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Old 08-22-2014, 08:25 PM
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I think 18" would be a bit shallow for an SPS tank. Unless yo keep the rock work really low the corals would be at the surface in no time. I'm really liking my 48"X30"X24" tank, it gives room for the fish to swim above the corals. But if you have short arms it might not work
You make some good points..
I do have shorter arms as well haha

I would really love to just run 1 ATI 8 bulb.. Maybe the Cube is not the way tog go.. I also love the 48x30x(20-24)
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Old 08-23-2014, 07:44 AM
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You make some good points..
I do have shorter arms as well haha

I would really love to just run 1 ATI 8 bulb.. Maybe the Cube is not the way tog go.. I also love the 48x30x(20-24)
I think a cube tank is the best compromise of all the benefits of tank sizing. You get the same 'depth of field' from any side you look at the tank. Yes, you do need either a large open space or long arms, but there is so many more options for creating your own look, short of going to a giant tank.

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Old 08-23-2014, 03:19 PM
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I think a cube tank is the best compromise of all the benefits of tank sizing. You get the same 'depth of field' from any side you look at the tank. Yes, you do need either a large open space or long arms, but there is so many more options for creating your own look, short of going to a giant tank.

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I know I enjoy my new design much better than the big tank. It's still got the room for depth of view, sufficient water volume but at a much more manageable level. It's like a big tank in a little package. Still over 100g, no not small, but not big. Just feels big
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