How common are 5' tanks (am looking for one)

[outacontrol]

Here is a link to Marineland for common aquarium dimensions: http://www.marineland.com/MLCatalog.aspx?taxid=1911805

Originally Posted by reefwars

better question are how common are 5 ft lights , ive never owned any that were five feet and the majority you see are 48"

Here is a link to concept aquatics, Dave has about 13 different lights in the 5' long variety: http://www.conceptaquatics.ca/index....ture_length=87

Plus there is nothing wrong with lighting a 5' tank with a 4' light. One of nicest tanks I have seen is a 6' tank with a 5' light on it.

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by outacontrol

Here is a link to Marineland for common aquarium dimensions: http://www.marineland.com/MLCatalog.aspx?taxid=1911805




Here is a link to concept aquatics, Dave has about 13 different lights in the 5' long variety: http://www.conceptaquatics.ca/index....ture_length=87

Plus there is nothing wrong with lighting a 5' tank with a 4' light. One of nicest tanks I have seen is a 6' tank with a 5' light on it.

i had a 4ft on my 110 that did just fine as wellcheers

[Reef Pilot]

I plan to use my DIY T5 lights from my upstairs 72" on the 5' which will be downstairs, right next to my sump room. Then I can try some new LEDs in the 72" tank, which I want to make my showcase.

[Dez]

I have a 5 x 2 x 2 that I bought used, so I'm guessing the 5' size is fairly common.

[Reef Pilot]

Well, am still looking and no luck so far.

Have also heard/seen a few comments from an lfs and forums that make me wonder:

Was told by one person to avoid used glass tanks because the glass gets brittle over time, and will crack/break. Is this true? Also, the silicone will weaken and let go.

Acrylic tanks are better, because the joints are "welded" by the glue, and won't let go with time. Is this true?

Comments and opinions welcome.

[fencer]

Dez ever want to sell it LMK

[globaldesigns]

Mine is 5ft, but custom built @ 180G

[Reef Pilot]

I just found a 5' tank for sale locally, and looks like the type used in restaurants. It has a stainless steel frame. Is that safe for a reef tank?