Peninsula against wall

[PR_nano]

Looking to upgrade my 20 gallon (24x15x13) but limited in space, specifically width. Looking at 36” or ideally 48” length but width would need to be 18”, possibly 20” if against wall hence the peninsula.


Who got them? Can you share pictures?
Would you do it?
Worst cons?

Current tank space…

 

[MnFish1]

I considered one - I decided against it for a couple reasons

1. You have to clean both large sides of glass for the tank to 'look good' all of the time
2. You can't see what's happening on both sides of the tank at the same time.
3. Aquascaping is somewhat limited - especially if it's a narrower tank. Since you don't want rock against the glass
4. I'm not sure fish feel as secure without a larger area that people are not looking into. (i.e. fish seem more stressed.

If you're using it for a room divider - great - its a personal decision

 

[vetteguy53081]

Looking to upgrade my 20 gallon (24x15x13) but limited in space, specifically width. Looking at 36” or ideally 48” length but width would need to be 18”, possibly 20” if against wall hence the peninsula.


Who got them? Can you share pictures?
Would you do it?
Worst cons?

Current tank space…

It was difficult to place my 660 as peninsula without eating up the room. Top pic is as peninsula, then you can see it was moved against wall

Moved sideways

 

[nereefpat]

I'm confused about where the tank would go. Would it be a peninsula sticking out where that electrical receptacle is? Or just a 3-4' tank along the same wall as the current tank?

 

[lost66]

Peninsula has 3 sides of display, you showed us a corner. It is a personal preference where do you want to locate your peninsula tank but from my experience, in general peninsula have challenges and in your case the major one is aquascape - is not easy task. You must have like 2 inches of free space from both sides. Which in your case won't give you much space for rocks. My tank is 96x24x24 and if I started again I would pick something wider (to have more space for rocks).
I see a lot of natural light coming from the outside. If you put peninsula against the wall with shelf, the longer side will be exposed to that light. I think you may have an algae/temperature problem down the road.
You plenty of space for "standard" tank, like 6 feet long or so?

 

[MnFish1]

It was difficult to place my 660 as peninsula without eating up the room. Top pic is as peninsula, then you can see it was moved against wall

Moved sideways

Nice tank!

 

[PR_nano]

Would it be a peninsula sticking out where that electrical receptacle is? Or just a 3-4' tank along the same wall as the current tank?

Yes, along the wall not sticking out. With a standard I would need 2-3” off the wall to run cables, mounts for light, get my hand back there if needed. I was thinking that with a peninsula I could avoid that.

You plenty of space for "standard" tank, like 6 feet long or so?

Yeah a standard is possible. I saw a nice SCA (60x18x20). I think it would look awesome there. My concern is the longer the tank the more cramp is going to be there with the table.

 

[nereefpat]

Yes, along the wall not sticking out. With a standard I would need 2-3” off the wall to run cables, mounts for light, get my hand back there if needed. I was thinking that with a peninsula I could avoid that.


Yeah a standard is possible. I saw a nice SCA (60x18x20). I think it would look awesome there. My concern is the longer the tank the more cramp is going to be there with the table.

Gotcha. In my opinion, you just need to avoid any external overflow on the back.

You could get a tank with an internal overflow. Or you could put an overflow on one end. A standard 75 (48x18") with a corner overflow or drill an overflow on the end would work well.

 

[MnFish1]

OK - so I'm a little confused. A 'peninsula' by definition means the long sides are coming out away from the walls. if you're talking about a regular tank - with all of its 'stuff' on one end - in the corner, I would vote 'no'. Why?

1. It will be a more expensive tank.
2. You will have the same equipment issues you would have with a regular tank.
3. Again - peninsula implies that 3 sides (the 2 long sides and one narrow side are clear - making cleaning the back glass a big hassle. when you can just have a solid background.

If I'm misunderstanding - apologies

 

[Cell]

Aesthetically, a tank without an overflow across the back looks nicer/cleaner to me than one with, whether or not it's against a wall.

