Square tanks?

Littlefishies · 04/04/2012, 05:33 PM

Just wondering what people thought of square tanks? Please share your opinions!

Littlefishies · 04/04/2012, 05:33 PM

30" wide and 30" deep. 24" tall. 93 gallons. Does a cube tank have restrictions as far as livestock, given that it is not as long as a rectangular tank of the same volume?

Boozercab · 04/04/2012, 05:36 PM

it's the same as any other tank. What really matters is volume.

I just ordered that same dimension tank yesterday.

Meshmez · 04/04/2012, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boozercab

it's the same as any other tank. What really matters is volume.

I disagree, a 30"x30"x24" 93g is not the same as a standard 48"x18"x24" 90g. The longer tank gives more straight line swimming area, which is needed for those fish that like to swim fast. However, in MOST cases I would say you could keep mostly the same fish in either.

The cube gives you a much deeper footprint to work with for your aquascape, and depending on how its set up, better viewing.

billdogg · 04/04/2012, 05:58 PM

I have had a 60g cube - 2x2x2 - since 1992 and love it. I used one very large piece of pumice and carved it into a reef with caves, overhangs, and swim throughs. Had to silicone it to the bottom because it turns out pumice floats.

WWiley · 04/04/2012, 06:19 PM

I have a 93 gal cube,I just took out of service because I wasn't happy with stock stand it came with. Once I build a new stand thats a few inches taller so I can use a bigger skimmer I'll switch back to it. Keep mind that 30x30 can make for some very hard to reach places inside the tank and under the stand. If you keep your rock work in the center with swimming space all around it might be better than a 48" 90 for a small breed tang or such.

Littlefishies · 04/04/2012, 07:39 PM

I really want one and have been wanting to upgrade for a while... Other option is a 60g cube (only because of affordability and my landlord would probably freak if he saw a near 100g on the hardwood!)... What do you think? Bite the bullet and go 93g?

WWiley · 04/04/2012, 08:39 PM

I have a 60 cube right now and I like it just fine. Easier and cheaper to run just more limits on your fish.

biecacka · 04/04/2012, 10:34 PM

i want a cube too!!! like a 240 or so

corey

Radioheadx14 · 04/05/2012, 10:59 AM

I just set up a 70g square (30x30x18) and love it. The depth is amazing.

I have seen people have tangs, but i doubt ill put a tang in my tank.

Littlefishies · 04/05/2012, 01:54 PM

Yea I cannot wait to have one

04/04/2012, 05:33 PM	#1
Littlefishies Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 10	Square tanks? Just wondering what people thought of square tanks? Please share your opinions!

04/04/2012, 05:58 PM	#5
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	I have had a 60g cube - 2x2x2 - since 1992 and love it. I used one very large piece of pumice and carved it into a reef with caves, overhangs, and swim throughs. Had to silicone it to the bottom because it turns out pumice floats. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

04/04/2012, 06:19 PM	#6
WWiley Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Denial Posts: 327	I have a 93 gal cube,I just took out of service because I wasn't happy with stock stand it came with. Once I build a new stand thats a few inches taller so I can use a bigger skimmer I'll switch back to it. Keep mind that 30x30 can make for some very hard to reach places inside the tank and under the stand. If you keep your rock work in the center with swimming space all around it might be better than a 48" 90 for a small breed tang or such. __________________ Endeavor to persevere Current Tank Info: 60cube

04/04/2012, 08:39 PM	#8
WWiley Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Denial Posts: 327	I have a 60 cube right now and I like it just fine. Easier and cheaper to run just more limits on your fish. __________________ Endeavor to persevere Current Tank Info: 60cube

04/04/2012, 05:36 PM	#3
Boozercab Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3	it's the same as any other tank. What really matters is volume. I just ordered that same dimension tank yesterday.

04/04/2012, 07:39 PM	#7
Littlefishies Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 10	I really want one and have been wanting to upgrade for a while... Other option is a 60g cube (only because of affordability and my landlord would probably freak if he saw a near 100g on the hardwood!)... What do you think? Bite the bullet and go 93g?

04/04/2012, 10:34 PM	#9
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	i want a cube too!!! like a 240 or so corey

04/05/2012, 10:59 AM	#10
Radioheadx14 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,601	I just set up a 70g square (30x30x18) and love it. The depth is amazing. I have seen people have tangs, but i doubt ill put a tang in my tank.

04/05/2012, 01:54 PM	#11
Littlefishies Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 10	Yea I cannot wait to have one