Clear vs. opaque prop tank?

[Paintguru]

Hey all,

I'm trying to setup a prop tank system, but I'm debating a bit about how I want to do it. I plan on picking up a 50 gal Rubbermaid stock tank and I also have a 20L glass aquarium. I like the surface area of the stock tank, but of course, it is opaque. Is there a reason you guys like either clear (glass/acrylic) vs. opaque for your frag tanks? Is it a nicer "presentation" to be able to look in from the sides? I'll likely simply make one or the other into the sump, but I'm curious if people had strong opinions one way or another in setting up a prop system (I hate redoing things after making stupid mistakes!).

 

[SteveO]

if you dont plan on looking at the tank from the side, there really isnt a reason to worry about it.

 

[Paintguru]

if you dont plan on looking at the tank from the side, there really isnt a reason to worry about it.

Yeah I mean I could care less, and in general, don't most corals look better from the top? How hard is it to take pictures top down of individual corals? I'm sure I'm overthinking, but like I said, I don't want to screw things up!

 

[SteveO]

much easier IMO/IME

 

[chadfarmer]

here is a 2- 50 gallon rubbermaid tubs

 

[rstimeout]

i like the tubes i am going with them i think you have a lot more room to do other coral if you like