75 vs. 90

[scooter8416]

just as simple as the topic, 75 vs. 90. trying to decide, i know the 90 is taller, but same dem. i was thinkin the 90 because the dsb. will take up 5 inches and the extra height in the tank will make up for 5 in. taken up by the sand...
thanks for ne input.
shawn

 

[justinx]

Personally, i would go for the 90. More tank volume is always better, and i am not just saying that because its a big tank. Especially like you said about using a DSB. That will decrease the tank volume a little, as will LR, etc. Go with the 90 for sure. The only problem that may arise is lighting as this is a deep tank.

 

[scooter8416]

true, about the lighting, i have 440 watts of vho over my 55 right now. and was going to put that over the tank, just planing on keeping some low light corals, for now, i don't want to get haildes yet.

 

[fshhub]

definitely the 90

 

[slick]

I love my 90g tank. My vote is for the 90.

 

[wamp]

90... Thats my next tank once I finally find a house...

 

[fshhub]

Originally posted by wamp
90... Thats my next tank once I finally find a house...
get the tank, the house can wait, lol

 

[scooter8416]

will the 440 watts of vho be enough over the 90??? for lowlight corals and such...

 

[fshhub]

for lowlight definitely
anything but clams and hard corals just about.

 

[ekclark]

It is the old rule of thumb to always go with the biggest you can. My biggest regret is going reef with my 75 and not my 125. I feared the greater expense of the larger tank (lights, lr, etc) but after about $3000, what is a few hundred bucks here and there? With a taller tank you can really stack the rock high and make it look very cool. You'll have enough light for almost anything. 90!

 

[civickid]

i paid 1500 for my 90 and got a lot of ---- for it. they arnt that much

 

[richard rendos]

get the 90