Best Reef Tank

klbjr

klbjr

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i have a chance to buy new tank, just wanted some opinons. i am looking at a 135 flat back hex, 60x18x30 it is acrylic. this is the tank my wife likes because she says its more modern looking,because we are putting it in the living room!!
i am also looking at 135 standard 72x18x24. it is also acrylic, which of these tanks would you recommend for a reef tank with 5 to 6 inchs of dsb. dont know if one would be better than the other or if its just what ever we like the best!!! :p :p :p
 
cboyfan2020

cboyfan2020

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I would get the 135 standard if you are going to keep tangs. They like a lot of length to race around in. The deeper the tank the better it is for a reef IMO. like a normal 120 is something like 18" deep while a 120 like mine is 24" deep(48x24x24). This gives you more options for aquascaping and stuff. Just my opinion though. i like the sound of that 135 flat back though.
 
klbjr

klbjr

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THANKS FOR THE REPLY! i may have to do the 135 flat back hex because thats what the wife wants, you know what i mean!!!
 
mlm

mlm

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Are there any tanks that are at least 24 inches from front to back that your wife likes?
 
klbjr

klbjr

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The 150 standard rectangular is 60x24x24, but she's not to crazy about it. why, does it make a big difference!!!
 
mlm

mlm

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The more room you have from front to back the easier and more naturally looking you can aquascape the tank.
 
dattong

dattong

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I would go for the standard 60x24x24 it has more options for rockscape and the height is perfect to use 250w MH (saves you $$$ later on). flat hex looks cool at first but I think you're gonna change your mind later.
 
jonthefb

jonthefb

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ditch that idea and get a 120 taht 4 foot long by 2 feet deep by two feet tall...thsi is my ideal tank, other than the 500 gallon recessd in the wall!
good luck
jon
 
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