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Old September 13th 06, 04:24 AM posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.misc
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Default 90 gal... Best bang for the buck?

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Q: Where is a good simple site to compare tank size in gallons along
with dimentions.


We sell our tanks virtually at cost. We make next to nothing on them, but
getting someone to buy a tank is the best way to make a new customer. Shop
around and you should be able to find a big aquarium outlet that does the
same. A lot of the Omni-pet stores will rob you blind on what is really
amounts to five pieces of glass, some silicone, and two plastic braces.

Without talking any more about tank cost there are some other issues to
think about.

The standard 90 gallon tank is 48x18x24". That is a rather deep tank. If
you want to have a well planted aquarium you will have to take that in to
consideration. The deeper the tank the more light you will have to put into
it.

The standard 110 gallon tank is 48x18x30", even deeper therefore even
harder to light well without shelling out big bucks.

If you want to save on lighting for a tank in that size range I would
recommend the standard 75 gallon, which is 48x18x20". It doesn't sound like
much on paper, but those vital few inches make a huge difference for
plants.

Your requested tank links:
http://www.all-glass.com/products/aq...standard.shtml
http://www.elmersaquarium.com/h100perfecto_tanks.htm

I have no affiliation to the above links.