Which tank to get...

tharkins · 05/05/2015, 08:06 PM

Hi all,

I am getting back into the hobby and looking at either a 90 gallon (48 long standard size) or alternativey 110 which is (60L x 20W x 21H). I would like to keep 5 or so fish and some lps.

Trying to weight the tradeoff of the extra 6 inch height of the 90 vs. the extra foot in length of the 110.

Leaning towards the 110 but would like your input as well..

Nick_P · 05/05/2015, 08:13 PM

4ft 75g or 4ft 125g wold be my pick with the 125g the optimum size. But I like 4ft tanks.

tharkins · 05/05/2015, 08:20 PM

Thanks Nick - I have a space restriction that I can't get more than 20inches deep. I am looking at the Dsa tanks for these sizes.

They also have a 5ft 140gal but I start getting concerned about the weight on my first floor at that size. I will have it parallel over a load bearing beam innthr basement and perpendicular to floor joists.

05/05/2015, 08:06 PM	#1
tharkins Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 103	Which tank to get... Hi all, I am getting back into the hobby and looking at either a 90 gallon (48 long standard size) or alternativey 110 which is (60L x 20W x 21H). I would like to keep 5 or so fish and some lps. Trying to weight the tradeoff of the extra 6 inch height of the 90 vs. the extra foot in length of the 110. Leaning towards the 110 but would like your input as well..

05/05/2015, 08:13 PM	#2
Nick_P Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: DeSoto MO Posts: 200	4ft 75g or 4ft 125g wold be my pick with the 125g the optimum size. But I like 4ft tanks.

05/05/2015, 08:20 PM	#3
tharkins Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 103	Thanks Nick - I have a space restriction that I can't get more than 20inches deep. I am looking at the Dsa tanks for these sizes. They also have a 5ft 140gal but I start getting concerned about the weight on my first floor at that size. I will have it parallel over a load bearing beam innthr basement and perpendicular to floor joists.