65 gallon vs 75 gallon tank

I currently have a 46 gallon bow front that I want to upgrade a little bit before adding corals. A big reason is that I need a new stand to fit more equipment. I found a good deal on 65 gallon reef ready tank and really like the tall look of the tank. What is holding me back is that my current tank is also 36" wide and I am afraid I will not feel a very big difference. A 75 gallon tank is the same height as my 46 but 48" long. It's only a 10 gallon difference but a pretty different look. Does anyone have any advice I don't know if I should pull the trigger on the 65. It also comes with a 20 long and skimmer.

 

corey46 - whatever makes you happiest IMO
they are both fine choices

I would go for the 48 inch tank rather than the 36 inch one, simply as it gives me a bit more space for corals

Steve

 

True...whatever you are more comfortable with!

But with that being said....I always go with the longest tank I can get/fit because it gives you so many more options in many different areas.

Like certain fish that need space to swim, your aquascaping can be spread out nice, and you have more room for corals too!!!

Thats my 2 cents!!!

 

Don't forget to consider lighting issues.When upgrading to the larger tank lighting it can be a major exspence.

 

I also the like the longer tanks. It is much easier to spread out our scape than to go upwards.(safely)

 

I would say 75 all the way, you dont' want to regret not getting a bigger tank.

 

I would go with the 75 myself. I look at it from the lighting end. You dont need as much intensity of lighting to reach the bottom of the tank.

 

x2.. me too. longer tanks just look bigger even if there shallow..

tangs and other fish like longer tanks too..

 

Good Point

Good points guys, the 75 does have a different foot print than my 46 which will make it seem bigger even if it's only 10 gallons. Speaking of lighting though I currently have a 36" PC light fixture. If I go to the 75 gallon tank I am going to need a new fixture anyway right? Or could I use my 33" centered for now and upgrade later because of the expense?

 

I hung a 36" 6-bulb teklight over my 75. Makes the tank look even bigger. You could probably get away with the 33" for a little bit depending on your corals.