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Posted: June 11 2007 at 4:41pm |
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I am currently finishing my basement and planning on a tank upgrade. I have a 90 gal. now and want to go bigger. Here is my big question:
I have room for a 48" or 60" tank, but not enough for a 72". Is there a manufacturer that even makes a 60" tank or would it have to be a custom tank?
I would like to go bigger than a 120, but really haven't considered building (or having someone build) a custom tank.
I'd love to hear peoples opinions.
Thanks!
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"Water which is too pure has no fish."
90 Gal Reef, 12Gal Nano Reef
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Posted: June 11 2007 at 4:52pm |
Travis,
My aquarium is 60" long. It is manufactured by All-Glass. They call it a 120 X-High. Check around, last I checked this size was discontinued. However, there may be some around in a warehouse somewhere.
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Posted: June 11 2007 at 5:20pm |
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I think Shane is correct. I don't think there are any standard 60" aquariums made anymore. You may want to go with a 48" or start looking for a used tank.
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Posted: June 11 2007 at 5:39pm |
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Jake: I was looking to purchase used anyway, so no problem there, it just sounds like it may be a problem finding a less common size that is for sale. I'll post in the buy/sell forum and see if anything bites.
Shane: What do you use for lighting. I was thinking about just keeping my existing 48" fixture and putting low light corals in the bottom corners. My 90 stays pretty bright at the bottom and has a lot of light spill out of the sides of the tank. I guess it depends on if I get a deeper tank, but I thought it would work. What do you think?
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Posted: June 11 2007 at 7:16pm |
I think a 48" fixture would be fine.
Mike
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Posted: June 11 2007 at 7:48pm |
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The Aquarium had a 60" tank and stand when I was there this weekend.
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Posted: June 11 2007 at 9:58pm |
We do have three sizes in the 60 inch there is the 156 and the 178 and the 105.. 105 dimensions are 60x18x24 the 156 is 60 x 24x 24 the 178 is 60 x 24x 30 all are made by oceanic aquariums and are a bit pricey they have changed there way in making there aquariums and all have starphire glass fronts . And black backs nice tanks we have the 176 and the 105 on hand in the back if you would like to see them..
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Posted: June 11 2007 at 10:13pm |
Shane: What do you use for lighting.
2 x 175w MH, 2 x 140w VHO
The Aquarium:
Would you mind posting the prices of the 156 and the 178?
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Posted: June 12 2007 at 9:30am |
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I'd be interested in knowing the price of the 156 and the 178 as well.
Mike: I was hoping that you would lend your incite. I think the 48 would work well also.
Shane: Are your VHO's 48" or larger? Just trying to get an idea of how you keep your tank lit. Thanks.
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"Water which is too pure has no fish."
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Posted: June 12 2007 at 9:57am |
Travis,
My VHOs are 60" long.
140w = 60"
110w = 48"
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Posted: June 12 2007 at 11:52am |
60" VHO supplements would be great!
Mike
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Posted: June 12 2007 at 1:02pm |
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I like the 156 size. Then again, I like most tanks that are 24" deep and 24" high. Yes, please post a price.
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Posted: June 12 2007 at 6:43pm |
i will get the prices tomorrow for you i have the day off work so i dont have the prices on hand if i remember right the 178 is around 1400.00 dollars i know its a high price but they are a totaly different aquarium then they were a year ago. and oceanic keeps hiking up there prices ..
i will post the prices tomorrow
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Posted: June 12 2007 at 6:58pm |
The Oceanic tanks that I have seen at The Aquarium lately are BEAUTIFUL tanks. I would love to own one but they are pricey.
Mike
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Posted: June 14 2007 at 8:30am |
I went in and saw the 176g. Beautiful, indeed. Front and sides are Starphire glass, with a starphire glass center brace. Sadly for me, it has dual all-glass style megaflow overflows.
I'm not trying to promote the Aquarium, but the fellow I talked to there was very knowledgeable and quite refreshing.
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