Tangs and deciding tank size

[alicia24]

Hello,
I am looking at upgrading one of my tanks.
Tangs are my priority with the thought of the upgrade and I don't want them unhappy or cramped.
I can't decide if I should do 6ft v 8ft. They're roughly the same cost but different dimensions
96x36wx24h
Or
72x30wx36h (I prefer the hight/width of this)

I have a scopas & yellow tang so they would move over to the new tank.
Other tangs I want:
-orange shoulder
-hippo
-lavendar
-maybe zebra
-probably others but idk

I will have some of my wrasse in there and likely get a few more

I don't want/plan to upgrade again after this. Just wondering overall thoughts if I should go for the 8ft.

If anybody has experience with tsunami tanks that feedback would be greatly appreciated as well!

Thank you

 

[Vinaka_vakalevu]

Personally I like the 8ft dimensions, I find 24 inches of depth to be plenty but the added width really seems to make a big difference in my mind.

 

[KrisReef]

24” depth is too deep for most people to reach the back and bottom area in a tank without getting submerged.

The 36 inch wide and 30 Wide are also a challenge for short people.

So the question is how much do you want to swim with the Tangs in a new tank?

 

[alicia24]

24” depth is too deep for most people to reach the back and bottom area in a tank without getting submerged.

The 36 inch wide and 30 Wide are also a challenge for short people.

So the question is how much do you want to swim with the Tangs in a new tank

Lol well I am short but I also use a ladder with my current tanks.
I think anything less than 24 tall would look strange with such a long tank. I do see the prediciment with the width. The ends will be accessible if that makes any difference. The thing with these tanks is you choose a different dimension but the same Gallons and it goes up thousands so that's mainly why I'm looking at those two.

 

[alicia24]

Personally I like the 8ft dimensions, I find 24 inches of depth to be plenty but the added width really seems to make a big difference in my mind.

Because of rockwork? Or what do you find beneficial for the width? I'm truly curious!

 

[cilyjr]

My 320 gallon tank is 6ft 3 ft wide and 30 inches deep. I cannot reach the bottom of the center overflow. I am 6ft 2.

Either tank will allow for a few tangs.
Personally, shorter and wider looks better in my opinion. Example in standard aquariums, I'd rather have a 75g over a 90gor a 120 over a 125.

 

[Uncle99]

To me, tangs, the bigger, the better.

 

[alicia24]

My 320 gallon tank is 6ft 3 ft wide and 30 inches deep. I cannot reach the bottom of the center overflow. I am 6ft 2.

Either tank will allow for a few tangs.
Personally, shorter and wider looks better in my opinion. Example in standard aquariums, I'd rather have a 75g over a 90gor a 120 over a 125.

Oh wow ok that is helpful!! I am 5'4" so either route is concerning for doing rock work.
That's a good comparison I agree 120 looks better than 125

 

[danreef55]

Completely agree with the height and width. I would do 96x30x25 with a negative scape. Here is what I put together it is seven separate structures that are interlaced. There is 6" of space in the rear and sides of the structures

 

[MERKEY]

I play devils advocate and say get the 8ft length tank.

We have a 6ft 220 with a gem, purple, yellow and kole tang and an 8ft 350 with achilles, naso, spotted, hippo, scope/hybrid, orange shoulder ...the tangs in the 8ft seem so much more active and happy with that extra zoom room.

We also find the shorter depth in the 8ft to be helpful when cleaning.

 

[alicia24]

I play devils advocate and say get the 8ft length tank.

We have a 6ft 220 with a gem, purple, yellow and kole tang and an 8ft 350 with achilles, naso, spotted, hippo, scope/hybrid, orange shoulder ...the tangs in the 8ft seem so much more active and happy with that extra zoom room.

We also find the shorter depth in the 8ft to be helpful when cleaning.

Thank you!! Very helpful comparison. Definetly going to go 8ft. I like the look of more depth but maybe not the smartest choice for me

 

[exnisstech]

96x36x24 would be my choice of the two. I would never go with a 36" high tank. I had a 29" tall 150g and it was a pita to work in. I couldn't imagine working in a 36" high tank.
On a 36" deep just don't place the rocks against the back wall and you won't have to worry about reaching it unless you like to clean the back wall, which I don't. The tangs will appreciate being able to swim around all of the rock vs just in front of it.
I upgraded from a standard 72x24x24" 180g to an 84wx30dox25h. I upgraded because the tangs were looking cramped in the 180g. It's amazing to me how much difference 30" of depth makes vs 24. I wanted an 8 ft but didn't have the room.

 

[ZoWhat]

Tank sizes are like engagement ring diamond sizes

Never hear a fiancé say " this diamond is way too big, take it back for a smaller one"

Hence, if you can afford an 8ft tank and all the lighting it will take, all the heaters it will take, all the salt costs on doing waterchanges..... you can afford all that, GO FOR 8FT


.

 

[alicia24]

Tank sizes are like engagement ring diamond sizes

Never hear a fiancé say " this diamond is way too big, take it back for a smaller one"

Hence, if you can afford an 8ft tank and all the lighting it will take, all the heaters it will take, all the salt costs on doing waterchanges..... you can afford all that, GO FOR 8FT


.

Lol great points ok thank you!!

 

[alicia24]

96x36x24 would be my choice of the two. I would never go with a 36" high tank. I had a 29" tall 150g and it was a pita to work in. I couldn't imagine working in a 36" high tank.
On a 36" deep just don't place the rocks against the back wall and you won't have to worry about reaching it unless you like to clean the back wall, which I don't. The tangs will appreciate being able to swim around all of the rock vs just in from of it.
I upgraded from a standard 72x24x24" 180g to an 84wx30dx25h. I upgraded because the tangs were looking cramped in the 180g. It's amazing to me how much difference 30" of depth makes vs 24. I wanted an 8 ft but didn't have

Thanks! Good point about swimming all around the rock I wasn't really considering that. I think I'm going to do 96x30wx24h

 

[alicia24]

Thanks! Good point about swimming all around the rock I wasn't really considering that. I think I'm going to do 96x30wx24h

Although they have a 96x24x30 which I think would look better but it sounds like for the fish the 96x30x24 is better

 

[Bruttall]

8ft 96 long x 24 deep x 31 tall, 300g Oceanic. 8ft are good tanks for Tangs, your fish with love that extra swim distance.

 

[alicia24]

8ft 96 long x 24 deep x 31 tall, 300g Oceanic. 8ft are good tanks for Tangs, your fish with love that extra swim distance.

Beautiful tank!! That's very helpful to see the 31 tall. I do like a taller tank

 

[danreef55]

@Bruttall how are you dealing with 31" height?

 

[KrisReef]

The back wall may be accessible if you leave room to go behind, otherwise lots of scraping tools come with long handles but they are a chore to work with.