40" or taller reefs?

[zchauvin]

Hey guys, I have been in the planning stages of a large reef for some time now. Im still cooped up in an apartment but home purchase is in the process. I plan to put the tank in the wall and after seeing David Saxby's reef I really like the height. My LFS has a 450 (72 x 36 x 36) and while the dimensions are nice I would like something a little taller. I was thinking 72 x 48 x 48 or 96x 40 x 40. Does anyone have a tank this tall and can comment about it. Pros and Cons?

 

[Brew12]

Hey guys, I have been in the planning stages of a large reef for some time now. Im still cooped up in an apartment but home purchase is in the process. I plan to put the tank in the wall and after seeing David Saxby's reef I really like the height. My LFS has a 450 (72 x 36 x 36) and while the dimensions are nice I would like something a little taller. I was thinking 72 x 48 x 48 or 96x 40 x 40. Does anyone have a tank this tall and can comment about it. Pros and Cons?

The only 2 cons I can think of is that you will need very powerful lighting and scuba gear to arrange corals on the bottom!:p

 

[zchauvin]

The only 2 cons I can think of is that you will need very powerful lighting and scuba gear to arrange corals on the bottom!:p

Yeah reaching the bottom is the only thing I've really though about but I think I can make the sacrifice for the extra height.

 

[Zack K]

@locito277 has a massive beast that I think is over 40" tall

 

[Keepswiming]

My dad and I built a steel stand with the tank about eye level.

Before it was done. http://s933.photobucket.com/user/navyosman4life/media/Mobile Uploads/A7B7699A-5C94-4FE3-B28E-4824724AF4F4.jpg.html][/URL]

Pros:
Lots of room in the sump area.
Don't have to bend over to view or clean glass.


Cons:
Need a step to get into the tank.

Enjoy the build!