6 vs 8 foot, is it worth it?

[tony_3a]

Hello,

I am just looking to get some opinions of 6 vs 8 foot tanks both would be 24+ deep and 12-18 tall. I have multiple frag tanks and I am looking to consolidate some of them. Just looking for opinions on the fish in the tanks, will fish be a lot happier/enjoy the space with the extra two foot? It wouldn't be too heavily stocked, just fish to do work. I will be considering a red sea sail fin tang, regal tang, fox face, doliatus rabbitfish, a couple wrasses and maybe a copper band.

Basically just wondering if you think its worth the hassle. Two fixtures vs one, skimmer size, water changes and salt....and so on. Right now I have a great deal on a 8 foot tank and I am pretty set on that, any thoughts/opinions would be appreciated.

Thanks!!!!

[reeferfulton]

8 foot for sure!!

my plan one day is to put an 8 footer where my main is now..


go for it

[mihaivapler]

Originally Posted by reeferfulton

8 foot for sure!!

+1.i have a 6 one and i regret not going with a 8...but my next one will be 3 high 4 wide and at least 10 long...hopefully will get to do it next summer.all my fishes are super happy lots of space to swim

[freeze]

Fish like tangs will love the extra length, I went 10

[mihaivapler]

Originally Posted by freeze

Fish like tangs will love the extra length, I went 10

O yeah.my powder brown and nasso they sure love to swimm from side to side

[shiftline]

I dont think you will ever regret going longer. I have a 3' and im currently debating doing a custom 6'er

[Bblinks]

Go big or go home Tony.....8 got my vote.

[tony_3a]

Thanks for the feedback, I was already pretty set on it. I just wanted to make sure there wasn't anything that I wasn't thinking about that would get in the way.