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Old 11/05/2007, 12:18 AM
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What is the largest tank that could fit a 36" space?
I am considering upgrading my 55g tall to a taller tank. Do they make any bigger taller tanks that will fit in a 36-40" space?
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Old 11/05/2007, 12:42 AM
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I have never seen a big tank that is 36 inches long, and i personally would not get it, i would feel like i would be loosing light by placing it too high from the bottom of the tank.

If your 55g tank is 48 inches, you can get a 120g that is also 48 inches.
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Old 11/05/2007, 12:45 AM
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My 55 is a tall, so it is 36 inches across. I just saw that there's a 70 gallon available that's 36 inches across, but I don't think that upgrading 15 gallons will really make a difference, will it?
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Old 11/05/2007, 12:47 AM
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Actually, the biggest I have seen thus far is 85g.
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Old 11/05/2007, 01:10 AM
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you could make a custom 36"x36"x24" tank that would be about 135gals...plenty of room for a nice sump under there too
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Old 11/05/2007, 01:12 AM
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That's a great idea, except that I'm completely inept when it comes to making these things. How hard would it be to do, and how much would it cost? Any guess?
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Old 11/05/2007, 01:12 AM
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Custom fabricated cube, 36" x 36" x 28" would look awesome! Probably need to be 3/4" thick acrylic, but it comes to 140g.
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Old 11/05/2007, 01:14 AM
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Corner bow of some depth can get some more gallons in.
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Old 11/05/2007, 01:18 AM
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Glass tanks are fairly easy to make...there are plenty of threads in the DIY forum about it. the cost will depend on your local glass prices.
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Old 11/05/2007, 11:24 AM
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A local reefer has an in wall 36x36x36 cube. Very well lit by a single 400W MH.
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Old 11/05/2007, 11:53 AM
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i have a 36x36x30 acrylic...made from 3/4", lit by 2 400W halides.
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Old 11/05/2007, 11:53 AM
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Wow, that sounds great! Just sounds like a lot of time and money. Decisions, decisions!
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Old 11/05/2007, 03:46 PM
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Ahh, time and money...the thing we all need a little more of
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Old 11/05/2007, 08:14 PM
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Glasscages has a standard size 95 Wide. 36" x 24" x 24"

I have an Oceanic 70 RR. 36" x 18" x 25"

I love 3' tanks. Perfect size for me.
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Old 11/06/2007, 01:00 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by GobyJohnKenobi
Glasscages has a standard size 95 Wide. 36" x 24" x 24"

I have an Oceanic 70 RR. 36" x 18" x 25"

I love 3' tanks. Perfect size for me.
Oh, man! Now you've done it!!

I'm interested in Glasscages' 90 gallon tall because it's the same dimensions as my 55, only taller.

I wonder if my current stand will support it. What do you think? It's the right dimensions and is made out of oak.
 

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