Tank 66Lx30Hx22W?

[euod]

What are the pros and cons on building a tank this dimensions? I would like to do 66Lx22Hx30W but that ain't gonna happen. Would you do it?

 

[sfsuphysics]

A bit too thin for my tastes. Going to 30 inches tall means you need thicker material, which even further removes from the front to back depth. I mean I've seen beautiful tall thin tanks, but thins is not something I would ever do again unless it was a QT tank or something non-display in nature.

 

[HiFidelity]

"66Lx22Hx30W"

I think he meant 22" tall and 30" deep

 

[euod]

Nope, 66Lx30Hx22W.

 

[rygh]

I would recommend against it.

Tall and thin is not uncommon for fish-only.
Gives the appearance of more room, no place in back for fish to hide.
(Not a good thing for the fish)

Remember that it will look even thinner with water in it.
Everything will look jammed together toward the front.

Hard to reach the bottom with your arm.
In fact, I often recommend people measure their own arm, then think twice about tank depth.

Curious : What is wrong with 66Lx22Hx30W?
That would be good for a reef tank.

 

[HiFidelity]

what Mark said

 

[Kensington Reefer]

30"tall is good for fish to swim over coral reef
But bad for lighting and cleaning unless you're over 6 feet tall

 

[iCon]

Pretty sweet tank near your dimensions on RC right now... Seems like a good deal for all that's included.

 

[euod]

Thanks Icon for throwing a curve ball in there. I keep hearing a "No" from everyone (thanks), reaffirming my first hesitation.
Here is the deal, I found a beautiful stand 66lx22wx37h built like a tank for sale but it would only take a 125 gal nicely. I want an upgrade, so at best, it would be 66lx 22w x 30h, 188 gal. It would be like building a bad house on a great foundation so I, ...I, ok I won't do it

 

[Coral reefer]

Would have to be external overflow for sure.... 30" tall is sweet!

 

[aqua-nut]

30" tall is sweet!

If you can reach the bottom! I have a 24" tall tank. I wish I had made it 22"

 

[Coral reefer]

I sure can. I love tall tanks

 

[iCon]

I sure can. I love tall tanks

Getting your arms wet? MEH! Up to elbow only please - Getting your t-shirt wet has got to be one of my biggest pet peeves when cleaning the tank!

 

[euod]

Pretty sweet tank near your dimensions on RC right now... Seems like a good deal for all that's included.

Saw it and it is 60Lx30Wx24H. Good deal, too.

24" H is ideal. 3o" is ok and I can live with it.

After all of these discussions it got me to really think about how I can improve the quality environment for my existing and future livestocks. I know clearly that if I was to upgrade it's gotta be a longer tank. I would go no less than 84"L x 24"W x 24"H. The best scenario is 84"Lx30W x 24"H.

 

[Coral reefer]

After all of these discussions it got me to really think about how I can improve the quality environment for my existing and future livestocks. I know clearly that if I was to upgrade it's gotta be a longer tank. I would go no less than 84"L x 24"W x 24"H. The best scenario is 84"Lx30W x 30"H.

Fixed it for you, lol