Who here has/did have deep tanks (28" or more)?

[bleedingthought]

If you do, or have had deep tanks, what are your thoughts?

I'm considering a 210G in comparison to a 180G but not sure how the extra 5 inches in height will play into the equation (29" tall total).

My current tank is only 20" tall. It's making me wonder if I will not like 9 inches on top of that. After all, my arm is only 25-26 inches long.

Thoughts?

 

[Len]

I'm not tall by any means, but I can access just about my entire tank that is 28" deep. No complaints here .... the height makes for nice viewing IMO.

 

[bleedingthought]

Thanks Len! (Please, also consider the first part of the comment I just left on your tank thread)

Anyone else?

 

[Anonymous]

I have a 26" deep tank and I like it. I had a 30" deep, but it was to tall for me, especally with a bare bottom. I'm only 5-8 so to reach the bottom I had to get in to my sholder. If you do get a 30"deep tank make sure it is atleast 24" wide. Mine was only 18" wide and that made it really hard to aquascape.

 

[bleedingthought]

Yeah, it would be 24" deep. 20" isn't deep enough, I feel. 30" might be a little too much. I would have sand, probably about 2". So we're looking at roughly 26"-27".

If Len can reach to the bottom, I'm sure I can too. I'm 5'11".

I was planning on a tall stand, either way. So, I was planning on making a 2 step bench for me to stand on to work on the tank. I do like the tallness that 29" would present. Just had feared it would be hard to reach in case I need to get something in the back or in-between rocks.

Do you guys have to take out your canopy to reach in some spots?

 

[Anonymous]

Just had feared it would be hard to reach in case I need to get something in the back or in-between rocks.

It will be

Do you guys have to take out your canopy to reach in some spots?

I do not, but I had to raise my VHO a few times to get in the back corner.

 

[Anonymous]

I've had several tanks that were 30" or taller and on very tall stands. They looked amazing, but were a ***** to work on. I was always wet.

 

[bleedingthought]

Was it worth it? Well, would 29" of a tank (with 2" of sand in it) be worth the looks?

 

[trido]

My tank stand is 42" from the floor and my tank is 24" tall. Working off a ladder can be a PITA when you have to get into the back corners of the tank. I am/was 5'11" and still have to take off my shirt during serious awkward work in the corners in order to keep my sleeves dry. I doubt I will never own a 30" tank because of this.

 

[Anonymous]

Was it worth it? Well, would 29" of a tank (with 2" of sand in it) be worth the looks?

Visually it was great. Maintenance was a PITA. The 26" is nice, especally since it is 26" wide also.

Here is a shot of my old tank from 04

 

[Anonymous]

and the side shot.

 

[bleedingthought]

Mark, how tall was that tank?

 

[Anonymous]

30" tall x 18" wide x 48" long

 

[bleedingthought]

Weird dimensions.

 

[Anonymous]

In proper order (LxWxH)
48x18x30

 

[dbsherwood]

My tank is 36" tall x 48" wide x 96" long. 36" does make it more difficult to work on the bottom part of the tank, but that's what claws are for. Coral placement is the toughtest thing, but I think the few extra hours of effort pay off over the long run of viewing.