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Re: Length vs width vs height
I've noticed my discus tend to occupy all levels of the tank, but they do seem to congregate near the surface - probably due to food.

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Thanks mervin. I can slightly upgrade my 4x2x2 foot tank to a 6ftx 18 inchx29inch tank. Don’t love the height or decreased width. What are your thoughts D’bunk


I'd rather they did a 180, know what I mean. A 6 x 24in X24in tank, now that's my sweet spot.

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That sounds ideal to me, Pat. A 6 x 24in x 24in tank would be perfect.

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A loooong tank is definitely on my to-do list for someday. I've been thinking about the math behind it, and it's pretty wild how a slight reduction in height and width can translate to a significant increase in length. For example, if I were to shave 6 inches off the height and 2 inches off the width of my current 150-gallon tank, I could add nearly 3 more feet to the length and still maintain the same volume of water.

A tank with dimensions of 108" x 24" x 16" would be around 160 gallons, which is an interesting prospect. But if I'm being completely honest, my dream tank would be more along the lines of 120" x 28" x 15", which would put it at around 200 gallons. Of course, a tank of that size would likely require a custom build using plywood with a single glass side.

The catch is that I'm not sure when I'll have the time to gain the necessary experience to tackle a project of that scope, especially if I want to build it inside my house. For now, I'm exploring alternative options, like setting up a raised discus pond in my detached garage – no joke.

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Thanks for the insight D'bunk. I'm curious about the sources you've used to form your opinions on tank size. Pat - I also appreciate a 72" x 30" x 18" setup, roughly 200 gallons. To be honest, I'm not thrilled about the prospect of plumbing a sump and other equipment. I've gained a new appreciation for the depth of my current tank. Has anyone had experience with an external overflow bean system?