question here?

Mike de Leon · 01/02/2019, 12:43 PM

Thanks. Trying to work out how to move the 500 Lb tank to my basement. We will be doing a mock up using cardboard, with some movers.

Crusty Old Shellback · 01/02/2019, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by McPuff

Is the 400 up and running now?

After about 10 years of running in ng the tank, I decided to take a break and sold everything. The wife and I often talk about building another one. But with me getting back involved in off road racing,and with work and our play time, we are gone a lot. Maybe one day.
It was the center piece in our sun room.

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rigo07 · 01/05/2019, 11:29 PM

Wow nice tank

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12/30/2018, 10:27 PM	#1
Mike de Leon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ont. Canada Posts: 2,308	360 gallon tank upgrade Hi , I currently have a 120 gallon tank and have been looking to upgrade. Plan was to look at a tank around 180ish gallons. However, I ran into this monster miracles tank with stand and sump that is completely brand new with a good price. Looks like I will have the space for it, and most of my equipment can be moved over including my light. I will have to add to the configuration. SHOULD I DO IT? PLEASE TELL ME WHY? Thanks __________________ Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon, 3 G4 Radions

12/30/2018, 10:28 PM	#2
Mike de Leon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ont. Canada Posts: 2,308	The footprint is 72 X 48, X 24 high. __________________ Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon, 3 G4 Radions

12/31/2018, 09:23 AM	#4
Mike de Leon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ont. Canada Posts: 2,308	Because of size, does it really take that much more time to maintain larger tanks? __________________ Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon, 3 G4 Radions

12/31/2018, 10:09 AM	#7
Mike de Leon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ont. Canada Posts: 2,308	Thanks. The height is 24”. It would have to go on it’s side to go through the doors. __________________ Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon, 3 G4 Radions

01/02/2019, 08:14 AM	#8
Crusty Old Shellback MASVC OG Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Home of the FREE, Thanks to the BRAVE! Posts: 5,089	Go for it. Bigger is better. More room for fish to swim and corals to grow. And as stated, once established, it becomes more stable. Its not that much more work to clean. I did the same. had a 45G and was upgrading. was given a 120, then found a good deal on a 240 and sold the 120. As I ws preparing things for the 240, found a complete 400g system at a price I couldn't pass up. So I sold the 240 and picked up the 400. I don't regret the upgrade. __________________ Have you THANKED a Veteran lately for the freedoms you take for granted each day? Best quote ever! "This is a hobby for God sakes and so many people get so uptite. A "hobby" so it should be fun and not a cause to worry or go broke." Paul B Current Tank Info: Tankless for a while. RIP my 8+ yr old pair of Naso tangs, 4 + yr old Moorish Idol

12/31/2018, 01:03 AM	#3
PeterHall Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Pacific Palisades, CA Posts: 199	I really enjoy my 300 so Id say go for it. 48in might be a little much but it depends on the area its in. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

12/31/2018, 09:40 AM	#5
Jason9488 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 152	The bigger the tank the more stable it will be.

12/31/2018, 10:01 AM	#6
noy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 772	just keep in mind 48 inches is wider than most standard door widths. You have to factor getting into where you want the tank to end up in your house.

01/02/2019, 11:34 AM	#10
lifeoffaith Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Grand Rapids MI area Posts: 737	Is there really any question here?

01/02/2019, 12:43 PM	#11
Mike de Leon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ont. Canada Posts: 2,308	Thanks. Trying to work out how to move the 500 Lb tank to my basement. We will be doing a mock up using cardboard, with some movers. __________________ Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon, 3 G4 Radions

01/05/2019, 11:29 PM	#13
rigo07 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 21	Wow nice tank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk