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View Poll Results: Which Tank Size?
96x20x18 3 21.43%
72x24x20 11 78.57%
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Old 04-22-2012, 04:45 AM
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8 feet would be nice, but I like the depth you would get with the 6 footer better. Just my opinion I like the depth
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Old 04-22-2012, 04:48 AM
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Depending on the type of tank your setting up, the longer tank will likely require additional lighting.
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Old 04-22-2012, 04:50 AM
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Have you considered 5'x2'x2'? I had a 150gal of those dimensions a couple years back and I'm getting another one shortly here. Depth and width are perfect I found!
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Go for the depth. 24W minimum for a tank. makes aquascaping easier and look much better.
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Old 04-22-2012, 05:02 AM
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Oh haha I thought I posted in the marine fish section.
I plan on making it a FOWLR with mostly large angelfish which is why I thought a 8' would be nice for more length of swimming room and minimal rock in the DT
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Old 04-22-2012, 05:17 AM
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go 8x3x24. go big or go home
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Old 04-22-2012, 05:28 AM
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My 165 is 96"L x 22"W x18"D. Ilike the shallow depth to work in & the length is good for Tang ( I have 1 or 2 of them in my tank )
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