P's new home - need some planning advise.

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  1. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    When looking at tanks in the 6-8ft range in length, how wide do these generally get?

    I know with custom the sky is the limit, but for a ready made rectangle tank - is 24" normal? Or would I want something with even more floor space if I had a tank that long?

    Thanks
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    Peredhil, Oct 26, 2010
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I think 24 wide is standard. From the ones I've seen it looks like a huge amount of space. I would like to help you more and say I Have had experience with that width but I don't.

    I know from the few pics of extra wide tanks that if I had the ability to buy it I would want one as wide as I could get. I really love the depth that they give to an aquascape.
     
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  3. Seano Hermano

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    I think 24" is the standard on long tanks. I know a 180 is 6' long, 2'X2' But for an eight foot tank I'd look at 30-36" range for the tank width. Especially if you will see one end. You know we always end up wishing we had gone bigger! ;)

    +1 on more room to scape.
     
    Seano Hermano, Oct 26, 2010
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