best tank shape for swimming fish?

Cozen89 · 04/30/2007, 07:15 PM

I'm currently in the market for a 70-90 gallon tank. Wondering what shape is the best for active swimming fish. I currently have a coral beauty, oc clown, bartlett's anthias, bicolor blenny, and a angular flasher wrasse. I will probably get another wrasse or 2.

So my question is what shape of tank is best for these active swimmers? Long, tall, or wide?

in my current 36inch long it seems once my fish catch a current from the powerhead and dart across the tank, they have to slam on the brakes before they hit the other side. As or right now none of my fish are over 2.5 inches long.

Your help and input is appreciated. Thanks.

reefnetworth · 04/30/2007, 08:09 PM

sounds like your tunrover rate is to high if your fish are braking to keep from hitting the glass!

how many GPH are you pushing now?

JDM...

reefnetworth · 04/30/2007, 08:48 PM

www.glasscages.com try them out. or go for the 90G if you can. the more the easier to care for!

JDM...

coast2coast7390 · 04/30/2007, 08:52 PM

LONG

jasontg99 · 04/30/2007, 09:29 PM

The longer the tank the better.

Cozen89 · 04/30/2007, 10:57 PM

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Originally posted by reefnetworth
sounds like your tunrover rate is to high if your fish are braking to keep from hitting the glass! how many GPH are you pushing now?
JDM...

I have 2 seio 620's in the lower rear corners of the tank and 1 maxijet 1200 with a rotating head on the upper front corner.

Also have my HOB skimmer and HOB fuge powered by maxi 12's.

Always thought the more flow the better.

They aren't literally hitting the glass, but from time to time I'll see one of my fishes darting across the front and have to slow it down pretty fast as they come to the other side. Just seems like they'd want a little more room to cruise across.

Cozen89 · 04/30/2007, 11:01 PM

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Originally posted by reefnetworth
www.glasscages.com try them out. or go for the 90G if you can. the more the easier to care for!
JDM...

Has anyone bought tanks from this site? The prices seem to be pretty decent. I've been looking for a tank around 48inches long because I have a 36inch tek fixture that I really like. Always figured taht would limit me to around a 70-75 gallon but i see they have a 90 gallon acrylic that's 48x18x24.

Anyone with experiences on the quality of these tanks please give me some feedback. Thanks.

Cozen89 · 05/01/2007, 01:59 PM

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04/30/2007, 07:15 PM	#1
Cozen89 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,411	best tank shape for swimming fish? I'm currently in the market for a 70-90 gallon tank. Wondering what shape is the best for active swimming fish. I currently have a coral beauty, oc clown, bartlett's anthias, bicolor blenny, and a angular flasher wrasse. I will probably get another wrasse or 2. So my question is what shape of tank is best for these active swimmers? Long, tall, or wide? in my current 36inch long it seems once my fish catch a current from the powerhead and dart across the tank, they have to slam on the brakes before they hit the other side. As or right now none of my fish are over 2.5 inches long. Your help and input is appreciated. Thanks. Last edited by Cozen89; 04/30/2007 at 07:21 PM.

04/30/2007, 08:09 PM	#2
reefnetworth Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 3,810	sounds like your tunrover rate is to high if your fish are braking to keep from hitting the glass! how many GPH are you pushing now? JDM... __________________ GIVE A MAN A FISH, YOU FEED HIM FOR A DAY. TEACH A MAN TO FISH, HE FEEDS HIMSELF FOR LIFE. (NEVER, underestimate another man's greed) Current Tank Info: SPS dominated barebottom display with BB sump since 2005, most consistant parameters in 19+ years of reefkeeping.

04/30/2007, 08:48 PM	#3
reefnetworth Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 3,810	www.glasscages.com try them out. or go for the 90G if you can. the more the easier to care for! JDM... __________________ GIVE A MAN A FISH, YOU FEED HIM FOR A DAY. TEACH A MAN TO FISH, HE FEEDS HIMSELF FOR LIFE. (NEVER, underestimate another man's greed) Current Tank Info: SPS dominated barebottom display with BB sump since 2005, most consistant parameters in 19+ years of reefkeeping.

04/30/2007, 09:29 PM	#5
jasontg99 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Portsmouth, Va Posts: 131	The longer the tank the better. __________________ It is better to be thought of as a fool than to open your mouth and prove it. Current Tank Info: 150g, 220lbs LS, 180lbs LR, 2 X 400 MH, 50 breeder sump, 29g refugium, ca reactor, octopus skimmer

04/30/2007, 08:52 PM	#4
coast2coast7390 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Garden Grove Posts: 3,627	LONG

05/01/2007, 01:59 PM	#8
Cozen89 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,411	^^