72 x 30 x 30

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ransome22

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This isn't necessarily a fresh water question, but I am interested in purchasing an aquarium size 72" x 30" x 30" for freshwater planting and scaping. Might anyone recommend a good vendor for this specification? I am certain that I do not want 72" x 24" x 24". Thank you!

Edit: My mistake. I should have specified this prior -- does anyone know of a good vendor who carries tanks of this size in stock? I'm a recent graduate with limited $$ for customizing.
 
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Not to discourage you, but ...............

72" x 30" x 30" is a very large (>275g) & deep tank to attempt "freshwater planting and scaping". Even at a modest 2w/gal, you are looking at 550 watts of lighting. That is not going to be easily accomplished and it won't be cheap. Just something to consider before purchasing such a large/deep tank.
 
Not discouraged at all and appreciating the advice. Really wanting to know what I'm getting myself into. This is truly something I've always wanted to do (even on a larger scale). -- Maybe a very long-term project.
 
well you might be served better by 3x175 watt MH... depending on where the tanks cross braces are.

A tank that size is likely going to need at least 5/8" glass. Its going to be extremely heavy, and not that clear at all.

You might want to invest in either an acrylic or a starphire glass tank. They both cost quite a bit more, but IMHO the only way to go.
 
The lighting ALONE will run you about 600 bucks....that's a conservative estimate...If you get the cheapy chinese stuff, a little less, but you DON'T want that much heat light w/o a REAL ballast for safety reasons....
 
I agree that you should consider acrylic as an option. A glass tank that size will be all but impossible to move, whereas acrylic will be quite manageable. I am assuming that, since you are a recent graduate, you are probably not going to be living in the same place for the rest of your life? Here's a link to a good manufacturer: http://www.tenecor.com/ultraquarium.php

One other thought: a tank that deep is going to be very difficult to aquascape and maintain. Based on my own experiences, I suggest you consider reducing that 30" height to around 24" (unless you have REALLY long arms).

Good luck with your project, whatever you decide to do.
 
Live plants?

It would tough reaching in that tank and adjusting/planting/pruning or removing plants.
 
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