Hi from North Atlanta

[Peace River]

Thank you so much everyone for the warm welcome! I will be sure to start a build thread as soon as I can decide what direction I'm heading. Yesterday, I requested a few additional quotes from Planet Aquarium for something a bit larger (150-180ish gallon display)

Here are the 3 sizes I'm now considering from Planet Aquarium:

• option 1 (in stock at LFS)
• 60L x 24w x 21h
• Crystaline high clarity glass
• external overflow
• Trigger system sump. I don't really know much about their sumps but the LFS folks were saying it was a bit nicer than the red sea sumps

• option 2 (need to order from Planet Aquarium)
• 72L x 24w x 21h
• same options as above but 1 foot longer

• Option 3 (I believe it's a custom size)
• 60l x 30w x 24h
• Internal center overflow (I'm thinking the wider width would need to be a bit closer to the back wall)
• Crystaline high clarity glass

Thoughts on these? I really enjoy the wider (30+ inch depth) tanks, but I think option 2 might be the best choice for me. It fits nicely in the room, extra foot of length for larger fish, maybe easier to light than a 30 inch deep?

All great options! Like you said, the 30 is a great option but go with what works for that space.

 

[BeejReef]

Thank you so much everyone for the warm welcome! I will be sure to start a build thread as soon as I can decide what direction I'm heading. Yesterday, I requested a few additional quotes from Planet Aquarium for something a bit larger (150-180ish gallon display)

Here are the 3 sizes I'm now considering from Planet Aquarium:

• option 1 (in stock at LFS)
• 60L x 24w x 21h
• Crystaline high clarity glass
• external overflow
• Trigger system sump. I don't really know much about their sumps but the LFS folks were saying it was a bit nicer than the red sea sumps

• option 2 (need to order from Planet Aquarium)
• 72L x 24w x 21h
• same options as above but 1 foot longer

• Option 3 (I believe it's a custom size)
• 60l x 30w x 24h
• Internal center overflow (I'm thinking the wider width would need to be a bit closer to the back wall)
• Crystaline high clarity glass

Thoughts on these? I really enjoy the wider (30+ inch depth) tanks, but I think option 2 might be the best choice for me. It fits nicely in the room, extra foot of length for larger fish, maybe easier to light than a 30 inch deep?

Hmmm.. sounds like fantastic options. Kind of down to what you want to keep. I've heard tangs will really enjoy/need that extra foot of length. I personally wish I would have opted for a tank with more front to back depth. I don't have the room in my sandbed that I'd like to really see the sand, or to place more than a couple chalice or brain-type corals.

Ofc, price is always a consideration

 

[DeepSouth]

Trigger system sump

One suggestion I would make is to look at how easy it will be to service socks/cups. Some of the sumps I have seen seem to require one to work around the skimmer. Not sure how easy/frustrating it would be depending on your reefing style.

Also you might want to decide if you want a utilize a roller before deciding on sump.

 

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