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03-02-2007, 12:33 AM
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I am planning on a reef tank. I am not too sure of the type of corals yet. But more than likely clams and sps. That's why I am taking my time and doing the research.
At 30", I can use a step stool to reach the bottom. Although, I am not sure why I would have to go in there on a frequent basis?! 
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03-02-2007, 02:36 AM
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  Then think of having to reach toward the back of the 24" tank. Gads, my rolled up short sleeves are feeling wet already 
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03-02-2007, 02:48 AM
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I have a 29" deep tank and I love the look of the deep tank. Working near the bottom is a huge pain and forget wearing anything with sleeves or using deodorant
. To me it's worth it but others might not think so
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03-02-2007, 02:56 AM
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Hrm... I can think of an 8' x 30" x 30" (or was it 32 tall) tank in our midst - personally I think it's awesome - but I know the owners a bit picky about his tongs suddenly
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03-02-2007, 03:18 AM
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I have a 78lX36wX30h and yes getting to the bottom can be a pain. But it's not impossible and actually I have never lost andything in the tank. Even those presious frags that won't stay stuck have always been reachable. But 26 would be a good compremize.
At 8' you're looking at at least 4 x 400W MH in order to maintain SPS and Clams IMO Keep us updated love to follow new tank projects J
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03-02-2007, 03:57 AM
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Cool tank and a ton of potential regardless of which height you go with. If you go to a 30 inch tall you could put a plenum/DSB in there if you want even though bare bottom is the trend these days. Like Jason says, 4 400 watters perhaps 3 but what's a bit more coin on a tank that size.
Doug
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03-02-2007, 04:22 AM
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The more I read, the more I am leaning towards 96l x 30w x 28h or 26h. It still gives me 325-350 gal. I wanted to go big as possible as this may be my only opportunity to get a large tank.
I will definately start a new thread with pictures as things start to progress. I have to order the industrial racking first. That's going to take 4-6weeks. Well, of course, that's after I pay off my MasterCard (promised my wife!) - Thanks for all your feedback!! Last edited by Norstar; 03-02-2007 at 04:25 AM.
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