Upgrade?? - Page 3

boozeman · 04-13-2006, 06:14 PM

never thought about being able to reach the bottom...I'm such a guppie
guess 180 would be the best choice

fidojoe · 04-13-2006, 08:42 PM

I vote for a 225

72x30x24 That way for your room divider you have enough space to scape it with rocks away from the glass on both sides.

I have always wanted a 240 96x24x24. I just really like the 24wx24h. I agree with what was said for the 180 being too narrow for aquascaping as a room divider.

Kacy McCure · 04-13-2006, 09:03 PM

Go with the 180. currently i have a desjardin, yellow, achillies, naso, and a hippo tang that do just fine. the achillies is a new addidtion and he is awsome, everyone like him. He was also a steal as the fish store did not have the tank size for him. BUT im worried as they are a bit more tender than the other tangs i have. Oh my tank is 180 and i wish it was bigger though, And ive always like the look of a deep tank and i think i would deal with the hassle, ya gotta pay to play. Oh and i would like more room as the 100 lbs of rock i have brewin will pack on some space reduction, currently 100 lbs in tank now.

cheeks69 · 04-13-2006, 09:17 PM

I love the 180 bowfront but it wouldn't look good as a room divider, I say go with the 120

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Kacy McCure · 04-13-2006, 09:21 PM

Go big or GO home. Ive changed my mind. I have a 180 and here is the thing. I wish i had more room, LOVE the look of a tall tank, same surface area on The tank but i know u will give it the flow it needs Woody, I would personally deal with the height as the look is $, 400 watt metal halide retro kits are cheap if ya surf( with GOOD ballast ) More viewable area, but more glass to clean, Oh I got a 240 gallon for CHEAP thats on wife restriction. lol. 180 is nice 210 is my choice. Hight factor fer me, oh and i know a couple ppl that had really tall tanks and wished they would of never got rid of them, but did talk about the bottom issue.

Elmo18 · 04-14-2006, 04:25 AM

I say...go as big...as you can...but I selected 180...as it is maintainable in my opinion...

Although...a 240 is better :P

Best,
Ilham

Woodstock · 04-14-2006, 09:48 AM

Hummm... a 225 gal would be nice with 6" more of floor space.... ohhh lordy....

I am going to look at a 180 gal today...

Scooterman · 04-14-2006, 09:56 AM

I have to agree a 180 or 240 makes nice tanks, I don't think the 240 is very tall either.

Annie742 · 04-14-2006, 04:32 PM

Hope ya find what ya want Woodstock!

Now don't come home with like a 250 gal!!!

Woodstock · 04-14-2006, 05:23 PM

I looked a few used tanks 180 and a 210... I definately do not want the 210 although it was only $800 for tank, canopy, unfinished stand, sump, top off, and refugium. The 180 is only $600 and it comes with a basic AGA stand/canopy. It only has one overflow in the corner and I prefer dual overflows.

I also priced new AGA 120 & 180 at a lfs... $399 & $699 respectively.. custom stands are around $500 and canopies are $250 (any size or shape I like). I will probably go this route....

Charlie97L · 04-14-2006, 06:05 PM

Woody, get a 180... if you get a 120, i think you'll be quickly disappointed.

Woodstock · 04-18-2006, 10:15 PM

Charlie..... I think you have a point....

dreams · 04-18-2006, 11:00 PM

where the heck do you find those prices?....i priced a 110g AGA & it was gunna cost me close to $500......i was one happy camper when i found a used set-up for $900...that is the stand, tank, canapy & some odds & ends.....when i had priced it, it came out to over $2000 and that was shopping around

Frankie · 04-18-2006, 11:22 PM

cool Doni it looks as if your going with the 180. I need to go down to the lfs and see that size to refresh my memory on it but it sounds like fun! thats the whole point isnt it?

