An Addict's Journey... need advice

saltwaterfarm · 01-17-2007, 01:36 PM

Hello Again! I will give you a little info...
I have a 29Gal Bio Cube w/ some mods (lighting & filtration).
It is WAY overstocked. I'm sorry and I admit it.

I now have enough room in my living room for a 60" tank. I was getting a 48" 150XH, and decided I don't want the XH... too deep.
So, I decided to go with a 120Gal which was 48" X 24" (I think).
But now, I have an extra foot... I really want to use those 12 inches!
I am having trouble finding tanks that size. I really don't want to go the custom route ($$$), and I am not really happy with acrylic. The only tank I have been able to find is a 150 which is 60 x 18. I like a deep sand bed and I don't know if I would be truly happy with something that shallow.

SO, does anyone have an ideas?
Thanks in advance!

Woodstock · 01-17-2007, 02:03 PM

Go for the 150. That 12" of extra lateral room will be very nice for the fish!.... plus it's more water volume

You can get the same benefits from a 2-3" sand bed as you can from a 4"+. I have 2-3" and it has excellent nitrAte reducing properties.

pmac90 · 01-17-2007, 02:10 PM

A 5' long 150 is 60X24X24, isn't it?

all-glass' 150 is 72" long, 18" front to back, 28" tall

boozeman · 01-17-2007, 02:18 PM

yep 60x24x24 is a 150 standard size and makes a really nice reef

pmac90 · 01-17-2007, 02:32 PM

hhmmmm, oceanic 156 sounds nice! 60.5" Long X 24.5" Wide (front to back) X 25" high (tall).....

saltwaterfarm · 01-17-2007, 07:55 PM

The oceanic does sound REALLY nice... but my LFS deals with perfecto. I think that is where the problem is. Maybe I'll see if they can get the oceanic. I have also realized that the Outer Orbit 150W MH aren't going to work with the 60". So, I guess I will have to get the 250's... Darn (wink,wink). Thanks for the help..

boozeman · 01-17-2007, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by saltwaterfarm

So, I guess I will have to get the 250's... Darn (wink,wink). ..

you may display that 'certified reef addict' sign proudly

saltwaterfarm · 01-17-2007, 08:20 PM

It is, Booze, a badge of honor!!!

JFK_Jr · 01-17-2007, 08:28 PM

Hey Lisa...

If you ever plan on keeping SPS, I would seriously consider going with 250W.

lcstorc · 01-17-2007, 08:30 PM

Best of luck on the upgrade. Ypu will love the new bigger tank.

saltwaterfarm · 01-18-2007, 09:42 AM

Thanks all! Yeah... I'm really heartbroken (not) that I need the 250's. I wanted an excuse anyway to get them. But, simply stated, I need more wattage for the 150 Gal. So, the purchase is now justified! Yippie!!! Getting ready to abuse some more payroll and go to the LFS and change my mind AGAIN about the tank selection. I'll keep you posted...

Lynn, yes... I'm sooo excited!

pmac90 · 01-18-2007, 10:56 AM

Ok, i had to go check out perfecto sizes (don't think i ever did)....
The only 60" tank they have listed is a 120. 60X18 (front to back)X26 tall... is that the "one" ?? hehe the 150's they have listed are 48X24X30 (that's the XH you initially liked?)... i like the 24" front to back on that, great for aquascaping! and also, a 72X18X27. length is nice but the 18" front to back can be frustrating (my 90g is 18"). i'm actually a big fan of the 180 (probably my next tank - have to double!! hehe) at 72X24X24, best of everything!

BrothaWolf · 01-18-2007, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by saltwaterfarm

The oceanic does sound REALLY nice... but my LFS deals with perfecto. I think that is where the problem is. Maybe I'll see if they can get the oceanic. I have also realized that the Outer Orbit 150W MH aren't going to work with the 60". So, I guess I will have to get the 250's... Darn (wink,wink). Thanks for the help..

Hate to say it but you might have a problem getting an Oceanic tank. Since the merger with All Glass things seem to be all crazy with them. My LFS is having a real hard time getting a lot of the Oceanic stuff atm. A lot of the Oceanic stuff has been discontinued. They seem to be changing their tank line up around. He also cant seem to get me a canopy for my 75 AGA either...

