OK guys HELP.
I have tried to talk to the wife and all I get out of her is get whatever will make you happy. What woudl make me happy is some input but I guess that is why I joined here.
Background. I currently have a 55 gal and looking to upgrade for my oscars (still juvies and only 2-3 inches long so turn off yer flame throwers...lol) Tank is standard size so 48x13x20.
I am looking at a tank of around 120-125 gal as honestly the 150 is just a bit taller and I dont see too much benefit compared to a 125 unless you can convince me otherwise I guess. This is going on my first floor so I would not want to go any larger with my older subfloors.
Anywho... I am really torn between going with a footprint of a 120 being 48x24x24 or a 125 being 72x18x22. Which would you go for and why? I know this is solely an opinion but your input is greatly welcome. I find myself leaning towards the 125 since it would allow me more viewing range from the front and a bit more range for aquascaping to set up a few zones for my oscars, lil green terror, catfish, and perhaps a firemouth one day.
Now lets say we decide on a tank. Are there any drawbacks to using a hang on the back overflow should I wish to go sump eventually? Right now I am going to continue with my XP4 and will re-add my penguin HOB filter with the larger tank for a bit more filtration. I find that I like the abilities in a sump to add a LOT of biological filtration BUT I do tend to not like the overflows eating up space in the tank. Sure it makes it look super clean but I want that real estate for my fish unless there is something I am not seeing here.
So please give me your insights MFK as to tank footprints and your opions on the pros and cons of a hang on tank overflow to work in conjunction with a XP4.
I have tried to talk to the wife and all I get out of her is get whatever will make you happy. What woudl make me happy is some input but I guess that is why I joined here.
Background. I currently have a 55 gal and looking to upgrade for my oscars (still juvies and only 2-3 inches long so turn off yer flame throwers...lol) Tank is standard size so 48x13x20.
I am looking at a tank of around 120-125 gal as honestly the 150 is just a bit taller and I dont see too much benefit compared to a 125 unless you can convince me otherwise I guess. This is going on my first floor so I would not want to go any larger with my older subfloors.
Anywho... I am really torn between going with a footprint of a 120 being 48x24x24 or a 125 being 72x18x22. Which would you go for and why? I know this is solely an opinion but your input is greatly welcome. I find myself leaning towards the 125 since it would allow me more viewing range from the front and a bit more range for aquascaping to set up a few zones for my oscars, lil green terror, catfish, and perhaps a firemouth one day.
Now lets say we decide on a tank. Are there any drawbacks to using a hang on the back overflow should I wish to go sump eventually? Right now I am going to continue with my XP4 and will re-add my penguin HOB filter with the larger tank for a bit more filtration. I find that I like the abilities in a sump to add a LOT of biological filtration BUT I do tend to not like the overflows eating up space in the tank. Sure it makes it look super clean but I want that real estate for my fish unless there is something I am not seeing here.
So please give me your insights MFK as to tank footprints and your opions on the pros and cons of a hang on tank overflow to work in conjunction with a XP4.