View Poll Results: Which one should I get???
120 gal - 48x24x24	3	8.57%
180 gal - 72x24x24	21	60.00%
210 gal - 72x24x29	10	28.57%
NONE of the above... keep what you have!	1	2.86%
Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll

04-13-2006, 06:14 PM	#31 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Upgrade?? never thought about being able to reach the bottom...I'm such a guppie guess 180 would be the best choice

04-13-2006, 08:42 PM	#32 (permalink)
fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,584 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Upgrade?? I vote for a 225 72x30x24 That way for your room divider you have enough space to scape it with rocks away from the glass on both sides. I have always wanted a 240 96x24x24. I just really like the 24wx24h. I agree with what was said for the 180 being too narrow for aquascaping as a room divider. __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

04-13-2006, 09:03 PM	#33 (permalink)
Kacy McCure Midas Blenny Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 89 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Upgrade?? Go with the 180. currently i have a desjardin, yellow, achillies, naso, and a hippo tang that do just fine. the achillies is a new addidtion and he is awsome, everyone like him. He was also a steal as the fish store did not have the tank size for him. BUT im worried as they are a bit more tender than the other tangs i have. Oh my tank is 180 and i wish it was bigger though, And ive always like the look of a deep tank and i think i would deal with the hassle, ya gotta pay to play. Oh and i would like more room as the 100 lbs of rock i have brewin will pack on some space reduction, currently 100 lbs in tank now. __________________ Is that a coral in your pocket, or are you just happy to see a fish tank?

04-13-2006, 09:17 PM	#34 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,031 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Upgrade?? I love the 180 bowfront but it wouldn't look good as a room divider, I say go with the 120. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

04-13-2006, 09:21 PM	#35 (permalink)
Kacy McCure Midas Blenny Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 89 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Upgrade?? Go big or GO home. Ive changed my mind. I have a 180 and here is the thing. I wish i had more room, LOVE the look of a tall tank, same surface area on The tank but i know u will give it the flow it needs Woody, I would personally deal with the height as the look is $, 400 watt metal halide retro kits are cheap if ya surf( with GOOD ballast ) More viewable area, but more glass to clean, Oh I got a 240 gallon for CHEAP thats on wife restriction. lol. 180 is nice 210 is my choice. Hight factor fer me, oh and i know a couple ppl that had really tall tanks and wished they would of never got rid of them, but did talk about the bottom issue. __________________ Is that a coral in your pocket, or are you just happy to see a fish tank?

04-14-2006, 04:25 AM	#36 (permalink)
Elmo18 Midas Blenny Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 92 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Upgrade?? I say...go as big...as you can...but I selected 180...as it is maintainable in my opinion... Although...a 240 is better :P Best, Ilham

04-14-2006, 09:48 AM	#37 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,155 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Upgrade?? Hummm... a 225 gal would be nice with 6" more of floor space.... ohhh lordy.... I am going to look at a 180 gal today... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

04-14-2006, 09:56 AM	#38 (permalink)
Scooterman Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 1,238 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Upgrade?? I have to agree a 180 or 240 makes nice tanks, I don't think the 240 is very tall either. __________________ Scott Ardoin (Ard-Dwan)

04-14-2006, 04:32 PM	#39 (permalink)
Annie742 Star Polyps Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 174 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Upgrade?? Hope ya find what ya want Woodstock! Now don't come home with like a 250 gal!!!

04-14-2006, 05:23 PM	#40 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,155 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Upgrade?? I looked a few used tanks 180 and a 210... I definately do not want the 210 although it was only $800 for tank, canopy, unfinished stand, sump, top off, and refugium. The 180 is only $600 and it comes with a basic AGA stand/canopy. It only has one overflow in the corner and I prefer dual overflows. I also priced new AGA 120 & 180 at a lfs... $399 & $699 respectively.. custom stands are around $500 and canopies are $250 (any size or shape I like). I will probably go this route.... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

04-14-2006, 06:05 PM	#41 (permalink)
Charlie97L Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,288 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Upgrade?? Woody, get a 180... if you get a 120, i think you'll be quickly disappointed. __________________ 40 Breeder, 20H Frag Aquactinics T5s, CPR Fuge, Deltec AP600, AC Jr, WavySea

04-18-2006, 10:15 PM	#42 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,155 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Upgrade?? Charlie..... I think you have a point.... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

04-18-2006, 11:00 PM	#43 (permalink)
dreams Midas Blenny Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 89 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Upgrade?? where the heck do you find those prices?....i priced a 110g AGA & it was gunna cost me close to $500......i was one happy camper when i found a used set-up for $900...that is the stand, tank, canapy & some odds & ends.....when i had priced it, it came out to over $2000 and that was shopping around

04-18-2006, 11:22 PM	#44 (permalink)
Frankie www.kids-with-cameras.org Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 9,112 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Upgrade?? cool Doni it looks as if your going with the 180. I need to go down to the lfs and see that size to refresh my memory on it but it sounds like fun! thats the whole point isnt it?

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