higher tank width or height is better?

[Batman]

Hi reefers, i am intending to upgrade to 4ft but however can't decide on whether to got for 2.5ft height or 2.5ft width ... have to choose one if not cannot in from door...... corner unit so can't go through windows........

[sunny03]

for me i think width if u going to view it from front and behind if can go for 2.5 height also cos the tank can place uprigth to come to your house

[Cedric]

2.5 width! A lot easier for aqua scaping.

[Michael Young]

I think 2.5 width is easier for scaping and can create more depth in the viewing and also lights will be easier to punch through. If 2.5 height you will require stronger lights and thus hihger hp chiller and also not for getting higher power bills. If you have really long arms and i mean really long ones, 2.5 would not be easy to clean and scape. Mine 2 cents worth

Blenny's right. Not forgetting the wider and shallower tank will also afford better gas exchange for the creatures in your mini ocean. It is also aeshetically pleasing IMO..

[weileong]

really got pple arm so long can reach the base of 2.5ft deep tank?

If you add an open top hood then it will be even higher.

Maybe get someone to built the tank in your house so you can have 4x2.5x2.5ft, add a 6" DSB and still get 2ft useable height.

[19percula]

bro for me the height higher the nicer coz like got landscpe mah like waterfall u know higher nicer then can place the corals from top to bottem very nice onez trust me

[Tanggy]

Why not 2.5 wide and 2.5 high. perfect!! Good depth and great height.

[ah^siao]

custom make 4x3x2.5 la? askt he guy do it in your hse? no worries abt the lift and door

[weileong]

Not really, with a 2.5ft width you can do a gradual slope.

Where for a 2.5ft depth and 2 width the slope is more steep.

Should have gone with a custom built in the house one, 4ftx3ftx2.5ft(h) with 6"DSB. Aiya don't want to change the tank already

Maybe when I move house.

[19percula]

ya of coz height and width both 2.5 is the best la but guys if got to choose either noe which 1 will u all go wif?

[alanseah]

me also thinking of 2.5 width and height...

but then rethink 2.5 heigh really very trouble and not to forget u still got a 4" heigh hook...

you back will ache like shit... also when u want to add coral u can really go swimming.. very diff for u to put any corals at the bottom...

[Batman]

thks everyone for sharing ,,,i think 2.5width seems more votes but $ higher cos of carpentry work for cabinet ..hahaha, mut get approval from CEO liao... thks again!!

[maKo]

Wait wait...my 2 cents: if using tank as partition then the taller the better..

[nutx]

thks everyone for sharing ,,,i think 2.5width seems more votes but $ higher cos of carpentry work for cabinet ..hahaha, mut get approval from CEO liao... thks again!!

before doing a 2.5ft height or width.....you may want see whether you can access the tank from 1 side or 2 side.

bec if you are accessing from 1 side only, chances are that you will need to stand at the top of a 3-4ft ladder, bend over your body and get half body wet (or at least armpit zone) when try to reachout to the other corner.

[dr evil]

this is my 4x2.5x2.5......this will give u some idea......

[Tanggy]

Wanted a 2.5x2.5 originally. but due to near a wall and 5ft length, cannot cos no way can reach the back without getting wet. so I settle for the height. cos I feel even if I have the width and length, a long and short tank just dont look nice. prefer a poportion liek the 4x2x2.5. machiam tv like tat!! ke ke...

[IanJ]

width is better, allows a less vertical reef scape

[Batman]

thks all for the views....... have decided for the height but due to mis quotation by the farm boss.... need to source elsewhere....

[Achilles Tang]

Trust me.... everyone who views my tank agrees that my 3ft width makes aquascaping so much more easier & natural looking as opposed to how most people rockscape a narrower tank... ie. a steep reef wall.

With width, I can create two cliffs with shorter hills in front of them, a valley between them and a space for a field (talking in terms of LANDscape)

You're welcome to visit my tank to get an idea!

AT

[Batman]

Hi AT, can i know yr tank height? any tank maker recommendation? but not kind of high standard one....

[Achilles Tang]

It should be 2ft above the 6 inches of sandbed.

[Batman]

thks .... pros & cons for either one.... now must get a honest & reliable tank maker .... any lobang....

[Batman]

thks everyone again for sharing your views!!!!! I have ordered a 4ft with 2.5ft width & 2ft height, 12mm & with black silicon..... 3ft height cabinet ....... just to add, i got it from Katong Odean!!!

[19percula]

bat man wats the price like can pm me thanks

[Batman]

PM u already....