Max Length Tank for this Location

[crabgrass]

Iteration #491 over tank options.. This is turning into a bad obsession.

Started with a 4', then started thinking bigger. We've nixed a couple of proposed locations in the house and and I have received wife alignment on the location below (conveniently also have a unused 20 AMP circuit and outlet right in the center of the wall).

• I have a maximum of 75 inches to work with
• Distance from wall and tank width are negotiable (non-issues at this point).
• Minimally I would like a 4' tank - however want to understand how far I can go.
  • 6' I think will be stretching it - not giving me good access to the right side that would be against the wall - right?
  • Is 5' do-able? If I didn't center it, and had it align to the left side of the wall I would have approximately 12-15" to get back on the side of the tank. Smaller things could go on the right (like ATO rez, equipment box, etc.)

 

[Indymann99]

I would be worried not having ample space from the doorway. Lots of items go through doorways (think installer delivering an appliance). I would do a 48x24x24 (120g) in that space. A “standard” size tank will also be less $$ than a 5ft. Easy to find a 4ft stand (or better make your own). Lighting a 120g is also easier.
My 0.02.

 

[Marquarium]

Nah man ditch this whole living space idea and go with something like

 

[Marquarium]

But seriously make sure to leave plenty of room behind the tank if you're not using a sump

 

[crabgrass]

I would be worried not having ample space from the doorway. Lots of items go through doorways (think installer delivering an appliance). I would do a 48x24x24 (120g) in that space. A “standard” size tank will also be less $$ than a 5ft. Easy to find a 4ft stand (or better make your own). Lighting a 120g is also easier.
My 0.02.

Very point.. this is a direct path to our kitechen and utility room.

You are killing my 5’ dream! But I think it makes practical sense.

 

[crabgrass]

But seriously make sure to leave plenty of room behind the tank if you're not using a sump

I will have a sump. Had another thread on distance and I am planning on 4-6” behind (enough to get a shoulder back there)

 

[Derrick0580]

Split the room with a peninsula style tank

 

[Indymann99]

My 48x24x24 (120g) with under stand sump and ATO. It’s a unique build as its in wall in my basement in the space intended for a fireplace. Might give you some ideas on sump layout.