Odd tank size suggestions

coondogg97 · 06/07/2006, 11:49 AM

I am helping someone setup a new system and the space he would like the tank in is a very odd size. The tank will have to be 3 feet wide, 2 feet deep and 4 feet HIGH. The tank will have to be custome made and thats not a problem. This will be an unusually high tank, what lighting would you suggest? It will be MH, but should it be 250 or 400, or is a tank with these dimensions not even worth the hassle?

Thanks,

Brian

RichConley · 06/07/2006, 12:09 PM

Light isnt goign to be a huge issue, just us a 400, and dont have much below about 3' deep.

The issue is going to be doing any work on the tank. You're goign to have to get into the tank to touch the bottom.

aquaticpetdepot · 06/07/2006, 12:10 PM

400 watts becuase the tank is so deep.

aquaticpetdepot · 06/07/2006, 12:10 PM

400 watts because the tank is so deep.

yoboyjdizz · 06/07/2006, 12:58 PM

I would atleast cut it to 3 feet high and use 400watt halides.. I dunno i might opt to choose a different location.

_K_E_P_ · 06/07/2006, 08:10 PM

I agree with yoboy, 400W and 3' high.
If at all possible add an extra foot deep. It will give alot more aquascaping options and give a really cool 3D scene rather that a tall wall.

06/07/2006, 11:49 AM	#1
coondogg97 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: South Eastern, PA Posts: 243	Odd tank size suggestions I am helping someone setup a new system and the space he would like the tank in is a very odd size. The tank will have to be 3 feet wide, 2 feet deep and 4 feet HIGH. The tank will have to be custome made and thats not a problem. This will be an unusually high tank, what lighting would you suggest? It will be MH, but should it be 250 or 400, or is a tank with these dimensions not even worth the hassle? Thanks, Brian __________________ "When people are already won over, the challenge is to blow their minds." -- DAVE MATTHEWS Current Tank Info: 150 Gallon Tank, 50 Gallon Rubbermaid frag tank. 1 x 250MH 2 x 175MH Euroreef CS 12-1

06/07/2006, 12:09 PM	#2
RichConley Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bostonian in Chicago going to DC Posts: 9,908	Light isnt goign to be a huge issue, just us a 400, and dont have much below about 3' deep. The issue is going to be doing any work on the tank. You're goign to have to get into the tank to touch the bottom. __________________ NO TANKS!!!

06/07/2006, 08:10 PM	#6
_K_E_P_ Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 270	I agree with yoboy, 400W and 3' high. If at all possible add an extra foot deep. It will give alot more aquascaping options and give a really cool 3D scene rather that a tall wall. __________________ 60% of the time, it works EVERY time! Current Tank Info: 500L with 90L sump; Deltec APF600; 2x IceCap 250W 14K Hamiltons; 2x 6100 1x6080 Streams

06/07/2006, 12:10 PM	#3
aquaticpetdepot Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Berlin Ct. Posts: 67	400 watts becuase the tank is so deep.

06/07/2006, 12:58 PM	#5
yoboyjdizz Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 3,137	I would atleast cut it to 3 feet high and use 400watt halides.. I dunno i might opt to choose a different location.