 

[PR_nano]

If I'm misunderstanding - apologies

We’re talking about the same thing. Yes by definition a peninsula has 3 sides (2 long 1 narrow). It’s just placed against the wall like the picture below.



One of the best benefits is that with the narrow width space I’m faced I will not have the overflow in the center of a rectangular tank but like @nereefpat mentioned a corner overflow would also provide this benefit.

 

[PR_nano]

I agree the cleaning is definitely a challenge for the side against the wall. You also bring a good point on cost I have noticed peninsula are a bit more expensive compare to a regular rectangular tank with the same dimensions.

 

[MnFish1]

We’re talking about the same thing. Yes by definition a peninsula has 3 sides (2 long 1 narrow). It’s just placed against the wall like the picture below.



One of the best benefits is that with the narrow width space I’m faced I will not have the overflow in the center of a rectangular tank but like @nereefpat mentioned a corner overflow would also provide this benefit.

This is my 'aesthetic' viewpoint. (i.e. my personal opinion). I do not like the look of the wallpaper behind the tank (or a painted wall, etc )- and it's harder to clean that back glass. Also - I do not like the look of the asymmetry between the 2 sides - again - its personal choice. I would go with what you like. If I had seen the tank - without the question - I would have said - thats a nice tank. But - not a 'look' I would necessarily use.

 

[Cell]

I'm considering this as well, but the additional challenge with flow and restrictions with light mounting are big factors for me.

 

[PR_nano]

my personal opinion

I appreciate it and it’s the reason why I made the post. I may have missed something while thinking about it and it can be brought to my attention. Thanks!

the additional challenge with flow and restrictions with light mounting are big factors for me.

Those are good points. If I do go with a peninsula I wouldn’t like to have pump on the narrow side and would prefer to only have one or two next to the overflow. From my initial research it’s possible up to 48” after that it gets more complicated. Since the left side would get a ton vs the right side.

Light mount is also a challenge. I currently have Hydra and don’t like the bar style mount, the Ecotech one looks a bit better but not great. I been looking at the Illumagic blaze bar and their clear arm as I would prefer not to hang lights from the ceiling.

 

[PR_nano]

A standard 75 (48x18") with a corner overflow or drill an overflow on the end would work well.

I agree the 75 looks ideal for my situation the only thing is I believe it’s 24” height I prefer a more shallow. Custom could be an option.

 

[nereefpat]

I agree the 75 looks ideal for my situation the only thing is I believe it’s 24” height I prefer a more shallow. Custom could be an option.

Standard 75s are 20 or 21" tall, depending on manufacturer and where you measure from. Standard 90s are 48x18x24" tall. Custom is always an option, and really not that expensive compared to most setups now. Just expensive compared to off-the-shelf Aqueon/Marineland/Deep Blue, especially a 125$ Aqueon 75 form Petco right now 1/2 off.

 

[lost66]

Please don't get me wrong but I what is the point of having back with no black paint in this situation? You just add an additional, not easy to reach surface to clean and no really view point. The whole peninsula style is to have a view sides. Unless you really love your tapestry

My peninsula tank is a room divider and one of the drawbacks is it is just too bright and when I watch my tank from the side I see tv which is behind my tank. In darker rooms, basement etc. tanks look much better.

My tank during the day, too bright "background" but I can't do anything with that.

 

[PR_nano]

Please don't get me wrong but I what is the point of having back with no black paint in this situation?

In my case is just unobstructed display space, ie not having a center overflow on a narrower tank. A corner overflow would accomplish the same. External overflow would reduced the display even more due to the width.

I totally agree on the cleaning that “back” glass and saw the video of the picture I linked and it’s definitely not something I would look forward to do.

The aquascape I’m not sure I see what you mean. If I have a 20” width regular tank I would still need to leave space behind the rocks scape for cleaning and flow so not sure how it would be different in a peninsula against the wall.

Btw that’s a beautiful tank you have going.

 

[PR_nano]

Top pic is as peninsula, then you can see it was moved against wall

What made you move it from the room divider to against the wall? That is massive and amazing tank.