150g Tank Dimensions

BPro32 · 07/17/2011, 10:28 PM

I'm considering an upgrade from a 90g to a 150g (still have to get the boss on board with this idea) and am trying to decide between a 48lx30wx24t and a 60lx24wx24t. Which would you prefer and why?

mrsmithers · 07/17/2011, 10:56 PM

Hey brad, I have the 60x24 and wish I had the cash to do the 48x30. i like the depth the 30gives you.
Good luck with your search

psychadelicdrea · 07/17/2011, 10:59 PM

man i say go for the biggest you can afford....why look back and wish u had gotten the bigger one

jporter · 07/17/2011, 11:04 PM

I have the 48x24x30 tall. A PITA to set up due to depth but beautiful to observe. Something about the tall glass that sets it off.

BPro32 · 07/18/2011, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mrsmithers

Hey brad, I have the 60x24 and wish I had the cash to do the 48x30. i like the depth the 30gives you.
Good luck with your search

I'm leaning towards the 48x30 just because the depth but I'm also interested in a long fish tank to give fish a little more room to swim.

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Originally Posted by psychadelicdrea

man i say go for the biggest you can afford....why look back and wish u had gotten the bigger one

A 150 is about the biggest I can afford and the biggest that will fit on the wall that I would put them on. I just don't know whether I want a 60x24 footprint or a 48x30 footprint.

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Originally Posted by jporter

I have the 48x24x30 tall. A PITA to set up due to depth but beautiful to observe. Something about the tall glass that sets it off.

There are a couple locals with 150's with these dimensions. I agree that the tall glass is beautiful but I'm fairly confident that I will not like to try to aquascape or try to reach for and mount corals near the bottom of the tank.

geaux xman · 07/18/2011, 12:23 AM

if you like fish, i'd go with the 60x24x24. tangs in particular would appreciate the extra length.

BPro32 · 07/18/2011, 12:34 AM

I also think I could get away with a 6x54w t5 setup over a 60x24x24 but I would need at least 8 bulbs over a 48x30x24, adding to the cost. I already have a 4x54w retro over my 90g so I would only need 2 more for a 5' setup.

BPro32 · 07/18/2011, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by geaux xman

tangs in particular would appreciate the extra length.

It would be for the tangs. Right now I have a yellow and a tomini in my 90g but my true favorite fish is a naso tang. I know 5' is a little tight for a naso but I've been told I can get away with that for a few years before I have to let it go to a bigger tank.

kenith · 07/18/2011, 01:25 AM

I've got a 60x24 and love it. I recently checked out another tank in sd that's 48x30 and the guy said maintenance is a pain- the "wall of corals" look was nice though.

BPro32 · 07/18/2011, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kenith

I've got a 60x24 and love it. I recently checked out another tank in sd that's 48x30 and the guy said maintenance is a pain- the "wall of corals" look was nice though.

Why would maintenance be a pain in a 30 wide tank? Too hard to reach the back?

BPro32 · 07/18/2011, 01:41 AM

Oh, and in case this makes a difference, I'm planning on making this a peninsula if I go this route.

rnscross · 07/18/2011, 04:22 AM

If its peninsular is there a reason you cant go 60x36? as when I was trying to scape a 30" wide tank I found it was better than 24 but that extra 6" would have ment I could've made it soo much better. This was using rods and drilling LR.

markster33139 · 07/18/2011, 07:55 AM

I also have the 48 x 30 and while it can be a little difficult to reach the bottom, the tall look more than makes up for it. It just takes a little patience placing you corals that's all.

BPro32 · 07/18/2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by rnscross

If its peninsular is there a reason you cant go 60x36? as when I was trying to scape a 30" wide tank I found it was better than 24 but that extra 6" would have ment I could've made it soo much better. This was using rods and drilling LR.

30" wide is already pushing it for the spot that the tank will go. 36" will just stick out too far and wont give any walking room in front.

kenith · 07/18/2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BPro32

Why would maintenance be a pain in a 30 wide tank? Too hard to reach the back?

30 tall. He had to use tongs to get things on/off the bottom

Ethan Music · 07/18/2011, 03:04 PM

Depends like said above if you like corals more the 48x24x30 tank would look nice with corals. But if you like fish more the 60x24x24 will give you more options on a fish list.

