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Im Lon 2
07/10/2006, 11:40 AM
Cannot deside on what size tank I want to go with 5 or 6 foot?
bthomas
07/10/2006, 02:20 PM
My 110 is 5' and I love it. To me, 4 ft tanks look too small and 6 ft tanks are too big for apartments (IMO).
Divedog
07/11/2006, 12:02 PM
I used to have an Oceanic 77 gal which was a foot tank. Coolest tank I have had. It was real similar to a 55 gal but it was 5 foot instead of 4 like a 55.
VSpeck
07/12/2006, 04:27 PM
in my apartment we have a 5ft 120gal its a good size and looks nice
Im Lon 2
07/12/2006, 05:02 PM
If I did go with a 5 foot tank it would be 60x24x24 150 gal. Not much of a price difference for the 6 foot so I don't know yet.
Lost His Marbles Name
07/12/2006, 06:23 PM
I like my 6' 215RR. You can never go big enough said Nook and he is right. If you go way big It won't see water four 5 to 10 years, Nooks plan.
Im Lon 2
07/12/2006, 08:19 PM
what are the measurement on that?
JxMetal
07/12/2006, 08:26 PM
72x24x29 I think
tigerarmy40
07/12/2006, 08:26 PM
I have a 150g 60x24x24 that is still sitting on my floor waitng to be put up!!! heres a pic!
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JxMetal
07/12/2006, 08:26 PM
Nice tank tigerarmy. FILL IT UP!
tigerarmy40
07/12/2006, 11:51 PM
thanks! Im plannin on it but god dog, its been tough colleting equipment($$$)!!!Im plannin on having a montipora dominated tank...

so far I have:
g-4 recirc
three 250w mh
three lumenarc reflectors
4x96w pc's
50g sump with baffles for fuge

still need:
1000gph return pump
2x oceans motion 4ways
2x sequence darts
all plumbing
cal and kalk reactors
heaters
sand
rock....and Im sure a ton more that I cant think of!!! but one day it will be up and running!! :)
Letmegrow
07/12/2006, 11:55 PM
Tigerarmy:
How many closed loop holes are you putting in for your Darts ?




TigerArmy never dies.
tigerarmy40
07/12/2006, 11:58 PM
thats still up in the air...Im thinking 4 per dart then two holes for water change drains!? but I havnt even began to look at that serious yet....





tiger army never dies!!! not too many poeple get the name! LOL
Letmegrow
07/13/2006, 12:04 AM
Will you have the darts on the ground or behind the tank up in the air ?
Letmegrow
07/13/2006, 12:07 AM
They should make a cheaper wave box and one for smaller tanks.
That is really what I want.
Phyto
07/13/2006, 04:21 PM
I have 120 gal mangrove/lagoon cycling. 5'L x 24"h x 18"w
I like it but, I will always want a bigger tank.
Lost His Marbles Name
07/14/2006, 08:54 AM
The 215RR is 72"longx29"h 24"d
Nanook
07/14/2006, 09:53 AM
6x2x2=180g tank...perfect size, IMO.
Im Lon 2
07/14/2006, 02:19 PM
Yeah I think that is what I'm going to do. Now just have to wait for funds and this house to sell. Thanks everyone