EDIT: The space I am wanting to place the tank is actually a tad too small for a 36" long tank and stand.
So, the tank I am currently considering is 56 gallons with the following dimenisons: 18"D x 30"W x 24"H.
I know this tank hardly has any length at all compared to the height, does anyone have any positive/negative feelings about it? If it is too limiting as far as lighting and stocking choices, I will probably just choose a less desirable placement for the tank itself in my house that will accommodate a wider tank. Thanks!
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This will be my first "larger" tank, my other tanks are a Spec V and a Biocube 8. The location in the house that I would like to place the tank is only 36" wide, so I have found these tank/stand combos so far. I was pretty sold on the first one from searching online, but when I was at the store I noticed the second one, which is currently on sale for much less than the first. I am just not sure about the height as far as lighting is concerned - I'd like to have low/medium light without needing CO2. Also would like dimensions that would be helpful for creating interesting scapes.
Any input?
36"W x 18.25"D x 21.88"H
53 gallon
or
36.4"W x 18.4"D x 25"H
65 gallon
So, the tank I am currently considering is 56 gallons with the following dimenisons: 18"D x 30"W x 24"H.
I know this tank hardly has any length at all compared to the height, does anyone have any positive/negative feelings about it? If it is too limiting as far as lighting and stocking choices, I will probably just choose a less desirable placement for the tank itself in my house that will accommodate a wider tank. Thanks!
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This will be my first "larger" tank, my other tanks are a Spec V and a Biocube 8. The location in the house that I would like to place the tank is only 36" wide, so I have found these tank/stand combos so far. I was pretty sold on the first one from searching online, but when I was at the store I noticed the second one, which is currently on sale for much less than the first. I am just not sure about the height as far as lighting is concerned - I'd like to have low/medium light without needing CO2. Also would like dimensions that would be helpful for creating interesting scapes.
Any input?
36"W x 18.25"D x 21.88"H
53 gallon
or
36.4"W x 18.4"D x 25"H
65 gallon