200 or 250
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I'm assuming you're going reef? If so, the only piece of advice I can give is not to go 30" tall if you're going reef. I had a 30" tall 225 and while it had that wow factor with the "show tank" look, it sure was a PIA to clean (reach bottom) and to aquascape as well. 72"30"24 (225) would be my choice since it's right in the middle of what you're considering.
8', or 6' long, and a must you have to go 36 inches wide. Even my 30' wide 225g tank seems weak in comparison.
Also if you can, I would do 20" in heigh max. Seems to me those extra inches at the top make the scape look lame.
The one thing that bothers me most about my tank is the center back overflow size and the height of the glass, Eye soar.
Good place to see what tanks should look like, is the Sps store in La Caada Flitntridge. Once you see Aaron's 36" wide show tanks you won't ever do anything else.
Also if you can, I would do 20" in heigh max. Seems to me those extra inches at the top make the scape look lame.
The one thing that bothers me most about my tank is the center back overflow size and the height of the glass, Eye soar.
Good place to see what tanks should look like, is the Sps store in La Caada Flitntridge. Once you see Aaron's 36" wide show tanks you won't ever do anything else.
Take your time and think it thru...
Its easy to say go big....
When I was deciding, I thought about a lot of things, Sure it would be awesome to have a 300 gallon. Then I thought about , would my equipment be able to handle it ? What would I need to upgrade ? $$$. Then I thought about dosing, media, all of which I would have to increase...$$$$ All this was in my decision making..But the one thing that helped me in making a decision was the maintenance....The old saying 25% W/C month. That would be about 75 gal a month, man thats a lot of water, time, effort....
So then I decided what I would be comfortable with in doing maintenance. I didn't want to be a slave to my tank. If this was the only thing I had to worry about, then not a problem. But unfortunately I have many more responsibilities. I then decided on a 170 gal. I'm glad I did. Its in my comfort zone. I have no problem doing the maintenance, and keeping it looking its best...
Its easy to say go big....
When I was deciding, I thought about a lot of things, Sure it would be awesome to have a 300 gallon. Then I thought about , would my equipment be able to handle it ? What would I need to upgrade ? $$$. Then I thought about dosing, media, all of which I would have to increase...$$$$ All this was in my decision making..But the one thing that helped me in making a decision was the maintenance....The old saying 25% W/C month. That would be about 75 gal a month, man thats a lot of water, time, effort....
So then I decided what I would be comfortable with in doing maintenance. I didn't want to be a slave to my tank. If this was the only thing I had to worry about, then not a problem. But unfortunately I have many more responsibilities. I then decided on a 170 gal. I'm glad I did. Its in my comfort zone. I have no problem doing the maintenance, and keeping it looking its best...
lol..i was kidding. I have to stick by my 72"30"24" because I think the way Cy does. With those dimensions you don't have to overthink lighting and yet you have tons of aquascaping options. I wouldn't go 20" tall on a tank past 5 feet long because IMO it starts to look like a big frag tank. After all is said and done, I think it comes down to budget and what you want to keep. Light or heavy bioload? Large fish or lots of smaller "schooling" types.
Very well said. I completely agree. YOu don't want your tank to be a chore, which might be the case eventually if you go too big. Also, just like you can be house poor, you can also be tank poor if you go too big.
Very well said. I completely agree. YOu don't want your tank to be a chore, which might be the case eventually if you go too big. Also, just like you can be house poor, you can also be tank poor if you go too big.
