75 gallon or 90 gallon

[ColinD]

My next tank will be a 75(+/-) 36X24wX20h. For me its more about footprint and depth.

Colin

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by ColinD

My next tank will be a 75(+/-) 36X24wX20h. For me its more about footprint and depth.

Colin

I agree. Given the choice between a standard 75 (48x18) or the one above, I'd go with the one above. More rockscaping room, and more visual depth. Ideally, my last tank was both. A breeder 90 with a 48x24 footprint, 18 high.

[lastlight]

Guess the buyer needs to factor in his or her own arm length. I can reach and touch the bottom of mine 18" away from the front glass on a 96L x 36W x 27H but only at the very front can I work at the bottom and avoid dosing the tank with armpit aluminum.

Ease of maintenance is massive. A tank you don't want to work on won't get worked on.

[intarsiabox]

Originally Posted by ColinD

My next tank will be a 75(+/-) 36X24wX20h. For me its more about footprint and depth.

Colin

This is the exact dimensions of my tank with an external overflow. The 24" width is much nicer to aquascape with than 18". If you want 48" in length a 120g tank has a 4'x2' foot print. I had a 90g and really did not like the width or the extra height.

Wow lots of feed back. Yes I am looking a standard 75 gallon so the dimensions are normal size. I think when the time comes I will go with a perfecto reef ready as they come with a lifetime warranty on them. If you by the non reef ready and have it drilled you void the warranty. Thanks for all the info but I think I have decided on a standard 75 gallon. Thanks to all

[Aquattro]

I think you'll be happy with that.

You can always add a deep sand bed if your arm doesn't reach all the way down to the bottom.