4'x4'x15" tank Radion Question.

If you had the choice of a standard 150 gallon or a 4'x4'x15" shallow reef what would you choose and why?I really love the shallow reef look as we have a few at work.My only real concern is flow in a tank of that shape.

 

I would much prefer the shallow tank. I find it quite difficult to aquascape tall, narrow tanks. I like the shallow lagoon/tidepool look with a minimal aquascape. hen let the corals take over.

A couple MP40s (or a combo of MP10s/40s) should cover you for water flow.

 

If I go the shallow route I will have 2qt 3/4 sea swirls feed by a reeflo snapper plus 1 mp40 and 2 evo 1400.I guess I'm just worried about obstructed flow around rock work.I plan to use the 80-90lbs of rock I have now in the display and put 30-40 more lbs in the sump.

 

I'm with Seano..Love the lagoon look!..If I had it to do over again.......................... : )

 

Yeah I've been thinking about this tank layout for a while.I guess I'm just looking for some reasurence since it will be a custom build.
Thanks.

 

1000+ I love shallow tanks, it's also easier to light them.

 

...great point...I guess lighting issues really are reduced.

 

Shallow all the way!!!!

 

Shallow tanks can be great...but they do limit your options somewhat with scaping. A 48 x 48 would eliminate most of the scaping issues because of the added width. I am in the process of planning a 65" x 42" x 18" for my new home. Lighting shallower tanks can put much less stress on your wallet. Shallower tanks also give the illusion of a much larger water volume due to the large footprint. I enjoy a show tank nonetheless...but a shallower tank will be my next build.

 

We use 4x4 at work for displaying of frags on egg crate and I love the size.Also at that size it will only have just and outside rim and doesn't need a center support.I thought about going a little higher but then the center support will be needed.I guess now I just have to figure out what direction to go with lighting.I currently have an 8 bulb t5 ho on my 75 and can use it on there but was also thinking about metal halides with led/t5 ho supplement.