New Tank

skippy2 said:
Please keep us updated with your progress. I am so green with envy:)
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I certainly will. It has been a long raod to finally realize this dream, only a part of which is the fish tank. But, a very fun part.
 
dorkfish said:
I personally would go for 30" - 36" width. 72"x24" gives you the same surface area as a standard 180 and won't give you much more space for corals and fish than a standard 180 would. Also, with the 6'x2' footprint, your loking at 30" tall to get 225g. For 270g, your looking at 3 feet tall. For 300, your looking at 40" tall. If you were to go with a 36" width, you would need 30" in height to achieve 336g, or only 24" tall to achive 270g.
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Hi Julian, Thanks for the size to volume information. The only certainty I ahve right now is the tank can be no longer than 6 feet. the width is negotiable. I agree with wider is better than taller. I guess I see what a 72"L x 30"W x 30"H will cost.

Thanks again
 
Back to my original question,
Rudy said:
... are there any tank manufacturers, types shapes, etc. I should lean toward and/or avoid completely?

Thanks for the helpful advice and recommendation.
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Is acrylic the only, or best, way to go. For people who already have a tank this size, what do you recommend?
 
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