6 foot vs 8 foot tanks...What do you prefer?

[sabotage]

8 all the way

 

[fishnut]

why not go 8' x 2.5' x 2.5' or 8' x 2.5' x 2'

 

[SeverumSeeker]

WoW!!! Thanks for all the reply's.

The reason for choosing between these two tanks and not a larger one is the lack of funds.$$$$$$$

I just sold my 135g tank. So with that money, I not only have to purchase the tank, but everything that goes with it.
I will build my own stand, and I have 2 Emperor 400's to get it started once it's set-up. That's it.
So the rest of the filtration,substrate,plants/decor,lighting,heating......
Whew!!!! My fish need to get a JOB!!

But anyway, the 8x2x2 will cost me $625.00 Tank only
The 6x2x2.5 will run $695.00 Tank only.
The next step up is a 300g which is a 8x2x2.5 $895.00 Tank only.

Thats almost a $300.00 increase for 60g of extra swimming space.

I can purchase a lot of stuff for the 240g with $300.00

 

[rallysman]

Don't worry too much about filtration, you can make a wet/dry and save a lot of cash. You might also start looking for used 8 footers since they're more common than the wider tank.

 

[invisyblegypsey]

go with 8 footer you have alot more options

 

[[enjoyable_attempt]]

8ft for sure

 

[crisper]

I would go with the 8'

 

[Bderick67]

WoW!!! Thanks for all the reply's.

The reason for choosing between these two tanks and not a larger one is the lack of funds.$$$$$$$

I just sold my 135g tank. So with that money, I not only have to purchase the tank, but everything that goes with it.
I will build my own stand, and I have 2 Emperor 400's to get it started once it's set-up. That's it.
So the rest of the filtration,substrate,plants/decor,lighting,heating......
Whew!!!! My fish need to get a JOB!!

But anyway, the 8x2x2 will cost me $625.00 Tank only
The 6x2x2.5 will run $695.00 Tank only.
The next step up is a 300g which is a 8x2x2.5 $895.00 Tank only.

Thats almost a $300.00 increase for 60g of extra swimming space.

I can purchase a lot of stuff for the 240g with $300.00

If your gonna pay extra, go for extra 6" in width. The fish will enjoy it alot more then having an extra 6" of height.

 

[Triton]

I took the middle road and got a 7x2x2, but I would say get the 8ft.

 

[12 Volt Man]

what about a Marineland 300?

its 6 feet by 36" wide by 27 tall?

three feet wide is killer