3 Foot High Tank

[ponokareefer]

I am considering a 3 foot high tank, but was stuck on lighting. I will not consider MH, so it is down to T5 vs. LED. Would T5's be able to penetrate deep enough on a 3 foot high tank?

[lpsreefer]

I have t5s on my three foot tall tank and they are dim compared to LEDs
The part with LEDs is much brighter.

[scubadawg]

I have a 29.5" high tank, don't do it, go 26" max high, too hard to aquascape

Unless you have really long arms

[NorthernCoral]

I do believe leds will penetrate deeper ad they are a more concentrated light source vs. T5. Also different optics will give you more spread or more depth. As for the depth of the tank, a tall tank looks stunning but make sure you are able to get it in it for aquascaping.

[The Grizz]

My 300 is 30" deep and it is a bit of a pain to work in, I would not recommend going 36". My LEDs are doing great to this depth.

[BMW Rider]

Originally Posted by scubadawg

I have a 29.5" high tank, don't do it, go 26" max high, too hard to aquascape

Unless you have really long arms

+1

My tank is 30" deep, and I wouldn't do that again. It does give me added volume for the area of the tank, but it really is a nuisance to work in. I have a Vertex LED fixture which lights very well at the depth, I don't even have it set to maximum out put. I originally had 250W MHs on it.

[lpsreefer]

If you like bigger fish. The taller tank is worth it.
As far as working in it.
If you don't mind getting wet or using claws and scrapper poles.

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[albert_dao]

Originally Posted by lpsreefer

If you like bigger fish. The taller tank is worth it.
As far as working in it.
If you don't mind getting wet or using claws and scrapper poles.

http://www.marinedepot.com/Eheim_Pow...MTASHH-vi.html

Is the best tool you can have in your arsenal against algae.

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OH-MY-GAWD, how have I never seen this thing before?

Ordered.

[ponokareefer]

I think I'll look at a shorter system due to my short arms.