Odd Sized 90 gal Tank

I'm thinking of upgrading my bowfront tank to a larger tank, yes I still have my 113(not set up) but I'd need 4 foot of wall space to set it up and I just don't have it.

I built my 46's stand to accomidate a 36"x24" footprint so if i had a tank built to 24.5 inches tall (would be euoro braced so need a bit more height to accomidate it) the tank would be 90 gallons in 3' x 2' space plusI'd have the extra depth for aquascaping over a traditional .

My question is if this would still be ok for fish needing say a 90gallon tank since it's shorter than a normal 90 gallon, because it has a greater depth does that counter it?

 

IMO, I would say that it would work for fish other than like larger tangs that need the length for swimming.

 

Your scape will have a lot to do with this also. If it is crowded then fish that need larger tanks will be stressed. Make sure you have plenty of nooks and crannies for sleeping and hiding.

 

I still think you will have issues with larger fish - 3x2 is not enough room for a fish that likes to roam - fish that stick close to the reef would probably thrive in the setting (90 gallons is a nice size), but I would stick away from tangs, etc. as well. You can still have an awesome tank without them anyway

 

I agree with the previous posters. One way to help maximize swimming space is to keep the rockwork in the center, so fish can swim all around the tank vs. just in the front.

 

Thanks to all for your input