Hey guys, I have been in the planning stages of a large reef for some time now. Im still cooped up in an apartment but home purchase is in the process. I plan to put the tank in the wall and after seeing David Saxby's reef I really like the height. My LFS has a 450 (72 x 36 x 36) and while the dimensions are nice I would like something a little taller. I was thinking 72 x 48 x 48 or 96x 40 x 40. Does anyone have a tank this tall and can comment about it. Pros and Cons?
40" or taller reefs?
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Brew12
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The only 2 cons I can think of is that you will need very powerful lighting and scuba gear to arrange corals on the bottom!
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The only 2 cons I can think of is that you will need very powerful lighting and scuba gear to arrange corals on the bottom!
Yeah reaching the bottom is the only thing I've really though about but I think I can make the sacrifice for the extra height.
Keepswiming
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My dad and I built a steel stand with the tank about eye level.
Before it was done. http://s933.photobucket.com/user/navyosman4life/media/Mobile Uploads/A7B7699A-5C94-4FE3-B28E-4824724AF4F4.jpg.html]
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Pros:
Lots of room in the sump area.
Don't have to bend over to view or clean glass.
Cons:
Need a step to get into the tank.
Enjoy the build!
Before it was done. http://s933.photobucket.com/user/navyosman4life/media/Mobile Uploads/A7B7699A-5C94-4FE3-B28E-4824724AF4F4.jpg.html]
[/URL]Pros:
Lots of room in the sump area.
Don't have to bend over to view or clean glass.
Cons:
Need a step to get into the tank.
Enjoy the build!
