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ok guys here it is.

either way i am going to have 24" long 130W pc lighting.

The question is should i use a 15 or 20 gallon. of course the lighting would be stronger in the 15 but still pretty good in the 20. what would yall chose???? Pretty soon I will have my tank setup journal for yall to see. about a week till then

Thanks again guys
Eddie Vasquez
 
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i'd say the 15. if i already had the lighting system that is what i would choose.
 
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thats 2 suggestions. keep em coming, my decision is based on these replies. thanks again guys
 
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I have a 20 so of course im going to say 20. It will give you lil more room for fish as well + more stability + more room.
 
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Do they even make a 15 that is 24" long? I know the 20 gallon high is 24" long so that would be my suggestion. Shane makes a good point about being a little more stable...5 gallons can make a difference in a small tank.

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a 20L. its shallow so your light will get better penatration.
 
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Id also say go with the 20L. You'll be happy you have that 5 extra gallons in the long run. Also a good deal with the extra light penetration since its so short.
 
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a 20 long is 30 inches long so you will end up with dark areas unless you raise the light up high enough to cover the entire area.......
 
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about 3inchs from the surface and you will be alright. I had the JEBO 110watt pc lights sitting right on top my 20L and there wasnt to bad of dark spots. the mushrooms liked it.
 
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i already have the tanks, it is the standard sizes not 20 long. but i guess either way still five extra gallons would be better. 130Watts would be effictient. i want to be able to throw in a variety of corals.
 
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