Upgrade Ideas/Advice

Michael E. · Nov 16, 2018

Hello R2R!

I currently have a 125 setup with just about everything you could think of. The picture below is an older picture. Currently there are 4 kessils over it. The tank is stable and has been for some time. Its currently a 72" long tank. However, if you look at the pic below, you will see that the space for it is a bit wider (about 10'). The space is perfect for a tank and awkward for anything else.

The question now is too upgrade! I want a 180 minimum. However, i cant seem to find tanks with dimensions over 72". The main questions i have are:
-Custom tanks and manufacturers?
-filtration configuration (ie. overflows etc.)?
-Dimensions that are recommended vs dimensions that can be more troublesome.
-Cabinets manufacturers (My wife really likes the way the red sea 750xxl looks)

I really look forward to some ideas and advice!

-Mike

Flippers4pups · Nov 16, 2018

Are you looking to 8', 10'?

Michael E. · Nov 16, 2018

I think 8’ would be the largest I would want to deal with.

Michael E. · Nov 17, 2018

I guess another main questions i have is do i start fresh or transfer over some of the rock. Any benefits to just starting over?

ZoWhat · Nov 18, 2018

Best advice is find a 2nd source of income, maybe a 3rd source

Or come from old-money

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dugthefish · Nov 18, 2018

https://www.customaquariums.com/glass-aquariums/all-aquarium-standard-sizes.html

maroun.c · Nov 18, 2018

I say 180 isn't that much over 125 to justify an upgrade hassle. Also space around tank can't be used for anything so I would go with a custom made tank wall to wall and as wide as the wall. Will give u a very nice tank and decent space for all equipment in stand below it. I went all custom on my tank u can see tank details on my thread.