Perhaps a custom tank? That'll solve any fit and aesthetics problem you may have.

Good luck with your choice, and when you need a hand, I'll be there this time, Joe :)

Joe you probably already know but, your first measurement option gives you 10 more gallons than the second one
And the 10" on the side gives you room to grope around and maybe get at stuff

I have sent a couple emails off to Concept about a custom tank. Just not sure who to contact about custom tanks now that Denny is gone. I sent 1 email to info@concept and 1 to matt@concept so hopefully someone gets back to me.

Here is my stand with all 3 footprints drawn on it.
http://i.imgur.com/l10zrXM.png

Interesting to see how much it costs, I need one so any contact info would be great

Well I think I settled on the 29x28x22 just not sure about style of overflow now. I was thinking beananimal centred on the back but then I was thinking maybe coast to coast. Anyone have any thoughts on herbie vs beananimal or coast to coast vs a centred overflow?

My next tank will be a semi-coast to coast (about 2/3 of the length with corner returns) and a herbie. I've been using a herbie for 3 years and not one issue. I use a float switch in my overflow box to kill the return but all has been good.