Which tank?

Fishfish0001 · 11/27/2010, 04:36 PM

Hi all.

I was wondering which tank you though would be better:

40G Long: http://www.cadlights.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=175

or 50G Cube: http://www.cadlights.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=158

Ignore the prices and stuff it comes with, as I would be changing that.

I can't decide which would work better.

username in use · 11/27/2010, 04:44 PM

I like both shapes for different reasons, but thats a lot of money for a 40breeder that runs $100

EDIT: Never mind, I just saw what that price includes.

hebsway · 11/27/2010, 05:28 PM

If it is going to be viewable from 3 sides I would do the 50g cube.

AquaReeferMan · 11/27/2010, 05:30 PM

I personally would go with the cube..

fish77 · 11/27/2010, 05:38 PM

Love the cube shape (have a cube tank now) the only problems I find is its a little harder to do you rock work. Also it has a shorter length side to side. But on the hand the 50 gallon has more water volume. In the end its just a personal choice both are great tanks. IMO

small alien · 11/27/2010, 06:45 PM

Even though cubes look awesome, I tend to like the longer front viewing pane of the standard tanks.

saltwater4life1 · 11/27/2010, 06:51 PM

I like both.
Cubes are always cool when you stack the rock in the middle and you can place corals all around, I used to run a 20gal long and it was nice but not much height or depth, It's going to make a nice frag tank though :P

Fishfish0001 · 11/27/2010, 08:31 PM

I think ill stick with the cube then. More water volume (approx 68~ Gallons). Might have a small stand though with the sump in it, but ill just get something for next to it if need be.

I though the 40 Long looked nice, but the cube looks a little cooler, and has more depth on it.

Fish4Me2 · 11/27/2010, 09:10 PM

I have a 60 cube, and it's great. It's easy to find lighting and equipment, and I've been lucky that aquascaping was easier than I thought. I would recommend a cube.

scapes · 11/27/2010, 09:23 PM

i really like the tank in the living room picture! pretty cool tank

11/27/2010, 04:36 PM	#1
Fishfish0001 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USA Posts: 353	Which tank? Hi all. I was wondering which tank you though would be better: 40G Long: http://www.cadlights.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=175 or 50G Cube: http://www.cadlights.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=158 Ignore the prices and stuff it comes with, as I would be changing that. I can't decide which would work better.

11/27/2010, 04:44 PM	#2
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	I like both shapes for different reasons, but thats a lot of money for a 40breeder that runs $100 EDIT: Never mind, I just saw what that price includes. __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

11/27/2010, 05:30 PM	#4
AquaReeferMan Got Reef? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Under the Sea, Pa Posts: 4,593	I personally would go with the cube.. __________________ Couple SPS/Zoanthid tanks and a couple of FW planted tanks. Current Tank Info: 5 pieces of glass with some silicone and plastic frames holding them together

11/27/2010, 05:38 PM	#5
fish77 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 335	Love the cube shape (have a cube tank now) the only problems I find is its a little harder to do you rock work. Also it has a shorter length side to side. But on the hand the 50 gallon has more water volume. In the end its just a personal choice both are great tanks. IMO __________________ Addicted.... Current Tank Info: 100 gallon reef in the works

11/27/2010, 06:45 PM	#6
small alien The fungus is among us. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 3,884	Even though cubes look awesome, I tend to like the longer front viewing pane of the standard tanks. __________________ This moment is all we have. Current Tank Info: 75 mixed reef. F OSFF, Clingfish, M/F Leopards, M Mandy, Darwin Clown, Bullet Goby, Green Clown Goby, M/F Matted Files, Bluestripe Pipe, Tailspot Blenny, Canary Wrasse, Royal Gramma, Papua Toby Puffer, Snooty Maori Wrasse.

11/27/2010, 05:28 PM	#3
hebsway Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 63	If it is going to be viewable from 3 sides I would do the 50g cube.

11/27/2010, 06:51 PM	#7
saltwater4life1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Dix, New Jersey Posts: 933	I like both. Cubes are always cool when you stack the rock in the middle and you can place corals all around, I used to run a 20gal long and it was nice but not much height or depth, It's going to make a nice frag tank though :P __________________ ~Nick Avatar is my 1969 Roadrunner, 512ci stroker in the works. 55gal Mixed reef but mostly sps :) 5.5gal Mantis shrimp reef tank Current Tank Info: 55gal mixed reef, Lights: 4x54w T5, Filter: Octopus BH2000 skimmer, Flow: Over 3,000gph

11/27/2010, 08:31 PM	#8
Fishfish0001 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USA Posts: 353	I think ill stick with the cube then. More water volume (approx 68~ Gallons). Might have a small stand though with the sump in it, but ill just get something for next to it if need be. I though the 40 Long looked nice, but the cube looks a little cooler, and has more depth on it.

11/27/2010, 09:10 PM	#9
Fish4Me2 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: TwinCities Posts: 650	I have a 60 cube, and it's great. It's easy to find lighting and equipment, and I've been lucky that aquascaping was easier than I thought. I would recommend a cube.

11/27/2010, 09:23 PM	#10
scapes Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 2,520	i really like the tank in the living room picture! pretty cool tank

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