30 gallon high what can i use it for

[clowntrigger2k]

should i do a mini reef in a 30 gallon high ,any suggestions? <img src="graemlins//confused.gif" border="0" alt="[confused]" />

 

[rankin]

well in a 30 high, there is one thing to worry about, gas exchange, see the larger the surface area of the water more oxygen and other benefitial (no spell check ) gasses can make it into the water, but in a 30 high the surface area of water is smaller allowing less gas exchange, but there is a way to help this problem, take a pump or a powerhead and point it towards the surface, not only will that aid in gas exchange, it will also stop a "slick" from apearing on the surface allowing your it to remain suspended and eventually be taken care of by your filter, MHO...... also i suggest using a sump for the filter,.....the bigger the better......also the lighting, you will need more powerful lights on this tank because of how deep the water is, so temperature will prolly rise unless you keep the lights some distance off of the top......good luck...
~Rankin

 

[clowntrigger2k]

thanks for the info , this is why i love this site someone is always here to help

 

[spider crab]

Just curious, what is the dimension on a 30 high. I have a 29 gal set, which I think is 36Long, 12wide and 15? High? Is this considered a High configuration?

 

[clowntrigger2k]

i don,t know off hand put it is the same as a 2o gallon but alot higher

 

[pancho]

I would use the tank as an hospital tank just in case a fish gets hurt or something. Then that way u can take it out and treat it. I have an 55 gallon hospital tank.