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Old 08-08-2008, 12:51 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Best tank sizes for aquascaping?

Wich sizes of tanks do you think is best for aquascaping?
Off course it depends on what kind off layout its for, but are there some good allround sizes? (I´m thinking on ADA tanks and the sizes they come in).
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Old 08-08-2008, 01:09 PM   #2 (permalink)
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40 gallon breeder is the best to scape
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Old 08-08-2008, 01:15 PM   #3 (permalink)
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3ft x 1.5ft x 1.5ft, not too big and not too small
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Old 08-08-2008, 01:32 PM   #4 (permalink)
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fishman9809: Whats the dimensions of that?
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Old 08-08-2008, 01:44 PM   #5 (permalink)
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90x45x45
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Old 08-08-2008, 02:24 PM   #6 (permalink)
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90/45/45 is really nice - I hope to get one of these sometime... I also like 60/30/36 which I currently have. I have seen 180/60/60 Iwagumi scape and it looks really impressive - I think the proportions are really good.
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Old 08-08-2008, 03:42 PM   #7 (permalink)
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What do you think about 60x40x40? Better than the classic 60x30x36?
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a 40 gallon breeder is 38x18x16 inches
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Old 08-08-2008, 06:05 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Or "100*50*50"


But I choose a 110*50*55, a little more bigger
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Old 08-08-2008, 06:08 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Everything is "how many place you can use?"
If i could i propably have 180x60x60 or 180x100x60(high)
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Old 08-08-2008, 07:40 PM   #11 (permalink)
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I like tanks that are twice as long as they are deep and width. For example:
90cm x 45cm x 45cm ADA 90P
36" x 18" x 18" Oceanic 50 gallon
24' x 12' x 12' standard 15 gallon
Any tank you can cut in half and have to perfect cubes.
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Old 08-08-2008, 11:23 PM   #12 (permalink)
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60-30-36 is the best size.....
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Old 08-09-2008, 04:53 AM   #13 (permalink)
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I think the smaller the more manageable but bigger the more impressive as far as potential for 'grandness' but the expense becomes a drain on the pocket to maintain. [or rescape!]

I'd be split between the 90X45X45 and the 60X30X30 but preferring the 90 slightly more.

I have a 5ft tank yet to mature after 2 years.
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Old 08-09-2008, 05:59 AM   #14 (permalink)
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When you look througt the IAPLC there are a lot of 90x45x45 and 120x45x45

I would like a 90x45x45 as a high tech/fast grower tank, and a 180x120x60 with mosses and ferns only... Giant bathtub.
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Old 08-09-2008, 11:23 AM   #15 (permalink)
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I probably will not scape tank taller than 60cm or 2ft. Help friend before, his tank is 60cm tall and my hand can't even reach the bottom, I guess I'm a short guy
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120x60x50(45)
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Old 08-09-2008, 12:14 PM   #17 (permalink)
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in my next scape i will use 80x40x40
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Old 08-09-2008, 03:17 PM   #18 (permalink)
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I think 36x18x18
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Old 08-09-2008, 04:21 PM   #19 (permalink)
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i wouldnt want a massive tank purely because i wouldnt know where to star lol

i like my 60l (60 x 30 x 30cm), cheap to run and change if something isnt right
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Old 08-09-2008, 05:16 PM   #20 (permalink)
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I like the extra 6 cm on the 60x30x36. With substrate sloping the extra height gives room for stemplants to grow better. It has always been the limit with the 30cm high.
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