265 vs 300g Tank Debate?! (Decision Made)

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by TruespeedEM1, Jul 27, 2011.

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  1. WhiskyTango

    WhiskyTango Eyelash Blennie

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    I'd go for which ever has the greatest width.
     
    WhiskyTango, Jul 28, 2011
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  2. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    I would do the 300 square :)
     
    leighton1245, Jul 28, 2011
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  3. Pastey

    Pastey Ritteri Anemone

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    ^^That's my dream tank.
     
    Pastey, Jul 28, 2011
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  4. djbonney138

    djbonney138 Peppermint Shrimp

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    What brand of tank? I am closing on my house next month and my goal is to have a big tank like one of these next spring.
     
    djbonney138, Jul 28, 2011
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  5. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    lol. i think my comment got deleted along with two others! Hmmmm, someone doesnt like metal halides! :p
     
    aquariaman, Jul 28, 2011
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  6. Aaron.Herk

    Aaron.Herk Sea Dragon

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    Id go with the 300. Much more surface area. This means you could have more rock work and more areas without rock. The 300 gives you about 25% more surface area (19 sq ft compared to 14 sq ft) .
     
    Aaron.Herk, Jul 28, 2011
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  7. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    How much are they going for and how many do they have :p i want a 300g
     
    leighton1245, Jul 28, 2011
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  8. TruespeedEM1

    TruespeedEM1 Skunk Shrimp

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    They're both Marineland

    What were you saying?
     
    TruespeedEM1, Jul 28, 2011
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  9. FaceOfDeceit

    FaceOfDeceit Hockey Beard

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    Drive down to That Fish Place in Lancaster, PA and get you one! They had 2 when I was there last week. If I wasn't on vacation, I would've pulled the trigger on a 180 gal and a 75 sump!

    At the OP, I would get the 265. I'm assuming the 300 gallon is 36" tall. If the 300 is 36" wide, go with the 300. Just make sure you understand the maintenance included with such a large tank. Flow is much more difficult. Skimming is going to be expensive. Water changes cannot be done on the fly anymore. Lighting will be hefty...etc. I agree with Whisky, width is better in every aspect when it comes to reefs.
     
    FaceOfDeceit, Jul 28, 2011
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  10. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    I vote for the 300.
     
    sostoudt, Jul 28, 2011
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