225 vs 270

[Chizzle]

Getting a new tank to replace an old 150 gallon I have 72 x 20 x 24. In addition to the 150 I also have a 360g 96 x 36 x 24 and a 120g 48 x 24 x 24. I am building the stand myself, price is for glass only. Is the extra 6" width and 45 gallons worth the extra $325? I will be stocking with peacock bass.


72 x 30 x 24 ~$625

Or

72 x 36 x 24 ~$950

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[brich999]

Marine land 300dd is about the same price for just the tank if you don't want to build it

 

[kendragon]

Difference in price is because of a thicker bottom and being tempered for the extra width right? I personally don't think it was worth it and that is why I got a 225g for my pbass.

 

[Chizzle]

Marine land 300dd is about the same price for just the tank if you don't want to build it

Sorry I was not more clear, I meant the tank when I said glass. I am not planning on building the aquarium, just the stand.

Difference in price is because of a thicker bottom and being tempered for the extra width right? I personally don't think it was worth it and that is why I got a 225g for my pbass.

Right on the money! I have been planning on getting the 225 for a while, but do not want to regret not getting the 270 afterwards. How do you like your 225 Ken?

 

[David R]

Wide tanks are awesome! How long do you plan on having the tank for? Look at it this way, $325 is less than a dollar a day extra for the first year....


TBH I'm not sure why there would need to be a substantial increase in glass for the extra width, I don't see why it would need to be tempered, maybe just an increase from 10mm to 12mm for the base.

 

[Chizzle]

Wide tanks are awesome! How long do you plan on having the tank for? Look at it this way, $325 is less than a dollar a day extra for the first year....


TBH I'm not sure why there would need to be a substantial increase in glass for the extra width, I don't see why it would need to be tempered, maybe just an increase from 10mm to 12mm for the base.

Very true, I will plan on the 370 for now then. We will see how my bank account looks in a couple weeks lol.

 

[haynchinook334]

Depends on what you are keeping bro. If bass/ larger fish...you already know the answer. Your Azuls would love a wide tank, and so would my tig.

But, I like wide tanks better.


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[yogurt_21]

imo on a 6' tank I'd say no as most things that require that extra width need more length than 6'. Now an 8' tank? might be worth it then, but still 50% more price for 20% more tank seems terrible. I'd much rather put the extra 300$ into the stand/filtration/stock.