The Outer Orbit fixtures look awesome! I have the 48" MH/T5 fixture. I cant wait to see it in action!

Woodstock · 01-18-2007, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by pmac90

Ok, i had to go check out perfecto sizes (don't think i ever did)....
The only 60" tank they have listed is a 120. 60X18 (front to back)X26 tall... is that the "one" ?? hehe the 150's they have listed are 48X24X30 (that's the XH you initially liked?)... i like the 24" front to back on that, great for aquascaping! and also, a 72X18X27. length is nice but the 18" front to back can be frustrating (my 90g is 18"). i'm actually a big fan of the 180 (probably my next tank - have to double!! hehe) at 72X24X24, best of everything!

Nice! Thanks~

saltwaterfarm · 01-18-2007, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmac90

Ok, i had to go check out perfecto sizes (don't think i ever did)....
The only 60" tank they have listed is a 120. 60X18 (front to back)X26 tall... is that the "one" ?? hehe the 150's they have listed are 48X24X30 (that's the XH you initially liked?)... i like the 24" front to back on that, great for aquascaping! and also, a 72X18X27. length is nice but the 18" front to back can be frustrating (my 90g is 18"). i'm actually a big fan of the 180 (probably my next tank - have to double!! hehe) at 72X24X24, best of everything!

You are exactly right... I had it backwards. I just left the LFS and we cleared it up. They are checking on the 156 by Oceanic. As Brothawolf said, things are weird there now. I'll NOT get my hopes up.
I am still undecided about the other 2. I know, the bigger is better rule but I'm not sure that I would be happy with the 150XH. On the other hand, I'm not sure if I like the 18" front to back either.

Now I wish I had 6 ft. - Heck I guess I could get rid of my sofa...

01-17-2007, 01:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
saltwaterfarm Manta Ray Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,222 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	An Addict's Journey... need advice Hello Again! I will give you a little info... I have a 29Gal Bio Cube w/ some mods (lighting & filtration). It is WAY overstocked. I'm sorry and I admit it. I now have enough room in my living room for a 60" tank. I was getting a 48" 150XH, and decided I don't want the XH... too deep. So, I decided to go with a 120Gal which was 48" X 24" (I think). But now, I have an extra foot... I really want to use those 12 inches! I am having trouble finding tanks that size. I really don't want to go the custom route ($$$), and I am not really happy with acrylic. The only tank I have been able to find is a 150 which is 60 x 18. I like a deep sand bed and I don't know if I would be truly happy with something that shallow. SO, does anyone have an ideas? Thanks in advance! __________________ Lisa 90 Gal AGA, DIY Sump/Fuge, Current Outer Orbit 250w MH's with T5's. AquaC Remora Pro Skimmer, RK2.[/font] Purple LTA, pair of Percula Clowns, Clams, Softies, Shrooms, Ricordea, Echinophyllia, Torch, Frogspawn, Blastos, Sponges, Acro, Wellso, the NEW Zoa Mountain, and some more stuff... 3 Gal Sexy Shrimp Pico. 29 Gal Oceanic BioCube, Current Sunpod 150w MH.

01-17-2007, 02:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,199 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: An Addict's Journey... need advice Go for the 150. That 12" of extra lateral room will be very nice for the fish!.... plus it's more water volume You can get the same benefits from a 2-3" sand bed as you can from a 4"+. I have 2-3" and it has excellent nitrAte reducing properties. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My QT/Hospital Tank* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

01-17-2007, 02:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
pmac90 Cabbage Leather Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bristol, PA Posts: 371 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: An Addict's Journey... need advice A 5' long 150 is 60X24X24, isn't it? all-glass' 150 is 72" long, 18" front to back, 28" tall __________________ Pete 90 all glass leathers, hammer, frogspawn, trumpets, trachy shrooms, gsp, plate, xenia, buttons, gonipora.... clown goby, hippo, 6-line, scopas, ocellaris... 90 lbs live rock 3" sand bed double sump ASM G1 UV - Member NJRC-

01-17-2007, 02:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: An Addict's Journey... need advice yep 60x24x24 is a 150 standard size and makes a really nice reef __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

