big hex

[michael70068]

i have a big hex i thinks it 100+ i know its 29&1/2tall and 28wide what kind of setup you think would look good in it I was thinking a planted tank but i think its to deep ill like large fish just let me know whaT yall think

 

[Mgamer20o0]

if you like planted then go with planted.

 

[b rob]

I think it would look best in my house

but more seriously... I think if you had a huge center piece of rock or a cave or drift wood or something, and about a million plants, I think it'd look awesome

 

[mooman]

Be advised however that 65+ gallon hex tanks have a reputation as "the leakiest tanks in the world". Too many seems to bust. When I worked at a LFS we had about 1/3 of the ones we sold come back after a about a month. If the tank has held water for awhile you should be ok maybe.

 

[TheMightyQueenPixie]

I have a small planted hex, looks great with a nice piece of driftwood and lots of plants around it. I found it easiest to put a centerpiece in the middle and designate 2 sides as the "back" with larger taller plants.

 

[phaedraeos]

I have a 35g with fish, and my centerpiece is a large sword with some java grass and frill in front. How tall is your tank? The biggest prob I have with mine is that the light bar is so small that keeping plant alive is very, very difficult.

 

[tai95]

I personally hate Hex tanks, they give a false impression of size. If you had 100gal regular tank you would have vast amounts of stocking options. With the same size hex tank your option would be limited. The only thing I think hex tanks should be used for are paludariums.

Here are some very nice looking paludariums to give you an idea.
http://showcase.aquatic-gardeners.org/2004.cgi?&Scale=3&op=ishowcase&category=3&vol=-1

 

[michael70068]

The tank was made by a local company its over 20 years old no leaks

i found a few nice driftwood its 29deep how mush lighting i need for plants and what better MH or PC

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mike

 

[WeeNe858]

i would recommend MH to get the lighting all the way down to the bottom PC can do the job.. but the ammount of fixtures you need might not fit in the canopy

 

[Shagmaster]

I have a 35g with fish, and my centerpiece is a large sword with some java grass and frill in front. How tall is your tank? The biggest prob I have with mine is that the light bar is so small that keeping plant alive is very, very difficult.

I have the same problem with my 50 gal hex. Finally went with a DIY setup for lighting.