I was looking into getting a new tank, 125 gallons or more. I would like to have a tang or angel. My question is, would it be better to have a long tank or tall tank. I have room for either one so that's not an issue.
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If you're already getting a 125 why not a 180? Same length just a little wider maybe. Mine is a standard 6x2x2 and I love it.
Actually, I just price checked my area for a 180 gallon. Do you have a build thread or link for your 180? I'd just like an idea of sump size, pump, etc.
I don't have a build thread but I can tell you what I have....and what not to do! I used a 55 gallon aquarium for my sump. Siliconed in some baffles so I have a skimmer, refugium and return pump chamber. Return pump is a singe Eheim 1262 that also runs my GFO. In tank flow is provided by 2 Tunze 6105s and 2 Tunze 6095s. Skimmer is a SRO-3000INT...love it. Built my own stand out of 2x4s skinned with 1/4" mahogany.
If I had to do it again I would probably get a steel stand made. I way overbuilt my stand and now there isn't near as much room under the tank for my sump and other equipment as I could have had. I would also look at getting a custom sump built...just a lot more options this way (the modified aquariums do work well though to save money).
What are you using for heat? Do you use a controller?