6 foot fish tanks??

[ronnieroach]

I've been doing some research & can't seem to find a simple answer anywhere.

Can someone tell me what sizes a 6 foot tank can come in?

I'm planning on upgrading my african tank this year & DEF want a 6 footer. However, we live in a 2nd floor apt & I really didn't wanna go over 75-90gals (since the house is 150years old lol)

All help is appreciated!!

Thanks friends!!

 

[Megacichlid]

I know 180gal,and iv seen 162gal and i think there is a 125,but its not as wide

 

[carey]

My 125 is 6 feet long and 18 inches from front to back. I think 125g is the smallest that has a footprint of 6 feet unless you get into special tanks and custom ones.

 

[Phranque]

As far as "typical" sizes go, 75 & 90 are both 4 footers. To go to a 6 footer, you will be starting at 125g.

Go to aqadvisor.com, and he has a pull-down menu of most available tank sizes in the "dimension" selection, which will then show the measurements.

 

[Hondatek]

There is a tank that I have seen at my Lfs. It's 6 ft by 1 ft by 1ft. I think it's 88 gallons or something like that .

 

[ronnieroach]

I figured it would be a 125gal minimum, & those I've seen. I think they're the same width as my 55gal .. I was hoping there would be a 90breeder or something that was 6foot but I'll probably just go w/ a regular 75-90gal ORRRR since my uncle owns a glass shop, maybe I'll give making my own a shot I could only imagine!!!

 

[ronnieroach]

THANKS EVERYONE!!!!!

Have a super dope day

 

[Mogurako]

Typically anything between 100-210 gallons are going to be 6'.

 

[BHead707]

i use this as a reference for tank sizes

Fish Aquarium and Tank* Sizes and Characteristics, starting an aquarium, buying equipment, choosing tanks

 

[ronnieroach]

awesome chart!!

 

[ronnieroach]

Looks like I gotta find out if my place can hold 1150 lbs .. Then I just need to find a 100gal tank/stand/hood combo thats under $1000 .... Sweeeet lol

 

[BHead707]

Looks like I gotta find out if my place can hold 1150 lbs .. Then I just need to find a 100gal tank/stand/hood combo thats under $1000 .... Sweeeet lol

haha good luck with that, the chart has been pretty accurate from my quick glances that ive used it for.

 

[Phranque]

Looks like I gotta find out if my place can hold 1150 lbs ..

It's very likely. I was a construction inspector for 20yrs, and one thing I can tell you is that, back then, houses were built a lot better than the crap we build today.... why do you think it's still around after 150yrs.

Getting your landlord to sign off on it may be a whole 'nother issue, though..... especially if he/she lives below you.

 

[toddnbecka]

The 125 and 180 are the most common/popular 6' tanks. Main difference is the 125 is 18" deep, the 180 is 24" deep. My 220 is 7'x2'x2', really love the depth (front-to-back) more than my 125. The extra 6" makes quite a difference in water flow and stocking options. Bottom line, get the biggest tank you can find/afford, size does matter.
If you do want to build your own a plywood tank with just the front panel of glass is much less expensive all around.

 

[Ibrahim]

There is a 40g 6 foot tank I kno. You hang it on a wall. It's called a vista aquarium if I recall but it's pricy at $1500
Edit: here http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003CJT2B4