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From: gordon@lopez.UUCP (Gordon)
Newsgroups: alt.aquaria,rec.aquaria
Subject: Re: Getting a bigger tank. Filter? Airpump?
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Date: 18 Jan 90 14:17:42 GMT
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A taller tank gives a more elegant appearance to me.  I have custom
built a octogonal (as viewed from the front) 86 gallon tank.  It is
24" high, and gives the fish plenty of vertical space.  I was aslo
conserned with the reduced UGF space with this design and added a
backfilter.  One thing to keep in mind when desiding on the height is
how long are your arms.  I have long arms and still have to stretch
to work at the back of the tank.  Also remember that some fish will
use the vertical room, while others will stay near the top or bottom.
If the tank is too tall for the size of the fish this can cause
visible layering.