Advice wanted for tank move and new build
 

I'll be moving into a house in a months time. No more restrictions of living in a condo! The tank will go into the basement at the new home.

I currently have an awesome 75g eurobraced tank built by Concept. For the transition to the new place I am looking for either a large, cheap tank to hold the rock and coral for up to a few weeks before settling in the display tank OR:
Large plastic tank that can hold about the same volume but preferably 2' or more wide (I'm looking for surface area more than depth so I dont have to stack my existing rock too much)

Once I get settled in to the new place, I want to start upgrading to a larger tank. I am already maxed out for space for corals after being in the hobby for 1.5 yrs and I am interested in fish that need more swimming room such as larger tangs.

Is 6 ft long by 2ft wide large enough or should I go for 7ft?
I'd prefer not having a depth greater than 2 ft to allow for easy tank maintenance and placement of corals.
I am also wanting to add a frag tank.. thinking 3' long x 2' wide x 14" deep. Not sure if it should all be plumbed together.
Also debating if all the plumbing and sump should be behind a wall.

Very open to feedback from the forum. Thanks!

As far as swimming room goes, the longer the better
You mentioned 6' and 7'
First thing that comes to mind is trying to find a ready to use light fixture for a 7' tank
If I was in your shoes and had the room, I'd go 8' and use 4' fixtures, or stick with a 6 footer
Unless you're planning on using LED pendants, then just go big :smile:

Having all the equipment in another room is so nice for noise and access

Thanks for the reply

I am using 2 radions plus a kit in my sump from Modular LED

If you are thinking of going more then 6' then just go to an 8' x 2' x 2' tank.

I agree go 8
can only go 7 because that is all that will fit in the elevator

No more elevator to worry about.

I know where there will be an 8' 165 gal for sale soon once the current owner gets all the glass polished out :biggrin:

dude have concept build you a 96 x 30 x 20h youll be glad that you did:):)

8 ft is a pretty long tank, have you considered a 6ft tank that is wide like 30 or 34"? IMO a wider tank looks alot more natural and aethesetically pleasing with its depth.

Someone in Maple Ridge, BC is selling an acrylic 8x2x2 reef-ready with stand for $800 (probably could get it for under $700 though). Looks in good shape in CL ad. Used as a BB fw discus tank so scratches would be minimal I would imagine. :wink:

Just throwing this out there to tempt you with.