Tank size - Suggestions

[Pansy-Paws]

We have an 8' x 30" x 30" tank ourselves, and love the visual appearance with the extra depth, plus it's on a 45" stand making the main action at eye level. It's a FOWLR, which is why we went to 30" (more room for vertical swimming zones for the various fish species).

It's all personal preference, but if it was a reef, we'd probably have gone with a bit less depth, primarily based on lighting requirements.

Enjoy ... sounds like it will be a beauty.