Thoughts on a future tank build 36x36x18

[duncangweller]

That splash barrier is what I need. How would I even go about attaching that without ruining the rimless look.

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[ashr]

Originally Posted by duncangweller

That splash barrier is what I need. How would I even go about attaching that without ruining the rimless look.

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Not sure you would be able to do it while it is full.. Might be pretty hard but I;m sure someone will give better details/ideas!

[Reefer Rob]

I think 18" would be a bit shallow for an SPS tank. Unless yo keep the rock work really low the corals would be at the surface in no time. I'm really liking my 48"X30"X24" tank, it gives room for the fish to swim above the corals. But if you have short arms it might not work

[Reefer Rob]

Another thing to think about is if you go for a 36" cube, it's difficult to get a stand taller than about 34" through most doorways.

[SoloSK71]

Originally Posted by Reefer Rob

Another thing to think about is if you go for a 36" cube, it's difficult to get a stand taller than about 34" through most doorways.

Two part stands.

Charles

[Skimmer Juice]

I currently have a 48x48x20 cube tank with overflow in the middle , so the tank is view able all 4 sides . Almost identical to the tank in the link , mine is just a bit bigger and I have euro bracing . Have no complaints about the tank . Well besides it takes a while to clean lol. Love 20 high , also think the cube with internal overflow gives you some cool ways to aquascape . You can really make nice deep caves , instead of focusing on a straighter line and stacking like in a traditional style tank . But I guess this style is good if you have a place to hang lights . I have a pipe in the overflow that I run all my cords down to make it look wireless. Really clean set up . Just a little bit of insight from owning a cube tank good luck with the build




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[ashr]

Originally Posted by Reefer Rob

I think 18" would be a bit shallow for an SPS tank. Unless yo keep the rock work really low the corals would be at the surface in no time. I'm really liking my 48"X30"X24" tank, it gives room for the fish to swim above the corals. But if you have short arms it might not work

You make some good points..
I do have shorter arms as well haha

I would really love to just run 1 ATI 8 bulb.. Maybe the Cube is not the way tog go.. I also love the 48x30x(20-24)

[SoloSK71]

Originally Posted by ashr

You make some good points..
I do have shorter arms as well haha

I would really love to just run 1 ATI 8 bulb.. Maybe the Cube is not the way tog go.. I also love the 48x30x(20-24)

I think a cube tank is the best compromise of all the benefits of tank sizing. You get the same 'depth of field' from any side you look at the tank. Yes, you do need either a large open space or long arms, but there is so many more options for creating your own look, short of going to a giant tank.

Charles

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by SoloSK71

I think a cube tank is the best compromise of all the benefits of tank sizing. You get the same 'depth of field' from any side you look at the tank. Yes, you do need either a large open space or long arms, but there is so many more options for creating your own look, short of going to a giant tank.

Charles

I know I enjoy my new design much better than the big tank. It's still got the room for depth of view, sufficient water volume but at a much more manageable level. It's like a big tank in a little package. Still over 100g, no not small, but not big. Just feels big