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06/16/2019, 10:08 AM
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Looking for directions
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!
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06/16/2019, 11:12 AM
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The difference will be in the width giving you better landscaping choices.
AND of course more water for stability. Enjoy.
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06/16/2019, 01:02 PM
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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.
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Gary 180 gallon, 40 gallon sump, 3 250 W MH + 4 80W ATI T5's, MTC MVX 36 Skimmer, Apex controller Aquamaxx T-3 CaRx Current Tank Info: A 2 Barred Rabbitfish, Red Head Salon, Yellow/Purple, McMaster Fairy, Possum, 2 Leopard Wrasses, Kole, & Atlantic Blue Tangs, 2 Percula Clown, 3 PJ and 1 Banggai Cardinalfish , Swallowtail, Bellus and Coral Beauty Angels |
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06/16/2019, 04:24 PM
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^^^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!
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I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer |
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06/17/2019, 04:31 AM
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Anything is better than a 55g tank..
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06/17/2019, 10:16 AM
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A standard 90 or 120 will be a WAY better tank than a 55.
Hope that helps.
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Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers |
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06/17/2019, 01:07 PM
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06/17/2019, 01:33 PM
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