What would this type of tank be called?

[Sillyfishies]

Have room in between two windows and that's it. So I was wondering if I could get a super tall but narrow fish tank. Hopefully 55 gallon+. And how heavy would this be?

 

[Sillyfishies]

Lol if it gets too heavy maybe I can make the basement my own little place for my fishies!

 

[butterfly_koi]

It really depends on what kind of tank it is, what kind of stand, substrate, decor. Water alone your looking at roughly 458lbs

 

[Sillyfishies]

Thanks.... Would a saltwater setup work for this or should I just make it in my basement and have it long?

 

[Sssea]

My main concern with a really tall tank would be being able to reach the bottom. I think anything taller than your arm is long would be nearly impossible without going for a swim!

 

[Sillyfishies]

Hah! Nice point! Long it is!

 

[Alyxx]

Yeah, my 58 gallon tank is 30 inches long and 18 inches deep, but it's still two feet tall! For that much water to be in a narrower tank it would be very very tall! I can barely reach the bottom of my two foot tall tank.

 

[Sillyfishies]

I thought it would be cool if there was a giant mountain live rock in the middle