what looks better size wise? (1 Viewer)

[HongT713]

ok so i am in the process of getting my new tank build and i would like some opinions on which dem. u guys think look better, the tanks will be acrylic

size 1

60Lx60Wx30T

size 2

96Lx36Wx30T

size 3

72Lx72Wx24T

thanks for the input!

 

[RocketSurgeon]

I prefer the 96 x 36, but it really depends on location, and inhabitants.

 

[Slayer311]

+1, I prefer that size also.

 

[HongT713]

the new house were moving in has 3 floors...the way its made i dont think second floor will support a tank that size... i was thinking getting a big cube put it in a room on the first floor and make it into a full fish room with the cube smack in the center with a stand thats like a bar.

 

[HongT713]

also u guys think half inch acrylic will hold the tank or just go with 3 quarter inch?

 

[RR-MAN]

ok so i am in the process of getting my new tank build and i would like some opinions on which dem. u guys think look better, the tanks will be acrylic

size 1

60Lx60Wx30T

size 2

96Lx36Wx30T

size 3

72Lx72Wx24T

thanks for the input!

My tank is only 32.5” wide and it looks humongous. Come over check it out before you get a 36” wide tank.

I think 96X30X24 would look nice.

 

[HongT713]

john, my 471 is 36 wide right now = ) i like the tank long and wide so the fish have lots of room to roam back n forth. Yea i need to go check out your tank

 

[tektite]

Definitely the 96x36. That would be awesome!

 

[tektite]

Though the 72x72 would be really cool in the middle of a room with a center overflow.

 

[RocketSurgeon]

72 x 72 takes up a lot of real estate. Plus, what if you have to get to the middle for some reason? For me, it is not practicle. First, I don't have the house or extra room, second I don't have a ray or flounder that really requires it.

 

[RR-MAN]

john, my 471 is 36 wide right now = ) i like the tank long and wide so the fish have lots of room to roam back n forth. Yea i need to go check out your tank

Oh yeah I forgot you are a fish guy. I don't care much for fish.

 

[Ostentum]

96x36 FTW

 

[C3ntury]

I work with tanks that are, on average, 30" in height or more and they are a pain in the "you know what" in terms of servicing with ease, i.e. not taking a swim. I'd bank on anything under 24" personally.

 

[NarnyTheGreat]

I vote for 96x36 but the 72x72 would kick A@@ too. What a choice to make. I wish that was even an option.

 

[HongT713]

Yah my first choice is the eight footer but imagine what u can do with a long n wide tank

 

[tmgrash]

Another for the 96"x36"

 

[NarnyTheGreat]

I think... you will be swimming in there in order to place and work on stuff if you get the 72x72... and while that sounds like fun... I dont know that you would think so at the time just to work on or change one thing.

 

[padanky]

D cups. Oh my bad I should've read the actual post. LOL

Whatever you prefer and can fit, I'd like a longer not so deep tank myself.

 

[RR-MAN]

the new house were moving in has 3 floors...the way its made i dont think second floor will support a tank that size... i was thinking getting a big cube put it in a room on the first floor and make it into a full fish room with the cube smack in the center with a stand thats like a bar.

Here's my opinion...and you know I'm going to be direct and honest.

So think about this before you invest into a new tank. If the house is 3 stories, I'm assuming the first floor is not very large (unless you bought a mansion ). Don't buy some huge tank that looks awkward in the room....PRESENTATION IS IMPORTANT. Get a smaller tank that looks good.

What I see everyday on RC that some dude bought a $5K tank and then I see shots of his crappy living room sofa...these people have no idea how to priortize. I hope this does not offend anyone on Marsh. I'm just stating facts.

 

[RocketSurgeon]

...What I see everyday on RC that some dude bought a $5K tank and then I see shots of his crappy living room sofa...these people have no idea how to prioritize.

Now we know who to turn to for financial counselling, you offer marriage counselling too?

Just tell it like it is, no sugar coating, no beating around the bush, no tact. Wham, Bam! That's it, no BS.