shallow tank

Zoacoral · May 22, 2013

So, I am wanting to get a shallow tank. Perferably no more then 100 gallons. I have a chance to get a 72 x 24 x 12" tall 90 gallon.. Anyone think this is too short? I would have different corals, like, clams, Anenome, zoas, LPS corals mainly. Fish wise, My girlfriend wants to get a tang, then I currently already have a pair of clownfish, blenny, goby, firefish, and a wrasse.

DavideAM · May 22, 2013

That's an awesome tank, but you have to worry about fish jumping... If you decide to go with it you will be limited to the type of fish you choose

that novice guy · May 22, 2013

i love my foot tall tank bu i haven't had any jumpers yet and i dont have a top on it but i may just be lucky

DavideAM · May 22, 2013

I've had a blenny and a wrasse dive on me so far...

Zoacoral · May 22, 2013

any pictures of your tank tahts 12" tall?

FragDaddy · May 22, 2013

the only thing i suggest is go barebottom or course substrate.. the powerheads seem to pick up fine sand and shoot it around the tank..this is on a 80gal deep blue frag tank

that novice guy · May 22, 2013

Oh yea deffinetly a sand storm and you have to have multiple small power heads expecially if your tank is longer then 4' I have 3 aqueon 750 I tried a korilia 1050 and thqt was a big nono

Daniel@R2R · May 23, 2013

I'd think the clowns and tang would do fine as far as jumping. I'd steer clear of wrasses and some gobies and blennies that tend to jump.

Zoacoral · May 23, 2013

I would put a screen top on it.. I don't think I am going to get that tank, I don't wanna go bare bottom and I dont want to have a sand storm. So I'm going to get quotes on a custom 90 gallon, 48 x 24 x 18" tall.