BPro32 · 08/09/2011, 07:34 PM

Well, I ended up finding a killer deal on a 60x30x24 full setup on my local forum and I pulled the trigger. Just waiting on him to finish the breakdown and I'll be picking this bad boy up!

Zerofallen · 08/09/2011, 07:47 PM

60x30x24 are good dimensions... Congrats.
Personally I'm going to do a 150-ish gallon tank that's 60x36x18. I have plans for the shallowness.

BPro32 · 08/09/2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Zerofallen

60x30x24 are good dimensions... Congrats.
Personally I'm going to do a 150-ish gallon tank that's 60x36x18. I have plans for the shallowness.

That sounds awesome!

I'm limited by funds and space availability so I think this is going to be the biggest tank for me until I graduate college and buy a house of my own.

07/17/2011, 10:28 PM	#1
BPro32 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 472	150g Tank Dimensions I'm considering an upgrade from a 90g to a 150g (still have to get the boss on board with this idea) and am trying to decide between a 48lx30wx24t and a 60lx24wx24t. Which would you prefer and why? __________________ -Brad Current Tank Info: Breaking down a 230g

07/18/2011, 12:23 AM	#6
geaux xman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 3,279	if you like fish, i'd go with the 60x24x24. tangs in particular would appreciate the extra length. __________________ - Miracles 180g 60x30x23" rimless FOWLR - Youtube video: Miracles 180g March 2013

07/18/2011, 12:34 AM	#7
BPro32 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 472	I also think I could get away with a 6x54w t5 setup over a 60x24x24 but I would need at least 8 bulbs over a 48x30x24, adding to the cost. I already have a 4x54w retro over my 90g so I would only need 2 more for a 5' setup. __________________ -Brad Current Tank Info: Breaking down a 230g

07/18/2011, 01:25 AM	#9
kenith Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 677	I've got a 60x24 and love it. I recently checked out another tank in sd that's 48x30 and the guy said maintenance is a pain- the "wall of corals" look was nice though. __________________ 225 In Wall Starphire ATI 8x80W powermodule

07/18/2011, 01:41 AM	#11
BPro32 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 472	Oh, and in case this makes a difference, I'm planning on making this a peninsula if I go this route. __________________ -Brad Current Tank Info: Breaking down a 230g

07/17/2011, 10:56 PM	#2
mrsmithers Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: san diego CA Posts: 201	Hey brad, I have the 60x24 and wish I had the cash to do the 48x30. i like the depth the 30gives you. Good luck with your search

07/17/2011, 10:59 PM	#3
psychadelicdrea Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: kansas city, MO Posts: 51	man i say go for the biggest you can afford....why look back and wish u had gotten the bigger one

07/17/2011, 11:04 PM	#4
jporter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,411	I have the 48x24x30 tall. A PITA to set up due to depth but beautiful to observe. Something about the tall glass that sets it off.

07/18/2011, 04:22 AM	#12
rnscross Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 314	If its peninsular is there a reason you cant go 60x36? as when I was trying to scape a 30" wide tank I found it was better than 24 but that extra 6" would have ment I could've made it soo much better. This was using rods and drilling LR.

07/18/2011, 07:55 AM	#13
markster33139 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 340	I also have the 48 x 30 and while it can be a little difficult to reach the bottom, the tall look more than makes up for it. It just takes a little patience placing you corals that's all.

07/18/2011, 03:04 PM	#16
Ethan Music Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Shelby, Michigan Posts: 394	Depends like said above if you like corals more the 48x24x30 tank would look nice with corals. But if you like fish more the 60x24x24 will give you more options on a fish list.

08/09/2011, 07:34 PM	#17
BPro32 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 472	Well, I ended up finding a killer deal on a 60x30x24 full setup on my local forum and I pulled the trigger. Just waiting on him to finish the breakdown and I'll be picking this bad boy up! __________________ -Brad Current Tank Info: Breaking down a 230g

08/09/2011, 07:47 PM	#18
Zerofallen Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 3	60x30x24 are good dimensions... Congrats. Personally I'm going to do a 150-ish gallon tank that's 60x36x18. I have plans for the shallowness.

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