Ready to up down grade Need tank size suggestions

tprize · 04/03/2009, 06:14 PM

Well I am thinking of up down grading my tank in the future =). Now I know what your thinking what the heck is an up down grade. Well basically I have been in reefing for a ton of years now and all I have ever done is LPS zoo's and softies, with the occasional sps doing great. But as I have grown in this hobby I'm ready to grow up, so there for I'm going to get rid of my 75 Gallon reef start from scratch and I want to downgrade to a smaller tank. I am however going to upgrade to better pumps, lights, ato systems neptune ac jr's auto dosers, ahh TOYS! Unfortunately better stuff costs more money, and we all know that every gallon you add makes the price go way up. So since I will be playing with frags only and more expensive corals, I want to go with a tank size that is optimal for SPS growth, and that will allow me to have a really nice looking stand and canopy. Since this is my first time really getting into sps hardcore, I want a tank that I can put 20 frags in and it look full in 6 months and from there upgrade after I have successfully kept it for a year or so. So let me know I want to stay between 20-39 gallons, so please let me know of some tanks sizes and stands that you think would look really great with sps corals in them.

FadeToGrey · 04/03/2009, 07:10 PM

An 18" or 20" rimless cube would look amazing IMO filled with SPS...

noahm · 04/03/2009, 07:16 PM

I would go with a 'cube' as well even if it is a bit shallower. Maybe a 24x24x18"h. 45gal nice footprint for aquascaping and standard dims for lighting.

scottwhitson · 04/03/2009, 08:18 PM

Take a look at the 40 Breeders. A little bigger than you said but they look good.

reefscape15 · 04/04/2009, 08:08 PM

I personally LOVE corner tanks, and there are reddily available 54gal and 37 gal corner bowfront tanks. They are more pricey than a standard size tank, but they make an interesting system to play with. I have a 54gal corner bow, and it's a nice footprint for the volume you end up with. There are some headaches you would run into (lighting/filtration/sump space) that come along with these tanks, but i've been completely satisfied with mine

04/03/2009, 06:14 PM	#1
tprize Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,077	Ready to up down grade Need tank size suggestions Well I am thinking of up down grading my tank in the future =). Now I know what your thinking what the heck is an up down grade. Well basically I have been in reefing for a ton of years now and all I have ever done is LPS zoo's and softies, with the occasional sps doing great. But as I have grown in this hobby I'm ready to grow up, so there for I'm going to get rid of my 75 Gallon reef start from scratch and I want to downgrade to a smaller tank. I am however going to upgrade to better pumps, lights, ato systems neptune ac jr's auto dosers, ahh TOYS! Unfortunately better stuff costs more money, and we all know that every gallon you add makes the price go way up. So since I will be playing with frags only and more expensive corals, I want to go with a tank size that is optimal for SPS growth, and that will allow me to have a really nice looking stand and canopy. Since this is my first time really getting into sps hardcore, I want a tank that I can put 20 frags in and it look full in 6 months and from there upgrade after I have successfully kept it for a year or so. So let me know I want to stay between 20-39 gallons, so please let me know of some tanks sizes and stands that you think would look really great with sps corals in them.

04/04/2009, 08:08 PM	#5
reefscape15 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elmira Heights, NY Posts: 2,812	I personally LOVE corner tanks, and there are reddily available 54gal and 37 gal corner bowfront tanks. They are more pricey than a standard size tank, but they make an interesting system to play with. I have a 54gal corner bow, and it's a nice footprint for the volume you end up with. There are some headaches you would run into (lighting/filtration/sump space) that come along with these tanks, but i've been completely satisfied with mine __________________ A new beginning........... JIM Current Tank Info: 5g standard softie/zoa tank, just starting a 20H

04/03/2009, 07:10 PM	#2
FadeToGrey Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 139	An 18" or 20" rimless cube would look amazing IMO filled with SPS...

04/03/2009, 07:16 PM	#3
noahm Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,736	I would go with a 'cube' as well even if it is a bit shallower. Maybe a 24x24x18"h. 45gal nice footprint for aquascaping and standard dims for lighting.

04/03/2009, 08:18 PM	#4
scottwhitson Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Posts: 1,395	Take a look at the 40 Breeders. A little bigger than you said but they look good.