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09-01-2009, 07:57 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Charleston, SC
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20 gallon long or 20 gallon extra high
hey all, I am new to this forum and this hobby, I want to start a nano reef and am looking for opinions on if i should get a 20 long or just use my 20 extra high that i have. any opinions will be greatly apreciated, please follow opinions with a reason. thanks in advance
Shaun MF Pitcher
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09-01-2009, 09:34 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Illinois
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long for sure easier to light and I just think a longer aquascape is awesome
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09-01-2009, 10:19 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Charleston, SC
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more thoughts would be appreciated!!!
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09-01-2009, 10:43 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Indiana
Posts: 992
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how it is easier to light?you can buy a shorter fixture for the 20 high which=less money..and 17 inches high is not bad...-drew
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09-01-2009, 10:50 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fox2589
how it is easier to light?you can buy a shorter fixture for the 20 high which=less money..and 17 inches high is not bad...-drew
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the 20 gallon extra high is 24 inches not 17. it is like two 10's stacked on top of each other.
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09-01-2009, 10:52 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Indiana
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oooo well then i agree..i was thinking of my 20 high which is 17 in...  -drew |
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09-01-2009, 11:04 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 29
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will i still be able to keep the same fish and inverts in a long? is 20 long a good size for a nano? i have a 2x24w light 24inch. will i still be able to use that?
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09-01-2009, 11:44 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Illinois
Posts: 303
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I think long is better for fish more room to swim im in the process of making a 20long tank for frags and what not
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09-02-2009, 09:02 AM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 34,137
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Long is better for it's not as deep so you don't need as much light to reach the bottom,and fish can swim better in a longer tank.
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09-02-2009, 09:56 AM
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Plankton
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 29
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can anyone tell me if this will be a good light for my new 20 long reef tank.
Coralife Aqualight Advanced Tank-Mount, 1- 150 W 14,000K HQI.
and thanks to all who helped with me previouse question.
Last edited by shaunmfpitcher; 09-03-2009 at 12:12 AM.
Reason: mistake
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09-05-2009, 05:37 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Neptune Beach, FL
Posts: 18
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I think the extra high would look better, more unique, but it will be more expensive to light.
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09-05-2009, 11:01 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 29
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well thank you all for your help, i ended up with the 20 long.
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09-05-2009, 11:45 PM
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Mantis
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: pa
Posts: 1,671
Reviews: 19
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im a little late but ide say the 20 long too,
for lighting-
you could have a halide or 2
or 24inch t50s retro kit staggered over the tank
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09-06-2009, 12:01 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Illinois
Posts: 303
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current sales an awesome 6 bulb T5 thats 24" and has indy reflectors for a decent price
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09-21-2009, 01:59 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 20
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hey so im setting up 20g as well either a long or tall (17in) not sure yet but pretty much know what light i want to get for the long (Current 4x24w)but if i do the tall then that 6bulb fixture sounds pretty good do you know what site sells it i cant find anything 24in with more than 4 bulbs
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Tim 