01-17-2007, 02:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
pmac90 Cabbage Leather Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bristol, PA Posts: 371 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: An Addict's Journey... need advice hhmmmm, oceanic 156 sounds nice! 60.5" Long X 24.5" Wide (front to back) X 25" high (tall)..... __________________ Pete 90 all glass leathers, hammer, frogspawn, trumpets, trachy shrooms, gsp, plate, xenia, buttons, gonipora.... clown goby, hippo, 6-line, scopas, ocellaris... 90 lbs live rock 3" sand bed double sump ASM G1 UV - Member NJRC-

01-17-2007, 07:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
saltwaterfarm Manta Ray Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,222 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: An Addict's Journey... need advice The oceanic does sound REALLY nice... but my LFS deals with perfecto. I think that is where the problem is. Maybe I'll see if they can get the oceanic. I have also realized that the Outer Orbit 150W MH aren't going to work with the 60". So, I guess I will have to get the 250's... Darn (wink,wink). Thanks for the help.. __________________ Lisa 90 Gal AGA, DIY Sump/Fuge, Current Outer Orbit 250w MH's with T5's. AquaC Remora Pro Skimmer, RK2.[/font] Purple LTA, pair of Percula Clowns, Clams, Softies, Shrooms, Ricordea, Echinophyllia, Torch, Frogspawn, Blastos, Sponges, Acro, Wellso, the NEW Zoa Mountain, and some more stuff... 3 Gal Sexy Shrimp Pico. 29 Gal Oceanic BioCube, Current Sunpod 150w MH.

01-17-2007, 08:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
saltwaterfarm Manta Ray Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,222 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: An Addict's Journey... need advice It is, Booze, a badge of honor!!! __________________ Lisa 90 Gal AGA, DIY Sump/Fuge, Current Outer Orbit 250w MH's with T5's. AquaC Remora Pro Skimmer, RK2.[/font] Purple LTA, pair of Percula Clowns, Clams, Softies, Shrooms, Ricordea, Echinophyllia, Torch, Frogspawn, Blastos, Sponges, Acro, Wellso, the NEW Zoa Mountain, and some more stuff... 3 Gal Sexy Shrimp Pico. 29 Gal Oceanic BioCube, Current Sunpod 150w MH.

01-17-2007, 08:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: An Addict's Journey... need advice Hey Lisa... If you ever plan on keeping SPS, I would seriously consider going with 250W. __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

01-17-2007, 08:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 19,905 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: An Addict's Journey... need advice Best of luck on the upgrade. Ypu will love the new bigger tank. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

01-18-2007, 09:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
saltwaterfarm Manta Ray Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,222 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: An Addict's Journey... need advice Thanks all! Yeah... I'm really heartbroken (not) that I need the 250's. I wanted an excuse anyway to get them. But, simply stated, I need more wattage for the 150 Gal. So, the purchase is now justified! Yippie!!! Getting ready to abuse some more payroll and go to the LFS and change my mind AGAIN about the tank selection. I'll keep you posted... Lynn, yes... I'm sooo excited! __________________ Lisa 90 Gal AGA, DIY Sump/Fuge, Current Outer Orbit 250w MH's with T5's. AquaC Remora Pro Skimmer, RK2.[/font] Purple LTA, pair of Percula Clowns, Clams, Softies, Shrooms, Ricordea, Echinophyllia, Torch, Frogspawn, Blastos, Sponges, Acro, Wellso, the NEW Zoa Mountain, and some more stuff... 3 Gal Sexy Shrimp Pico. 29 Gal Oceanic BioCube, Current Sunpod 150w MH.

01-18-2007, 10:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
pmac90 Cabbage Leather Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bristol, PA Posts: 371 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: An Addict's Journey... need advice Ok, i had to go check out perfecto sizes (don't think i ever did).... The only 60" tank they have listed is a 120. 60X18 (front to back)X26 tall... is that the "one" ?? hehe the 150's they have listed are 48X24X30 (that's the XH you initially liked?)... i like the 24" front to back on that, great for aquascaping! and also, a 72X18X27. length is nice but the 18" front to back can be frustrating (my 90g is 18"). i'm actually a big fan of the 180 (probably my next tank - have to double!! hehe) at 72X24X24, best of everything! __________________ Pete 90 all glass leathers, hammer, frogspawn, trumpets, trachy shrooms, gsp, plate, xenia, buttons, gonipora.... clown goby, hippo, 6-line, scopas, ocellaris... 90 lbs live rock 3" sand bed double sump ASM G1 UV - Member NJRC-

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