Standard size 90 cm or 1 m tank?

[Malarky]

I am looking at aquiring a new open top tank, I can accomodate 100 cm x 40 cm x 40 cm but I am thinking of going with a standard size 90 x 40 cm because of the bigger lighting range at that size. Is that a sensible trade off? My preference is for the lighting to be supported by the tank ends rather than hanging from the ceiling or a bracket. Any thoughts?

 

[Aqua360]

Definitely 90cm in my opinion, lighting can be a real pain to sort out, you have much more options at that size, especially with your preference

 

[Malarky]

Thank you Aqua360 for confirming my direction of travel!

 

[Tim1343]

Same here, life’s easier with ‘standard’ sizes!

 

[Tim Harrison]

I think Twinstar SA series fits aquariums from 90-100cm, it has adjustable arms. It will still provide excellent coverage on a 100cm tank. I'd say go metric

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[RandomFactoid]

Why would you get a smaller tank if you can get a bigger one.

 

[FrozenShivers]

Why would you get a smaller tank if you can get a bigger one.

He gave a reason why in his original post....due to the wider range of lighting available.

 

[shangman]

My 100cm tank was lit by a 90cm light easily, the metal arms extend fine to sit on the sides. I also prefer my 100cm tank compared to the 90cm, that extra bit of length looks great and makes the whole proportion more pleasing.

 

[castle]

I’d go 100cm too, the extra volume will really help. There is so much lighting available and if you’re after good lighting, a good portion of those lights are pendant 👍

 

[RandomFactoid]

He gave a reason why in his original post....due to the wider range of lighting available.

100cm is not out of the ordinary at all in the metric world - I'd be surprised that majority of similarly sized lights wouldn't fit. The benefit of a larger tank is obvious, however.

 

[FrozenShivers]

100cm is not out of the ordinary at all in the metric world - I'd be surprised that majority of similarly sized lights wouldn't fit. The benefit of a larger tank is obvious, however.

It just seems that most lights are 60/75/90 etc etc, I guess since they're adjustable it doesn't matter too much as long as they're strong enough to reach the edges?