More height or more depth?

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  1. newguy420

    newguy420 Skunk Shrimp

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    That's the tank size I'm looking for.. I just stumbled upon the 72 x 24 x 30h at a great price. I'm torn whether to compromise and jump on the tank I found, which is still a nice size tank, or hold out for the dimension I really want.
     
    newguy420, Feb 12, 2011
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  2. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    Keep the DSB in the display, its what gives the tank character. Mine is over 7 years old and just as white as the day I installed it with no cleaning or maintenance and the notrates and phosphates are still non detectable. I think those who worry about DSB are the ones who mess with them too much and cause problems with the anaerobic and anoxic bacterias.
    I prefer the depth to height too but having room for a 5-6" DSB is nice too.
     
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  3. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    I prefer my tank to be 6-8 inches high. :)

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  4. Radar644

    Radar644 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I think 30 high looks nicer but having lived with one it would not be my choice again. 30 depth looks really good also but I'm thinking same problems different direction.
     
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  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I prefer depth over height
     
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  6. SkyFire

    SkyFire Clown Trigger

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    With a deeper tank it's easier to aquascape and still have lots of swimming room around it and room to clean the glass as well.
     
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  7. jerseyreefer

    jerseyreefer Bristle Worm

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    I am setting up my new 150 as we speak. It is 48 x 24 x 30. I am looking forward to having the taller glass for viewing and a tall aquascape.
     
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  8. nicodim55

    nicodim55 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    depth for me easy to reach in and clean.
     
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  9. littletnklvr

    littletnklvr Astrea Snail

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    Height of 30" is nice but 30" front to back is much better.
     
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  10. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    Here is the main issue with 30" high tanks:

    You will not be able to reach the bottom without either taking your shirt off or getting it wet. Unless you are 7 feet tall you won't be able to reach the bottom of the tank with the top edge up in your arm pit, meaning you will have to get a step stool to do anything on the bottom of the tank.

    I LOVE 30" front-back tanks because they give you such better aquascaping options.
     
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