Tank size

mtaswt · 08/31/2010, 02:35 PM

Other than the obvious (size, money involved) what are the advantages/disadvantages of say 125gallon vs. 230 gallon?

theatrus · 08/31/2010, 02:42 PM

The 125gallon is only 18 inches deep (back to front depth). For this reason, the 120gallon is a preferred size (24" deep, lots of floor space to play with), and a 210gallon is also good.

I couldn't find information on a standard 230 - what dimensions are you dealing with?

RocketSurgeon · 08/31/2010, 02:45 PM

If you have it upstairs, you may want to consider the overall weight.

It is usually said, the more volume you have, the more stable the parameters.

It may take twice as long to complete routine maintenance such as a water change.

Lynnmw1208 · 08/31/2010, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RocketSurgeon

If you have it upstairs, you may want to consider the overall weight.

I agree. the disadvantage to having a bigger tank is having to reinforce the floor. we can't get more than 150 gal because of this.

The advantage is definitely stability, it's like that with any setup. good luck with the decision

Palting · 08/31/2010, 03:37 PM

How long are your arms?

I am constantly fiddling with the tank, the rocks, the substrate. The larger the tank, the harder to reach every corner.

L8ndeb · 08/31/2010, 03:42 PM

However...............you are always gonna wish you can go bigger. If your budget and floor can take it, get the bigger tank.

spamreefnew · 08/31/2010, 07:28 PM

i had a 180 gallon and my only issue was reaching things,i always had to use a small ladder to access parts of the tank, that being said ,i would go back to it in a heartbeat!

Palting · 08/31/2010, 07:37 PM

A 180 gal, 72x24x24, I believe is the best compromise. Not too tall so you can get T5's rather then MH, not too deep so you can still reach all the way to the back. Plus, you'd have a deep enough cabinet to hide more equipment.

08/31/2010, 02:35 PM	#1
mtaswt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 428	Tank size Other than the obvious (size, money involved) what are the advantages/disadvantages of say 125gallon vs. 230 gallon?

08/31/2010, 02:42 PM	#2
theatrus 100-mile-commuter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: almost nevada Posts: 4,721	The 125gallon is only 18 inches deep (back to front depth). For this reason, the 120gallon is a preferred size (24" deep, lots of floor space to play with), and a 210gallon is also good. I couldn't find information on a standard 230 - what dimensions are you dealing with? __________________ Custom electronics purveyor. blueAcro.com Current Tank Info: 90g SPS+mixed reef (10 yrs): LEDBrick LEDs, 40g custom sump, Ca reactor, chiller, Vortech, lots of custom electronics

08/31/2010, 03:37 PM	#5
Palting Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,912	How long are your arms? I am constantly fiddling with the tank, the rocks, the substrate. The larger the tank, the harder to reach every corner. __________________ Anything I post is just an opinion. One of many in this hobby. Believe and follow at your own risk of rapid and complete annihilation of all life in your tank :) Current Tank Info: Incept 3/2010, 150 RR, 50g sump, 20g fuge, 150w 15K MH x3, T5 actinics x8, moonlight LED x6, 1400gph return, Koralia 1400 x4, 300 g skimmer, 4 tangs, 2 mandarins, 2 perc, 6 line, 3 cardinals, 2 firefish, SPS, LPS, zoas, palys, shrooms, clam

08/31/2010, 03:42 PM	#6
L8ndeb Registered Reef Keeper Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,443	However...............you are always gonna wish you can go bigger. If your budget and floor can take it, get the bigger tank. __________________ Leyton at Reno Current Tank Info: Custom 200 gal reef cube with a 20 gal sump, 2 AI SOL LED Fixtures, Super Reef Octopus skimmer, custom made calcium reactor, Apex Lite controller with various modules.

08/31/2010, 07:37 PM	#8
Palting Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,912	A 180 gal, 72x24x24, I believe is the best compromise. Not too tall so you can get T5's rather then MH, not too deep so you can still reach all the way to the back. Plus, you'd have a deep enough cabinet to hide more equipment. __________________ Anything I post is just an opinion. One of many in this hobby. Believe and follow at your own risk of rapid and complete annihilation of all life in your tank :) Current Tank Info: Incept 3/2010, 150 RR, 50g sump, 20g fuge, 150w 15K MH x3, T5 actinics x8, moonlight LED x6, 1400gph return, Koralia 1400 x4, 300 g skimmer, 4 tangs, 2 mandarins, 2 perc, 6 line, 3 cardinals, 2 firefish, SPS, LPS, zoas, palys, shrooms, clam

08/31/2010, 02:45 PM	#3
RocketSurgeon Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 653	If you have it upstairs, you may want to consider the overall weight. It is usually said, the more volume you have, the more stable the parameters. It may take twice as long to complete routine maintenance such as a water change.

08/31/2010, 07:28 PM	#7
spamreefnew Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: rhodeisland Posts: 1,491	i had a 180 gallon and my only issue was reaching things,i always had to use a small ladder to access parts of the tank, that being said ,i would go back to it in a heartbeat!

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