150 Gal or 180 Gal

[fishguy27]

I'm in the early protion of my design stage and I am trying to decide between a 150 or 180 gallon GLASS tank. Any input is helpful!!!

Thanx all

[dc]

[welcome]


Bigger is better? :D

[drummereef]

180 for sure! Bigger is always better, imo, you lucky dog you. :D I like the proportions of the 180 myself. My next upgrade will a 180 for sure.

[jun_celis]

I don't have that big of a tank but if I were to start over again, I would go with the biggest I could fit in my house and my budget. 180 it is!!!

[mg426]

180 gets my vote, that was an easy one LOL

[Brewen]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8278921#post8278921 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jun_celis
I don't have that big of a tank but if I were to start over again, I would go with the biggest I could fit in my house and my budget. 180 it is!!!
I second this!

[sidd129]

I say the biggest tank that you can still reach the bottom in.

[theatrus]

Whats wrong with a 300g? Its only an extra foot or so longer ;)


180 would be my pick too.

[Dave Cox]

No brainer. Go big or go home !

[atty]

i have to question this, the bigger the tank the more expensive the products are to run it. More salt, more expensive protein skimmer, more live rock and the worst of all more power

[2farNorth]

180 over a 150, I have a 150 (FW) and It is hard to work on being so tall.. (I am assuming your talking 6' tanks here) I have a REALLY hard time reaching bottom... that and the surface area of the 180 is alot easier to aquascape... as for the expense, it is going to be a little more,, but once you get everything.. there isn't much of a difference... just the initial cost... running it should be close to the same (only 30 gallons more)

[fufi5]

180 for sure

[serpentman]

Definitely the 180. The difference in cost to run it is negligable. Furthermore, the dimensions are more conducive to a reef (IMO). With that said, I only partially subscribe to the bigger is better theory.

Significant jumps in water volume often mean more $ in Water changes, power consumption aka heating/cooling, and equipment upgrades.

[Shagsbeard]

The size tank you get really depends on two things:

1) Budget.
2) Space you're putting it in.

Get the largest tank that satisfies the two and you'll be happier in the long run with it.

[thor32766]

go as big as you can!

[besl]

I pondered between a 125, 150 and 180 before I made my purchase and I ended up with a 125 which I am very happy with. My rationale was a 125 gallon is roughly : 72 x 18 x 23. A 150 gallon is also 72 x 18 but adds another 5 inches in height - this looked cool, but now I definitely need 250 - 400 w MH whereas on the 125 gal, 150w MH are an option. Of course bigger is better and I did look at the 180 gallon, which is roughly: 72 x 24 x 25. I did like the added 6" depth, however, not only am I back to at least the 250w MH, but also a bigger ($$) skimmer. So, based on my budget I am very pleased with the 125. If your budget allows, definitely go with the 180 over a 150 as it will cost you aroundthe same $ and you will have the added 6" depth which adds alot - IMO.

[fishguy27]

Thanks very much for all of your info. I will keep all of this in mind as I purchase my tank. My LFS is moving and needing some part time help to do so, so i'm thinking a little trade out sounds good to me, "if you know what i mean".

[sidd129]

What skimmers are you looking at so far?