Tank Size.... - Aquarium Advice

tawolcott · 05-13-2008, 07:40 AM

It's getting to be that time.. UPGRADE time.....

Given these 2 choices for SW, looking for opinions on which would look better and give me more stocking choices. Bascially comes down to length over height.

A) 90G (48x18x25)
B) 100G (72x18x17)

Only 2 choices, no 125; no 250; no 300; no 82.5... Just little ole A or B please.

cccapt · 05-13-2008, 08:11 AM

B- Always better to have a longer tank that a higher tank. More water surface for gas exchange, more swimming room and better for light penetration.

Innovator · 05-13-2008, 08:26 AM

I agree with 'B'

tawolcott · 05-13-2008, 08:27 AM

Thanx, my leaning as well though I love the look of a tall tank and I just can't go bigger than a 100 right now. I'd be sleeping with the fishes if I did

**roka64** · 05-13-2008, 09:03 AM

LOL! I agree with B. For your next upgrade, keep in mind the 125 and 150 have the same footprint....

neilanh · 05-13-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by roka64

LOL! I agree with B. For your next upgrade, keep in mind the 125 and 150 have the same footprint....

I was just going to add this. The deltas between a 100 and a 125 (or even a 180) aren't that much, considering they have the same footprint.

cmor1701d · 05-13-2008, 12:45 PM

"B" for sure. You want the extra length for tangs, etc. that like to zooooom around the tank.

Skyrmir · 05-13-2008, 01:58 PM

Like it even needs to be added at this point. B because of the length. 90 gallon tanks may look nice because of the height, but they're a pain to work on for that same reason. I actually went with a 75 instead of the 90 for just that reason.

05-13-2008, 07:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
tawolcott Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tired of the mod power plays; gone to another forum Posts: 261	Tank Size.... It's getting to be that time.. UPGRADE time..... Given these 2 choices for SW, looking for opinions on which would look better and give me more stocking choices. Bascially comes down to length over height. A) 90G (48x18x25) B) 100G (72x18x17) Only 2 choices, no 125; no 250; no 300; no 82.5... Just little ole A or B please.

05-13-2008, 08:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
cccapt SW 10 & Over Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 1,237 Images: 2	B- Always better to have a longer tank that a higher tank. More water surface for gas exchange, more swimming room and better for light penetration. __________________ 125g reef See My Tank Info Check out The build project

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roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,377 Images: 12	LOL! I agree with B. For your next upgrade, keep in mind the 125 and 150 have the same footprint.... __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

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cmor1701d Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Belle Mead, NJ Posts: 3,353 Images: 43	"B" for sure. You want the extra length for tangs, etc. that like to zooooom around the tank. __________________ Click here to Vote for Aquarium Advice on AquaRank . Vote EVERY day! Click Here for a list of commonly used acronyms and abbreviations. ____ Cmor

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05-13-2008, 08:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Innovator Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 947	I agree with 'B'

05-13-2008, 08:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
tawolcott Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tired of the mod power plays; gone to another forum Posts: 261	Thanx, my leaning as well though I love the look of a tall tank and I just can't go bigger than a 100 right now. I'd be sleeping with the fishes if I did

05-13-2008, 01:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Skyrmir Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 508 Images: 9	Like it even needs to be added at this point. B because of the length. 90 gallon tanks may look nice because of the height, but they're a pain to work on for that same reason. I actually went with a 75 instead of the 90 for just that reason.