Acrylic Tank build

Ok so i had a change of luck. The boss finally let me get a salt tank and i went out and bought a 55g a few weeks ago. Well i got injured at work and will have alot of free time and the wife is so happy it wasnt more sever that she said i can build my dream tank. So i was going to try to build a big (150+ gallon acrylic tank. I have the basics down since i worked with the stuff before) but need some specifics and ideal measurements for a tank this large if any of you guys have done this.

 

I was looking into both glass and acrylic let me find the thread is started and one person helped me out tons.

 

Appreciate it.

 

I cant find the thread but i found lost of info on google here is a site on the thickness it should be for the height. I assume you are bracing it or no brace?

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_acrylic_aquarium.php

 

Yeah i saw that. What is the ideal depth for a salt tank? 24"? Once i have that figured out i will be able to move on. I dont know if i should go with a deeper tank or more shallow and longer?

 

The glass tank that im planning on build once I move will be 5'x5'x2' so i would say for me a 24-21" tall tank is the right depth cause that should allow me to keep everything with the lighting setup I plan on building also.

So depending on what you will be doing for lighting I would plan your depth.

 

Also remember with that big of the tank where your overflows will be


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yeah i was thinking that 2' would be ideal... Im gona start to look at glass prices as well

 

Glass is better IMO if you can lift it acrylic is good cuz eaz of drill


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The lifting wont be a problem... I just want to make the best tank i can. Im still trying to figure out if i should go with a 24" depth or more or maybe shallower. Alot to figure out.