40B Vrs. 55G

40B Vrs 55G

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SHK_ATK

SHK_ATK

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Nov 4, 2006
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Just wanted to know if one was better than the other, I want to make it into a reef, I love the width of the 40B but its kinda short, Love the lenght of the 55G but its not as wide. I really like got2envys 40B but at the same token ive seen some great 55's, Here is what livestock I want to stock.

2 clowns
1 purple firefish
and like 3-5 blue reef chromis.

(overstocked?)

Help me decide what to get.
 
I am a sucker for width. It just adds more dimension to the tank and aids in making a more interesting reef structure. Length I can compromise, though.
 
After setting up a reef in my 55, I would say having the extra 6" of width would make it way easier to get a better rockscape. Giving up the extra 15 gal of volume is tough, but I think it would look better. In a 55, you really have to stack the rock straight up the back to leave enough room for viewing up front.

Or you could go with a 75 and get the best of both worlds :D
 
40 breeder...hands down.

You can't beat the extra width of the tank. I find them good starter tanks for the more photo-sensitive specimens, like the tridacna clams. You don't have to spend a small fortune on the 250 watt + halides you would need for a tall tank...you could get a way with 150 watt HDs.
 
Im a sucker for the "bigger is better" phrase, althoguh i know this isn't always true. Id still go for the 55G though!
 
My very 1st salt tank was a 40g breeder. Great tank for corals and plants alike.
 
Thanks for the input all im going with the breeder!!!!!:y220e:
 
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