Before you make your decision, bear in mind that the substrate will further reduce the viewing area . I have a 30" tall, bare-bottom acrylic tank and for me, the only issues are siphoning debris off the bottom and occassionally removing biofilm (scum) from inside the tank. For siphoning, it's easy to build a device from a four-foot section of PVC pipe. I bought a a microfiber pad attached to a telescoping handle from Target which I use to clean the tank interior. I have large Dats in my tank and they seem equally comfortable hanging out near the bottom, so oxygenation does not appear to be an issue. I also have a 30" tall 150g glass tank and I just have never found them to be particulalry challenging to maintain.
30" Tall Tank Good or Bad?
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Well I wasn't only worried about cleaning. I'm also worried about the weight of the tanks. An 8' tank would be hella heavy at 30" It would be tough if I ever had to move it. I'm thinking about changing my 300 gallon tall order to a 240 before it's to late.
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this is MonsterFishKeepers. not NanoFishKeepers
unless you are seriously moving around alot, don't worry about the weight of the empty tank. you probably won't be moving it very often, if at all
ive got a 25tall... its great for a cherryshrimp tank.... not a big fan of "tall" tanks in general though...
Bderick67;2874535; said:
I would have done that in a heart beat. The problem is that it wont fit through the door in my bedroom.
