95 Gallon Wave Tank

m-six hundred · 02/02/2009, 11:18 PM

So I was looking for a larger tank to make a swim tank. Well I have not been able to find just a tank and stand. I did find a brand new 95 gallon wave tank w/over flow and stand for $380. This tank is brand new and I'm wondering if you guys think It would make a good swim tank. its stil lonly 4ft long. what do you guys think? should I hold out for a 5 or 6 foot tank insted?

GigaFish · 02/02/2009, 11:33 PM

It really depends on what you are going to put in it. All I can say is this: I have had corner tanks and bowfront tanks and as cool as they look, I would probably buy a standard rectangular tank if I was to do it all over again. There is something about the curved glass that blurs your vision and hurts your eyes when you are looking at something at an angle. For example, put something in this aquarium at the store like a decoration or something. Bring your eyes down to the level of the decoration so you are looking straight at it. Then stand up slowly while watching the decoration and it will more than likely get blurry as you view it more and more at a downward angle. Take into account that most of your viewing will be at a downward angle and you just might not want that tank anymore.

m-six hundred · 02/02/2009, 11:57 PM

Here is my current tank. I'm not sure why I want another, I guess its and addiction

m-six hundred · 02/03/2009, 06:26 PM

LOL i can't believe that there are 120 views of this thread and only 1 response.

pupfish · 02/03/2009, 06:32 PM

If your putting in "swimmers" i. e. wrasse, a small schoal of butterflies or chromis, Iwould go with your first instinct and get a LONGER swim tank.

One of the biggest regrets I've had was selling my orange-collared wrasse (like a puppy) instead of selling my 75g reef set-up and just setting up an 8' FOWLER (even if he was an excellent reef citizen). Despite what the "experts" say, a 75g doesn't allow enough swim room for these guys. (OTOH, you could plop a much larger Volitans lionfish in a 50g and he may do fine - not as active an animal.)

As Gigafish said, it depends on what you want to put in there. I just would put the emphasis on the residents comfort and need for space to minimize territorial disputes (gotta admit fighting kinda takes the "relaxing" factor out of watching a fish tank).

OwenInAZ · 02/03/2009, 07:29 PM

+1 on figuring out what you want to put in first. There is hardly anything more distressing than watching a fish get picked on and not being able to do anything about it.

m-six hundred · 02/03/2009, 07:30 PM

There is a 180 gallon tank out there but I can't really afford it.

It's a whole set up and I just need the tank and the stand.

LowerUnit · 02/03/2009, 07:49 PM

here's a possible solution......

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1554318

criecken · 02/03/2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by m-six hundred
There is a 180 gallon tank out there but I can't really afford it. It's a whole set up and I just need the tank and the stand.

you talking about the one on CL for $350?

m-six hundred · 02/03/2009, 08:44 PM

No i have $800 to $900. I want a newer tank with dual overflows. Oh and I would like it to be 24 inches deep and 24 inches tall.

NEFP · 02/04/2009, 01:49 PM

Sorry, but I had to remove your post. Selling/trading is a privilege reserved for those who have accumulated at least 50 meaningful posts and have been a member longer than 90 days.

Thanks

02/02/2009, 11:18 PM	#1
m-six hundred The Most Diabolical Hater Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 2,766	95 Gallon Wave Tank So I was looking for a larger tank to make a swim tank. Well I have not been able to find just a tank and stand. I did find a brand new 95 gallon wave tank w/over flow and stand for $380. This tank is brand new and I'm wondering if you guys think It would make a good swim tank. its stil lonly 4ft long. what do you guys think? should I hold out for a 5 or 6 foot tank insted?

02/02/2009, 11:33 PM	#2
GigaFish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 771	It really depends on what you are going to put in it. All I can say is this: I have had corner tanks and bowfront tanks and as cool as they look, I would probably buy a standard rectangular tank if I was to do it all over again. There is something about the curved glass that blurs your vision and hurts your eyes when you are looking at something at an angle. For example, put something in this aquarium at the store like a decoration or something. Bring your eyes down to the level of the decoration so you are looking straight at it. Then stand up slowly while watching the decoration and it will more than likely get blurry as you view it more and more at a downward angle. Take into account that most of your viewing will be at a downward angle and you just might not want that tank anymore. __________________ - Kenneth URL removed per User Agreement Current Tank Info: 115g Mixed Reef. 2x 250w MH. Reef Octopus Skimmer.

02/03/2009, 07:29 PM	#6
OwenInAZ Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 2,409	+1 on figuring out what you want to put in first. There is hardly anything more distressing than watching a fish get picked on and not being able to do anything about it. __________________ Owen Professional Bacteria Geek "Ree... cy... cling?" "One day it's a bowl full of cherries, one night I'm suckin' on lemons and spittin' out the seeds" Current Tank Info: 90 gallon tall reef

02/03/2009, 07:30 PM	#7
m-six hundred The Most Diabolical Hater Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 2,766	There is a 180 gallon tank out there but I can't really afford it. It's a whole set up and I just need the tank and the stand. Last edited by m-six hundred; 02/03/2009 at 07:42 PM.

02/04/2009, 01:49 PM	#11
NEFP Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 181	Sorry, but I had to remove your post. Selling/trading is a privilege reserved for those who have accumulated at least 50 meaningful posts and have been a member longer than 90 days. Thanks Last edited by Carlos; 02/04/2009 at 01:57 PM.

02/02/2009, 11:57 PM	#3
m-six hundred The Most Diabolical Hater Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 2,766	Here is my current tank. I'm not sure why I want another, I guess its and addiction

02/03/2009, 06:26 PM	#4
m-six hundred The Most Diabolical Hater Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 2,766	LOL i can't believe that there are 120 views of this thread and only 1 response.

02/03/2009, 06:32 PM	#5
pupfish Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: middle-class Scottsdale (Oh, it exists!) Posts: 226	If your putting in "swimmers" i. e. wrasse, a small schoal of butterflies or chromis, Iwould go with your first instinct and get a LONGER swim tank. One of the biggest regrets I've had was selling my orange-collared wrasse (like a puppy) instead of selling my 75g reef set-up and just setting up an 8' FOWLER (even if he was an excellent reef citizen). Despite what the "experts" say, a 75g doesn't allow enough swim room for these guys. (OTOH, you could plop a much larger Volitans lionfish in a 50g and he may do fine - not as active an animal.) As Gigafish said, it depends on what you want to put in there. I just would put the emphasis on the residents comfort and need for space to minimize territorial disputes (gotta admit fighting kinda takes the "relaxing" factor out of watching a fish tank).

02/03/2009, 07:49 PM	#8
LowerUnit Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 195	here's a possible solution...... http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1554318

02/03/2009, 08:44 PM	#10
m-six hundred The Most Diabolical Hater Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 2,766	No i have $800 to $900. I want a newer tank with dual overflows. Oh and I would like it to be 24 inches deep and 24 inches tall.