What tank should I go with?

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  1. markb

    markb Plankton

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    Hello everyone, I am about to start my first reef tank. I have 2 tanks, both are 45 gallon and wanted to know if there is any benefit in using one that is wider or one that is taller.
     
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  2. FaceOfDeceit

    FaceOfDeceit Hockey Beard

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    Depends on what you want. Taller looks more like a "show" tank. Gives you a nice viewing pane. Wider, however, gives you more options with aquascaping rocks and such, and is more desirable to me. But it is all preference.
     
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  3. nc208082

    nc208082 Zoanthid

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    the taller the tank. the stronger light you will need to reach the bottom the shorter and wider one will give you a better light intensity for your corals.
     
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  4. MoJoe

    MoJoe Dragon Wrasse

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    Wider is better IMO, easier to work in, easier light coverage, just my two cents. Most fish prefer length vs height too.
     
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  5. DaDaAtlanta

    DaDaAtlanta Feather Star

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    Wider = better access, easier swimming, nicer aquascaping

    Taller = .....Taller
     
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  6. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I like the wider tank for all of the reasons mentioned.
     
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  7. shoebox

    shoebox Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I went wider 6ft but I wish I had more front to back room. Longer has wow factor. I guess it depends on how much wider. Tall is cool for fish only you don't need light penetration.
     
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  8. saltyfresh

    saltyfresh Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Depending on how much you looking to spend the marineland deep tanks are amazing sizes front to back


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  9. mx36

    mx36 Astrea Snail

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    Alot is personal preference, I had a 30 tall and it got to be a pain to clean as it was hard to reach the bottom. Also aquascaping was a little more difficult as it was tall and narrow. The wider ones give you much better aquascaping options I think.
     
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  10. aw1447

    aw1447 Montipora Capricornis

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    For your first tank the wider one for sure!
     
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