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10-29-2012, 12:14 PM
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48x18x16 would be nice. Same height and depth as my 40B, but a foot longer. And, I don't get my arm wet much higher than my elbow . . . Which is really nice.
 
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10-29-2012, 04:05 PM
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Thanks for the response. If I went down to a 75 gallon, I don't think my maintenance would be much easier would it?
Maintenance consists of - cleaning the glass (worst part as I hate using the long scrapers, they take forever, especially if you are trying not to scratch the tank or take any silicone off on the corners) - cleaning the socks (3 of them at one time) - emptying protein skimmer - change carbon - water tests - water change I'm wondering if going to a smaller tank like a 40 breeder would work out better. I could go with two AI Sols instead of the 6 bulb T5.
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10-29-2012, 04:38 PM
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10-29-2012, 04:50 PM
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Filter socks - I rinse then throw in the washer, hang to dry (these are on my 180). Cleaning the glass - I just did a good scraping on the 180, first time since I set it up in March, took maybe 1/2 hour - 45 mins. Wiping the glass down daily or every other day. I didn't use the handle, just the blade, felt like i had more control anyway, but as the tank is 2' tall, I was on my tiptoes to reach the bottom, standing on a chair. I didn't mind as the end result looks awesome!! I'm not sure what you are trying to reduce as you would still have to maintain, maybe just less water to move around.
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10-29-2012, 05:42 PM
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Hi there,
If you decide to downsize to a 75 Gallon, I have one i need to sell soon! my asking price is $500b for the tank,stand,and canopy. I custom ordered it about 15 months ago from big als with a corner overflow, and i have LED's built into the canopy, i personally really like them, and it didnt up our electricity derastically but you get a powerfull lighting. I have posted a hardware post earlier today, but if you want a picture or something text me 403-671-7344. the tank demensions are 48L 21H and 18W. just thought id let you know!
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10-29-2012, 05:55 PM
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Get a Magnetic algae cleaner.
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10-29-2012, 06:18 PM
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As far as your list of maintenance concerns, I don't think any sized tank will ease that up. You're always going to have to empty a skimmer, change your carbon, and do water changes. A smaller tank will just make it easier to stick your hands in. Get a mag-float and you'll maybe have to go in with a scraper two or three times a year.
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10-29-2012, 08:03 PM
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I have short arms and for me the height of the tank makes the biggest difference. I have a 150g right now that is 20" tall but previously had a 90g that was 24" tall. I could not stand the 90g because I just could not comfortably get into the tank to do stuff and it annoyed the crap out of me. My 150g now is much larger but being only 20" means I can easily reach in to do stuff (pick up fallen frags, clean up sand bed, scrape that algae that's near the sandbed, move rocks, target feed corals, etc).
My suggestion would be to just get a shallower tank but keep the 48" length. Edit: Based on the equipment that you already have I would do a 48x18x20 (you can reuse your stand, probably?) or 48x20x20 or 48x20x18 Last edited by kien; 10-29-2012 at 08:06 PM.
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10-29-2012, 09:04 PM
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I guess the biggest problem is with the height. I am using a magfloat to clean the front and sides of the tank. The back requires a scraper.
Actinics only  Full daylights  Maybe my aquascape is too low. Do you think if I put a background on, it would ease up on the cleaning of the glass? This is a barebottom tank which is why I am using the socks. Is it possible to eliminate the socks entirely? It's pretty much a berlin method with vodka dosing to keep the nutrients down further.
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