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So, this is the location (and FW tank that will be replaced) with my new SW tank. I've been talking with a LFS, who is very helpful. After seeing the location, he suggested a 54g corner tank. What are people's thoughts about corner tanks? I feel like I've heard bad things about them but can't remember what they might be. It is a corner, after all ...
Thanks for sharing your experience!Until recently, I had a 55 gallon corner bowfront glass tank and if it had been drilled for internal overflow I would have kept it forever. Tempered glass, so it couldn't be drilled, so sold 55. Any tank shouldn't be hard up against a wall, and since I'm 5'6" on once side I had a 2 foot gap so me and my stool for cleaning could fit, and other side had maybe 6-8" gap.
Fish that are not strong swimmers can benefit by that central space. You are likely thinking about fish that swim, and unless tank is cylinder, length matters and constrains type of fish you can get. This doesn't matter to everyone (I've got a 180 gallon for my swimmer fish).
Another constraint with corner tanks is usually stand footprint compresses your sump size.
I replaced my 55 corner with a 60 rectangle (also glass). I'm klutzy so acrylic vs glass matters more to me than others.
It's personal preferences.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
This tank would be pre-drilled so would definitely have a sump. I know the shape of the corner tank would neccesitate a smaller sump, but the lfs says he has one set up now and the octo reef sump fits great (forgot to ask what size).
I was planning to put it up against both walls (maybe a few inches for MP pumps, etc.) Since it only comes out 27.25" from the corner, I was thinking I could still get to the areas I need to clean. Is that a mistake?
I haven't decided on any particular fish yet, but am planning a mixed reef with lots of inverts, goby/blenny, a wrasse of some type, and whatever else fits the tank. I tend to like fish with personality more than showy fish that just swim around. I realize that the more 'rounded' space would limit some fish, but not entirely sure how large a restriction that is. It's tempting to go with seahorses, who would love that shape tank, but think that'll wait until I get a big reef tank down the road.
I also like to sit in the couch and look at the tank, so curious if the view for the 'side' of the tank will be good, or if the curved glass would mess with that view. It would point directly at the view from the other couch where we watch TV.
I guess at this point the decision is between this corner tank, an IM 50 (30"x24") or a waterbox 90.3/100.3 (36"x20"/24"). Trying to decide which tank will make me happiest in the long run. Although, this is a 'temporary' tank until I can set up a really BIG reef system.
Thanks again.
Btw, I started a thread specifically for helping me choose the right tank for my space instead of turning this introduction into that discussion.
Which tank for this space?
So, I mentioned this in my introduction thread, but thought I'd make a separate thread since it kind of evolved into a 'real' topic. TLDR: Which tank do you think I'll be happiest in this corner. An IM nuvo 50 int (30"x24"), Waterbox DX 90.3/100.3 (36"x20"/24") or a 54g corner tank (27.5"...www.reef2reef.com
Thanks. Guess that would be a better place for it. Still getting used to the 'categories' and the best place to put things.For your build thread, instead you may want to copy that same info and put in Forum > Members Aquariums. Below is the info and links they gave me when I was new:
One fun way to learn from others and keep a record of your reef aquarium is to create your very own build thread! A build thread is just a thread that tells us about your aquarium and might include photos. You can create your build thread in one of these forums. MEMBER'S AQUARIUMS
Once you have created a build thread then you can get your VERY FIRST USER BADGE! YAY! It's easy to do and I have created a thread that tells you how to do it here: BUILD THREAD BADGE