What size tank for this location?

[Kitjo]

We are going to set up a tank in my daughters’ room. This is literally one of the only locations available in the whole house that’s close to a water supply (bathroom is just to left) and not getting direct sunlight. And there is a closet just behind this wall that can be used as a small tank room.

The wall is about 39” wide.

I can place a 75 gallon here that is 36” wide and have no corner overlap and no sun from behind.

Or I can place a 100 gallon here that is 48” but have a small overlap from the corner.

What would you do?

 

[Sdot]

75 gallon....

 

[noobster]

75

 

[encrustingacro]

You could do a 36” 90 gallon.

 

[pecan2phat]

75g - http://www.scaquariums.com/product-p/sca-75g.htm
90g - http://www.scaquariums.com/SCA-90-Gallon-Cube-Starfire-Tank-p/sca-90gc.htm

 

[Sdot]

its never a good idea to have an over hang in an aquarium...around door ways.

 

[EricR]

Definitely no overhang. Also, if you're like me, your measurements are best case scenario with no wiggle room. Even the 36" will probably end up taking up a little more space than expected by the time you level and work it in there.

 

[Kitjo]

75g - http://www.scaquariums.com/product-p/sca-75g.htm
90g - http://www.scaquariums.com/SCA-90-Gallon-Cube-Starfire-Tank-p/sca-90gc.htm

Does Starfire make good tanks? I don't have a pulse on who are the best quality.

 

[Dburr1014]

I would not over lap.
What's below the room? Will it support the weight?

 

[Dom]

I'd go with the smaller tank. Just because something fits, doesn't mean its the right choice. Remember; you have to do daily and weekly maintenance.

You don't want things crammed in to a point where it is inconvenient. If it is inconvenient to work on the tank, it will become neglected.

 

[pecan2phat]

Starfire is ultra clear glass. Any float glass 1/2"or over, you will see the green hue unless it's star fire or low iron.

 

[Kitjo]

Starfire is ultra clear glass. Any float glass 1/2"or over, you will see the green hue unless it's star fire or low iron.

Okay... I was aware of low iron glass, but not Starfire.

I guess I should have asked if SC Aquariums make quality tanks.

 

[KStatefan]

How far forward can you come? A cube might look good there.

 

[Kitjo]

How far forward can you come? A cube might look good there.

I can come forward right at 24" from the wall. A 90 gallon cube might be a perfect solution

 

[Tenecor Aquariums]

How about one of these custom sized for you?

We can make it exactly to your specifications

Or one of these

Or this one?

 

[pecan2phat]

Since your in TN, I would definitely check with Glass Cages. He can build you a tank to any size specs.

 

[Kitjo]

How about one of these custom sized for you?

We can make it exactly to your specifications

Or one of these

Or this one?

Those are nice! I'll do some looking on your site!

 

[Kitjo]

Since your in TN, I would definitely check with Glass Cages. He can build you a tank to any size specs.

Interesting... they are about a 4 hour drive. But I have family in that direction as well.

 

[pecan2phat]

You have a ton of options when you can have a tank built rather then off the shelf. Examples are whether to eurobrace or not, armored seals, black or clear silicone, center or corner overflow placement, interior or exterior also, list goes on and on.

 

[Kitjo]

Since your in TN, I would definitely check with Glass Cages. He can build you a tank to any size specs.

I see mixed reviews on Glass Cages. Do you have experience with them?