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Old 03-09-2011, 01:32 PM
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Just a thought, but if I was looking at an upgrade, I would get the largest tank possible for the area I had. That being said, you figure a 180 is too large, is it the 24" width that's the problem? If your limited to an 18" width, aside from getting a custom build, your getting to a limited amount of tanks available.
A 72" 135g is already 24" deep, I think an option is going longer to an 96". If this is not an option, this tank might be the size your looking for. There is nothing worse than upgradeing just to realize you should have gone bigger. Just remember your going to increase your volume by 1/3, this is going to increase your costs as well in the future for maintainance, as well as a possibility of equipment upgrades.
Just my thoughts. An upgrade is good, but a lot of work comes with it.
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I'd personally only upgrade if it was both length and width. My wife has said the same before so take that for what it's worth.
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I'd personally only upgrade if it was both length and width. My wife has said the same before so take that for what it's worth.
Um, this is a family show, mister!!
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Um, this is a family show, mister!!
Brad come on now. What I meant was it helps to have your significant other on-board with the decision. Makes it happen =)
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Brad come on now. What I meant was it helps to have your significant other on-board with the decision. Makes it happen =)

You aren't concerned that she was thinking about upgrading?
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Old 03-09-2011, 04:53 PM
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You aren't concerned that she was thinking about upgrading?
Certainly not when I'm staring at a 400g 3 feet from my laptop that's full of water lol.
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Old 03-09-2011, 06:20 PM
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Forget the 6' and just go to the 8'er X 2' X 2' it would be the best decision you ever made
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