This is the Start of my Tank (This is what I have so Far)
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flower
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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/378489/this-is-the-start-of-my-tank-this-is-what-i-have-so-far/60#post_3320789
Dude, go for the 75 if you can. A little more width would allow for a better aqua scape as well as a little more wiggle room for your fish.
+1000 You would be surprised the difference. I started with a 55g very narrow.
Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/378489/this-is-the-start-of-my-tank-this-is-what-i-have-so-far/60#post_3320789
Dude, go for the 75 if you can. A little more width would allow for a better aqua scape as well as a little more wiggle room for your fish.
+1000 You would be surprised the difference. I started with a 55g very narrow.
scott t
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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/378489/this-is-the-start-of-my-tank-this-is-what-i-have-so-far/60#post_3320793
So will a 75G fit on a 55G stand too????
NO meowzer because a 55 gal tank is only 13 inches wide and a 75 is 18 inches wide.. SO, I don't think it would fit on a 55 gal stand!!
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/378489/this-is-the-start-of-my-tank-this-is-what-i-have-so-far/60#post_3320793
So will a 75G fit on a 55G stand too????
NO meowzer because a 55 gal tank is only 13 inches wide and a 75 is 18 inches wide.. SO, I don't think it would fit on a 55 gal stand!!
gemmy
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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/378489/this-is-the-start-of-my-tank-this-is-what-i-have-so-far/60#post_3320789
Dude, go for the 75 if you can. A little more width would allow for a better aqua scape as well as a little more wiggle room for your fish.
I totally agree. I am stuck with my 55 gallon and struggled to get a decent/functional aquascape. If I could do it all over, I would get the 75. Those 5 extra inches make a huge difference. You can PM Bang Guy and he can tell you the reasons why. Unfortunately, I did not take the width into consideration when I got my 55 (and I did not know this place existed).
Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/378489/this-is-the-start-of-my-tank-this-is-what-i-have-so-far/60#post_3320789
Dude, go for the 75 if you can. A little more width would allow for a better aqua scape as well as a little more wiggle room for your fish.
I totally agree. I am stuck with my 55 gallon and struggled to get a decent/functional aquascape. If I could do it all over, I would get the 75. Those 5 extra inches make a huge difference. You can PM Bang Guy and he can tell you the reasons why. Unfortunately, I did not take the width into consideration when I got my 55 (and I did not know this place existed).
scott t
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Originally Posted by Flower http:///forum/thread/378489/this-is-the-start-of-my-tank-this-is-what-i-have-so-far/60#post_3320795
+1000 You would be surprised the difference. I started with a 55g very narrow.
Yeah that is why I am rethinking the 55 gal and wanting to got for the 75 gal. Maybe I will set the 55 gal up later and do a coral tank and a few fish with it...
Originally Posted by Flower http:///forum/thread/378489/this-is-the-start-of-my-tank-this-is-what-i-have-so-far/60#post_3320795
+1000 You would be surprised the difference. I started with a 55g very narrow.
Yeah that is why I am rethinking the 55 gal and wanting to got for the 75 gal. Maybe I will set the 55 gal up later and do a coral tank and a few fish with it...
meowzer
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Originally Posted by Scott T http:///forum/thread/378489/this-is-the-start-of-my-tank-this-is-what-i-have-so-far/60#post_3320799
NO meowzer because a 55 gal tank is only 13 inches wide and a 75 is 18 inches wide.. SO, I don't think it would fit on a 55 gal stand!!
AHHHH...sorry..LOL....I missed the width and depth part of the earlier post heehee
Originally Posted by Scott T http:///forum/thread/378489/this-is-the-start-of-my-tank-this-is-what-i-have-so-far/60#post_3320799
NO meowzer because a 55 gal tank is only 13 inches wide and a 75 is 18 inches wide.. SO, I don't think it would fit on a 55 gal stand!!
AHHHH...sorry..LOL....I missed the width and depth part of the earlier post heehee
scott t
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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///forum/thread/378489/this-is-the-start-of-my-tank-this-is-what-i-have-so-far/60#post_3320801
I totally agree. I am stuck with my 55 gallon and struggled to get a decent/functional aquascape. If I could do it all over, I would get the 75. Those 5 extra inches make a huge difference. You can PM Bang Guy and he can tell you the reasons why. Unfortunately, I did not take the width into consideration when I got my 55 (and I did not know this place existed).
Yeah I have read Bang Guy's post and reading more and more is why I think I have changed my mind about the 55 gal.. I only paid $55 for it at the store we love to hate (lol) so that is why I got it.. So now I don't think I would be happy with the 55 gal so that is why I am considering the 75 gal and Think I am going to go with that....
Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///forum/thread/378489/this-is-the-start-of-my-tank-this-is-what-i-have-so-far/60#post_3320801
I totally agree. I am stuck with my 55 gallon and struggled to get a decent/functional aquascape. If I could do it all over, I would get the 75. Those 5 extra inches make a huge difference. You can PM Bang Guy and he can tell you the reasons why. Unfortunately, I did not take the width into consideration when I got my 55 (and I did not know this place existed).
Yeah I have read Bang Guy's post and reading more and more is why I think I have changed my mind about the 55 gal.. I only paid $55 for it at the store we love to hate (lol) so that is why I got it.. So now I don't think I would be happy with the 55 gal so that is why I am considering the 75 gal and Think I am going to go with that....
2quills
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Originally Posted by Scott T http:///forum/thread/378489/this-is-the-start-of-my-tank-this-is-what-i-have-so-far/60#post_3320798
Yeah Corey that is why I want to go with the 75 Gal tank.. Will the 300 GPH overflow still work for a 75 gal tank???
Yeah, 300GPH will still give you 4x turnover through your sump which actually is pretty optimal. If you go with a 90G though I'd bumb up to the next size overflow.
Originally Posted by Scott T http:///forum/thread/378489/this-is-the-start-of-my-tank-this-is-what-i-have-so-far/60#post_3320798
Yeah Corey that is why I want to go with the 75 Gal tank.. Will the 300 GPH overflow still work for a 75 gal tank???
Yeah, 300GPH will still give you 4x turnover through your sump which actually is pretty optimal. If you go with a 90G though I'd bumb up to the next size overflow.
acropora12
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me too! I can't wait to hear it running, the sound puts me right to sleep!
acropora12
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Haha, agreed Scott, I am already thinking of doing a 40 Breeder for my sump, the 20 Long looks like it's going to be a tight fit for everything, and I want a nice fuge in there.
scott t
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Yeah with this Hobby you never know when you are going to change your mind.. You think you have a list of what you want then, Bam you see something else that is awesome and then you want that also.. LOL You have your mind set on something then Bam you change it.. LOL its never ending lol
acropora12
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That's like me and the skimmer, I was going to g with your suggestion of the Reef Octopus 4" needlewheel skimmer, then I was like wow, I really like the XP 1000sss, and it was set, my mind was changed, even though I will be forking over $300 for the skimmer alone lol.
acropora12
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How's things going Scott, any updates?!
btw...I may be going with a AquaC skimmer now lol.
btw...I may be going with a AquaC skimmer now lol.