Build my own or settle for whats available?

karazy · #1 12-29-2008, 04:23 PM

i would go with a common dimension like they are saying. but if you do get it built, make sure to get it done by someone good and maybe try to remember a built in overflow or something like that

Kronk · #2 12-30-2008, 12:03 AM

Sounds good... I will just go with a common size. Anyone know where i can find a 58g (36x18x21) or a 50g (35x18x18)?

Thanks,
Ken

Chin_Lee · #3 12-30-2008, 02:24 AM

if your base is 36x18, I recommend a 65gallon tall which is 36x18x24 high. Its a pretty standard tank and looks good proportionally.

Kronk · #4 12-30-2008, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chin_Lee

if your base is 36x18, I recommend a 65gallon tall which is 36x18x24 high. Its a pretty standard tank and looks good proportionally.

I agree, 65g is an awesome tank, only issue is I have already purchased my 150w Halides and putting them on a 24" deep tank would be pushing it. Ideally I was looking for a 36x16 base with 18 high but the search isn't panning out. I know the 50g and 58g are standard sizes but I am not sure of there availablility in BC?

Thanks,
Ken

JDigital · #5 12-30-2008, 04:38 AM

Why not try a 40Breeder tank.. I think they are sweet sized tank...

Or you could get a custom 24x24x16 40G for about $40-60...

Chin_Lee · #6 12-30-2008, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kronk

I agree, 65g is an awesome tank, only issue is I have already purchased my 150w Halides and putting them on a 24" deep tank would be pushing it. Ideally I was looking for a 36x16 base with 18 high but the search isn't panning out. I know the 50g and 58g are standard sizes but I am not sure of there availablility in BC?

Thanks,
Ken

Ken
FWIW i have 150 watt halides over my tank thats 24 high and the LPS and softies are doing well with that lighting. I'm only letting you know as that should not be a factor in not deciding to go with a 24 high. You can keep the lps and softies closer to the bottom and the SPS towards the top.