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fishfanatic2

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A question that stands on shaky ground, but I'm looking into a bigger tank (already :roll:), and what do you think the best size is from the list. Notice that all these tanks are 4' long (I think), hint-hint :D
 

jandree22

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what the hell's a 75E... I've heard of it before but have no clue!

Anyways, I voted 75, cause that's what I've got and IMO it's the perfect cross between a big tank on a low budget :)
 

Modo

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I actually picked up my brand spanking new 90g on Sunday.

I went with the 90g (48x18x24) for several reasons. The first would be space constraints and budget constraints. The 90 fit into both of these fairly well. A larger tank now that I have this new one sitting there would have been a mistake and caused some space issues.

Budget wise the expense of LR, sand, water change expenses etc. caused me to choose smaller vs a larger.

I was seriously considering the 75, but went with the 90 just for the "dilution is the solution" clause. Mo' water is better! Plus I wanted some decent depth after I add a DSB.

Just some thoughts I used to get me through my decision phase. Good luck with whatever you choose.
 

baseman

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I always wondered what the 'E' was for also. According to All Glass the 75 E is 42 lbs lighter than the 'regular' 75. I wonder if the tempered glass bottom has something to do with that. That said, I'll bet the 75 E doesn't some with a built in overflow.
I have a 75. I really don't have room for anything larger. Even the 90 would be impractical because I have an old house with low ceilings.
 
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i just bought a 90 as well. it seemed the economical choice for me too. i would of prefered the 120 but i had an adequate pump for a 90g and my lights are probably too weak to cover the footprint of the 90g/75g they sure wouldn't get it with a 120g.

i do still wonder if i should have stepped up to the 120 though.

the "E" stands for "economy" as in cheap. the tanks glass is thinner thus lighter and it does not come in an overflow model. the difference in pricing is really minimal between the standard and the "E" model. i would get the standard myself.

Baseman,

some manufacturers stands are only about 30" tall. that with a 90g and canopy would equate to well less than 6'.
you live in a yoda hut? :lol:
 

PeeJ

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hahha freakin yoda hut....stupendous pod....i lkove comin home from a long day of work to this kind of stuff
 

baseman

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Podman":3n5jq44x said:
Baseman,

some manufacturers stands are only about 30" tall. that with a 90g and canopy would equate to well less than 6'.
you live in a yoda hut? :lol:

Not a yoda hut, but my ceilings are only 7' . Add that to the fact that I am of smaller than average height.... 8)
 

PeeJ

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ur ceilings are 7 feet? gee....put me in some thick shoes and i dont think i could hang out at ur house
 

baseman

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fishfanatic2":3vb547m8 said:
I can only accomodate a tank 4 feet long, and I hesitate on the 120 because of its height. :D

Glad to see I'm not the only one with height issues. 8)
 

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I would recommend the 90. I think that it is the most economical for price and size and can accomadate a larger varitey of fish due to it being deeper than the 75. Good luck.
 

fishfanatic2

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After measuring my available space, the 120 is out. The 90 also may be a little high, so I may go with a 75 if I do decide for a bigger tank. I will probably have a 29 gallon sump on the tank. :D
 

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Well if the 120 is out, then I'd vote for the 75 and make sure you get it drilled for dual overflows (i.e. Reef Ready). I'd go with a minimum of a 1" ID overflow and perferrably 1.5" ID if you can handle it.

Shane
 

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